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Climbing the Cormorant Tree

Every year 1600 people take to the River Dart and swim a 10km stretch of open water. It is a mystical and humbling experience. This is a look into the physical as well as the mental demand of the race.
With thanks to The Outdoor Swimming Society and Swim Dem Crew.
Music by Robbie Basho, courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment.

  • Hols Cooper
    Director
  • Hols Cooper
    Writer
  • Peigh Asante
    Producer
  • Stephanie Cooper
    Voice Over Artist
  • Hols Cooper
    Camera Operator
  • Peigh Asante
    Camera Operator
  • Hols Cooper
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    adventure, experimental, sporting, documentary
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 32 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 26, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    180 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Sony FS7
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Hols Cooper

Hols is a passionate filmmaker and photographer, inspired by a range of different genres, themes and issues. Always on the move, looking to shoot her next idea and raise social consciousness.

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"ѕᴏᴍᴇᴛɪᴍᴇѕ ʏᴏᴜ ʙᴇɴᴅ ᴡɪᴛʜ ᴛʜᴇ ʙʀᴇᴇᴢᴇ ᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ ʙʀᴇᴀᴋ" S.MᴄQᴜᴇᴇɴ