Project Detail

Flotsam and Jetsam

Synopsis

On an island steeped with a history of shipwrecking and smuggling, there is evidence of of the influence of pirate ancestry still alive today. A descendant of the original settlers in Bimini, Ashley Saunders has spent the last twenty years scavenging the land, and combing beaches, to gather materials for his home. Built entirely from found items, Ashley's home is now an important landmark on the island, and is a modern reminder of the resourcefulness of people who look to the sea for survival.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
7 mins
Director
Jan Bednarz
Producer
Sylvia Wroblewska
Screenwriter
Jan Bednarz

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Production Status

Production Company

Buzzfilms

Tel: +44(0)747 802996
E: jan@buzzfilms.co.uk

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