Voice Above Water

Voice Above Water is the story of Wayan Nyo, a 90 year old fisherman who can no longer fish because of the amount of plastic piling up in the ocean.

Instead Wayan uses his fishing boat and net to pull trash from the water in hopes of being able to fish again.

Voice Above Water is a glimpse into how one human can use their resources to make a change and, like we are experiencing right now, a reminder that it takes all of us playing our part and coming together to accomplish something much greater than ourselves.

  • Dana Frankoff
    Director
  • Eric Ebner
    Producer
    The Bull, Opening the Earth: The Potato King, Taquile Island
  • Omri Ben Canaan
    Producer
  • Wayan Nyo
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Documentary, culture, conservation, portrait
  • Runtime:
    12 hours
  • Completion Date:
    October 17, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    30,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    English, Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    Arri Alexa, RED
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 5 Point Film Festival
    Carbondale, CO
    United States
    October 17, 2020
    5 Point Award
  • Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
    New York City, NY
    United States
    October 17, 2020
    World Premiere
  • Banff Mountain Film Festival
    Banff, Alberta
    Canada
    November 8, 2020
    Canadian Premiere
    Best Short Film
  • Kendall Mountain Film Festival
    Kendal, Cumbria
    United Kingdom
    November 21, 2020
    United Kingdom Premiere
    Official Selection
Director - Dana Frankoff