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Tidal Alert

PFAS. GenX. Animal waste and plastics... The fishing community along the coast of North Carolina is sounding an urgent alarm. Tidal Alert explores the impacts of water quality on North Carolina coastal fisheries. The recreational and commercial fishing community identified five areas of concern to the Coastal Carolina Riverwatch organization, who commissioned the documentary film to help educate the public on these impacts that affect all those who live along and enjoy coastal communities. Although specific to North Carolina, these alarming issues are being experienced in many waterways and communities throughout the world.

  • Terry Brown
    Director
  • Cher Brown
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    30 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 24, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    38,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Best Shorts Competition
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    AWARD OF MERIT: DOCUMENTARY SHORT
  • North Carolina Film Festival
    New Bern, NC
    United States
    July 30, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Black Cat Picture Show Film Festival
    Augusta, GA
    United States
    August 18, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Global Shorts
    Los Angeles, CA
    United States
    AWARD OF MERIT
  • Raleigh Film & Art Festival
    Raleigh, NC
    United States
    October 8, 2022
    Official Selection
  • North Beach American Film Festival
    North Beach, MD
    United States
    September 17, 2022
    Award Winner - BEST DOCUMENTARY
  • Beaufort Film Festival
    Beaufort, NC
    United States
    November 13, 2022
    Award Winner - BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
  • Tryon International Film Festival
    Tryon, NC
    United States
    October 9, 2022
    Award Winner - BEST SHORT DOCUMENTARY
  • Indigo Moon Film Festival
    Fayetteville, NC
    United States
    October 8, 2022
    Award Winner - JURY AWARD BEST NC FILM
  • British Columbia Environmental Film Festival
    Vancouver, British Columbia
    Canada
    Official Selection
  • St. Augustine Film Festival
    St. Augustine, FL
    United States
    January 14, 2023
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Terry Brown

Somewhere buried in storage, is a brittle 8mm reel of the first documentary I filmed showing the effects of pollution for a sixth-grade play. I guess you could call it the genesis of my filmmaking and it serves as one of the roots in my foundation as a storyteller.

Cher and I have a deep respect for nature and share a passion for the environment. Our work seems to find itself rooted in those causes, as well as in history. It's important to know where you've come from to know where you want to go and the person you are working to be. Together, we are enjoying the adventure and look forward to where our journey takes us together.

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Director Statement

I’ve always loved the creative process, regardless of shape or form and as a result, I have a very diverse skill set that I have called upon throughout my career.

As a filmmaker, my greatest desire is to tell stories in the most beautiful way possible. The editing process is where the story comes to fruition… the ultimate culmination of creativity and collaboration.