Where Currents Meet
Iris, a 24-year-old trapped in the monotony of work, writing, and sleepless nights. One night, unable to sleep, she rediscovers her surfboard and heads to the beach.
There, she encounters Kallie, a free-spirited woman on a morning walk. The two decide to spend an afternoon in nature together the next day. As they traverse through a forest and reach a riverbank, the two form a deeper connection. Playful splashes and candid conversation build a bond that seems to fade away as they part ways near a bridge. They meet again at dawn on the beach, opening with discussions of the future. The pair's spontaneous decision to enter the water reveals a new connection between them. The sunrise witnesses their hands intertwining, marking the beginning of a promising journey.
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Bethany IslesDirector
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Bethany IslesWriter
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Sam TabottaProducer
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Madeleine LilyKey Cast"Iris"
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Claire C. CassidyKey Cast"Kallie"
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Peer TheilenCinematographer
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Alex CaldowSound Design & Recording
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James StevensonProduction Design & Costumes
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Thomas WalkerEditing
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Cal White1st Assistant Camera
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Timothy Jacobi1st Assistant Camera
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Tom Mikulin2nd Assistant Camera
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Hazel GeorgeLocation Sound Mixer
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Sam Tabotta1st Assistant Director
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Esther Elbornova1st Assistant Director
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Lois ShearerProduction Assistant
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Peer TheilenColourist
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Alex CaldowComposer
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Jason KerrLifeguard (NVBLQ)
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Romance, Drama, Coming of Age, Queer
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Runtime:11 minutes 2 seconds
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Completion Date:May 3, 2024
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Production Budget:2,000 GBP
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Country of Origin:United Kingdom
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:Yes - Edinburgh Napier University
Hi! My name is Bethany Isles and I am a student writer, director,
and editor from North-East Scotland.
Over the past few years studying film, I have worked on a large
variety of short films from documentaries, to sci-fi to action-horror,
mainly specialising in editing. However, I also have a love for
writing screenplays, with my favourite genres to write being a mix
of romance, thriller, and psychological horror.
I wanted to tell a love story that presented very real
characters that an audience could relate to. I also love writing
romance, so I wanted to write a slow-burn story that allows the
audience to follow along closely with the characters’ feelings for
each other as they develop throughout the film. I love romance
stories that focus on the small aspects of an interaction that cause
someone to develop feelings for someone else rather than a story
that is filled with hurried, superficial confessions.