Project Detail

Taking the Waters

Synopsis

A short film about an eighty-year-old tidal pool in Margate, and the swimmers who find solace and community in her waters during these turbulent times. Filmmaker Kathryn Ferguson and writer Anna Hart explore the magical healing nature of the sea, and the value of a true community pool.
Official Selection Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018 - World premiere
Official Selection Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival 2019 - International Competition

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
18 mins 10 secs
Format
Digital film
Director
Kathryn Ferguson, Anna Hart
Producer
Shabana Mansuri
Editor
Simon Bryant, Carly Baker
Screenwriter
Kathryn Ferguson, Anna Hart
Director of Photography
Sara Deane
Sound
Peter Duffy
Composer
Lung Dart
Principal cast
Jenny Arnell

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Production Status

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