Private Project

Out on the Sea

Eight years after his son’s death, a father finally seeks closure, where he struggles to put into words the grief he’s held inside for so long.

  • David Smith
    Director
  • David Smith
    Writer
  • Paul Breen
    Key Cast
    "John Winter"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    14 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 8, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:00:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - David Smith

I am a filmmaker based in the South West of England, currently wearing two hats, one as an independent filmmaker and also as an educator of film and media studies. Outside of teaching, I dedicate myself to producing narrative films, believing it's crucial to remain engaged with the industry I teach and an industry and art form that I love so much.

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Director Statement

Achieving the right emotional depth without resorting to overt or clichéd storytelling was imperative to the impact of the narrative, and it required considerable effort to strike that delicate balance. However, navigating through this process has been deeply rewarding, and I am immensely proud of the result.