Project Detail

Skyward

Jessica Bishopp, Laura Shacham

Synopsis

Young birdwatchers, Mya and Arjun, feel the pressure of climate change and the biodiversity crisis greatly. Although they feel isolated and judged by others, they are determined to stand up for what they believe in; coming of age in the age of climate chaos.
Official Selection DOK Leipzig 2022

Details

Year: 2022
Type of project: Shorts
Running time: 19 min 29 sec
Director: Jessica Bishopp
Producer: Laura Shacham
Executive Producer: Ekaterina Ochagavia, Lindsay Poulton, Lisa Marie Russo
Editor: Jamie Kataky, Vera Simmonds
Director of Photography: Anna MacDonald
Sound: Jamie Perera
Composer: Jamie Perera
Featuring: Mya Bambrick, Arjun Dutta

Genre

Climate / Environment Woman Director Science

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Supported by Doc Society

She Makes Productions Ltd

Laura Shacham
36 Holders Hill Gardens
London
NW4 1NP

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Sales Company

Jessica Bishopp

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