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.

  • Bethany Isles
    Director
  • Bethany Isles
    Writer
  • Sam Tabotta
    Producer
  • Madeleine Lily
    Key Cast
    "Iris"
  • Claire C. Cassidy
    Key Cast
    "Kallie"
  • Peer Theilen
    Cinematographer
  • Alex Caldow
    Sound Design & Recording
  • James Stevenson
    Production Design & Costumes
  • Thomas Walker
    Editing
  • Cal White
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Timothy Jacobi
    1st Assistant Camera
  • Tom Mikulin
    2nd Assistant Camera
  • Hazel George
    Location Sound Mixer
  • Sam Tabotta
    1st Assistant Director
  • Esther Elbornova
    1st Assistant Director
  • Lois Shearer
    Production Assistant
  • Peer Theilen
    Colourist
  • Alex Caldow
    Composer
  • Jason Kerr
    Lifeguard (NVBLQ)
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Romance, Drama, Coming of Age, Queer
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 3, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Edinburgh Napier University
Director Biography - Bethany Isles

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.

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Director Statement

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.