Life on the Rocks

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Synopsis:

At the mouth of the Firth of Forth in Scotland sits an ancient volcanic island, home to the world’s largest colony of gannets: the Bass Rock. For three years in the 1960s, June Nelson and her late husband Bryan called it their home, studying the birds and their behaviors. June reflects upon their time together and the catastrophic loss of global seabird populations in the years since.

Included in the 2021 touring collection.

WINNER

  • Director & Producer: George Pretty

  • Duration: 19min 30sec

  • Category: Student (WINNER)

  • United Kingdom

  • WINNER OF BEST OF FESTIVAL

Ages 8 +

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POST-FILM CONVERSATION

Filmmaker, George Pretty worked as a camera assistant in the industry before enrolling in the Masters program at the National School of Film and Television in Bristol. Life On The Rocks is the film he created to complete his degree and is among three student films in the 2021 IWFF line-up. Hear more about George's process and choices in making this elegant short film as he speaks to Carrie Richer, IWFF Artistic Director.