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A Journey Upstream

This is the story of two seemingly unrelated fish that help us understand the connectivity within our environment and the importance of a healthy Chesapeake Bay watershed.
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the country, and Maryland’s crowned jewel. From striped bass in the main stem of the Bay, to brook trout in the far reaches of the watershed, Maryland has a lot to offer. My brother and I are young anglers and we feel a responsibility to fight for the health of these places because the future of these resources are in our hands. After spending time in these places we’ve found that the more time we spend in them, the more we know about them, and the more we know about them, the more we’re willing to fight for them.

  • Eric Braker
    Director
  • Andrew Braker
    Writer
  • Eric Braker
    Producer
  • John Neely
    Key Cast
  • Shawn Kimbro
    Key Cast
  • Dylan Taillie
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    November 1, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Sony Digital 4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.9:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Eric Braker

A Journey Upstream was directed by Andrew & Eric Braker. These brothers have specific expertise that made them the perfect team to create this short film that inter-twins fly-fishing and sustainability. Andrew's passion lies with these fisheries and the study of environmental science. Eric has a passion for both the environment and film-making. Although this is their first film, this is certainly not the last time you will be hearing their names.

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