Private Project

Eyre & Sea

On the edge of the Great Australian Bight, a wild place where vast desert spills into roaring ocean, weather is king. A pristine environment supporting a unique array of wildlife, including the endangered Australian sea lion.

Here, in a town with a population of 3, lives Alan. In a life shaped around the natural world, an unlikely relationship with a colony of pinnipeds, has fundamentally changed him.

  • Jem Cresswell
    Director
  • Jem Cresswell
    Cinematographer
  • Ewan Donnachie
    2nd Camera Operator
  • Christopher Baron
    Editor
  • Tim Wreyford
    Colourist
  • Adam Moses
    Music
  • Jeremy Richmond
    Music
  • Liam Annert
    Sound Designer
  • Michael Gie
    Post Production Sound Service Executive Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 25, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 AUD
  • Country of Origin:
    Australia
  • Country of Filming:
    Australia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • San Diego International Film Festival
    Del Mar, California
    United States
    October 14, 2021
    California Premier
  • Paris Short Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    September 19, 2021
    European Premier
Director Biography - Jem Cresswell

As a first-time filmmaker with an affinity for nature, I’ve been deeply interested in moments of connection between humans and wildlife, and the impact on both parties. Throughout the time I got to know Alan, I was inspired by his personal life philosophy, as influenced by wildlife and nature.

With a nimble crew of just myself and a second camera operator, we set out to shadow Alan during his daily routine.

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Shorter Synopsis:
On the edge of the Great Australian Bight in a coastal town with a population of 3, lives Alan. In a life shaped around the natural world, an unlikely relationship with a colony of Australian sea lions, has fundamentally changed him.