As Fairbourne faces decommissioning by 2054 due to rising tides, its residents confront the harsh reality of becoming the UK's first climate refugees.
Synopsis
Facing decommissioning by 2054 due to rising tides, Fairbourne's residents grapple with the reality of becoming the UK's first climate refugees. The film follows three residents: Ali, a 15-year-old with big dreams for her beloved community; Glyn, a 52-year-old who finds peace and inspiration in Fairbourne, living by the mantra of his rock band, 'Shine On'; and Angie, a 78-year-old retiree reconnecting with nature, now forced to reconsider her life after a brain condition halts her daily sea swims. Meanwhile scientists test coastal defences in labs. The filmmakers, whose great-great-great-grandfather founded Fairbourne, aim to tell a macro story through a micro lens, focusing on the human aspect of the climate crisis. Frontier Town highlights the existential uncertainty facing Fairbourne and the chilling reality of the global challenges ahead. This poignant documentary underscores the profound impact of climate change on individual lives and communities, offering a deeply personal perspective on a universal issue.
Director: Tom and Theo Tennant | Country: UK | Running Time: 30 min | Language: English
Screening Details
- Festival Screening: 14 September 2024
- Premiere: Scottish Premiere
- Festival Guests: Producer Alice Hughes
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About the Filmmakers
Tom and Theo Tennant are UK filmmaking brothers with a diverse portfolio. They’ve collaborated with the BBC and BFI, with their films screening at BAFTA-qualifying festivals. Maesteg aired on BBC Four and featured on Short of the Week. Control was selected at festivals worldwide, amassing over 350,000 views online. Theo, a cinematographer, shot C4’s Grierson-nominated Jeremy Kyle: Death on Daytime and Black Ice, winning a wood pencil at the D&ADs. He founded Cinema & Co while studying at Central St Martins.