These films offer powerful insights into the impacts of climate change on communities and landscapes including the urgent issues of rising sea levels and coastal erosion – all crucial concerns for Montrose. Featuring Between Seas [Is-land], Chasing Time, The End of the World,and Frontier Town, these films offer powerful insights into the impacts of climate change on communities and landscapes.

The screening will be follow by a live onstage Q&A with directors Dr. Saoirse Higgins and Jonathan Ford (Between Seas [Is-Land]), and producer Alice Hughes (Frontier Town)

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FILMS INCLUDE:

Between Seas [Is-Land]

Islanders rally to protect Papay’s endangered coastline, showcasing traditional methods to combat coastal erosion and safeguard their community. Following the "Restore the Shore" project, the Orkney community builds a Cassie sea defence wall, blending ancient techniques with modern environmental challenges. The two-day event in April 2022 celebrates tradition and innovation, highlighting the profound connection between land and sea. Through the voices and efforts of the island’s 88 residents, the film captures the communal effort to safeguard their future coastline, preserving invaluable skills and heritage. Between Seas [Is-Land] is a tribute to resilience and the enduring human spirit in facing environmental adversity. (Saoirse Higgins and Jonathan Ford, UK, 13 mins)

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About the Filmmakers:

Dr Saoirse Higgins, an artist and researcher, works between Papa Westray in Orkney and Ireland. Holding a PhD from Glasgow School of Art Innovation School, her work reconfigures our relationship with the Anthropocene and addresses environmental change. Saoirse's research examines micro-macro scales of time and 'trickle-up' action for change. She creates benchmark narratives and tools for transformational action, collaborating with expert and non-expert networks within island edge contexts and communities.

Jonathan Ford is an island ranger, wildlife enthusiast, bird folklorist, dialect collector, and arts and heritage facilitator. He directs festivals, sculpts, writes, and performs, focusing on seabirds and the folklore of Papa Westray and remote northern islands. Jonathan develops art-science events and workshops exploring island nature, culture, and identity. His multifaceted work celebrates the unique heritage and natural environment of these islands, embodying his role as a self-described guardian of the Auks.

Chasing Time

UK Premiere. The team behind Emmy-award winning Chasing Ice returns for a final mission, closing a 15-year project with an unprecedented photographic record of the world’s melting glaciers. This gripping documentary, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jeff Orlowski-Yang and first-time filmmaker Sarah Keo, follows photographer James Balog and his team as they catalogue over one million images of rapidly melting glaciers. Through their lens, the film offers some of the world's first and most compelling visual evidence of climate change. Chasing Time is a meditative exploration of time and mortality, showcasing the emotional and physical journey of the crew as they bring this decades-long project to a close. It highlights the intergenerational effort to seed hope and inspire action toward a sustainable future. A beautiful tribute to the power of images and the importance of mentorship, the documentary examines the lasting legacy their work has made on the world. (Jeff Orlowski-Yang and Sarah Keo, USA, 40 mins)

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About the Filmmakers:

Jeff Orlowski-Yang is the Founder and President of Exposure Labs, a film and impact production studio. He directed the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma (2020), which premiered at Sundance and won two Emmy awards. He also directed Chasing Coral (2017) and Chasing Ice (2012), acclaimed documentaries that screened at Congress and the United Nations. Orlowski-Yang supports filmmakers as an executive producer and mentor and serves on the boards of Green 2.0 and Netflix’s Sustainability Advisory Group.

Sarah Keo is a Cambodian-American director and producer based in Denver, Colorado. Passionate about storytelling, she discovered filmmaking's power to evoke empathy while working at the Sundance Institute. Sarah is dedicated to telling diverse, human-centered stories that shift cultural narratives. She co-directed Chasing Time with Jeff Orlowski-Yang, premiering at Hot Docs. As an Associate Producer at Exposure Labs, she supports creating impactful films like The Social Dilemma, Chasing Coral, and Chasing Ice.

The End of the World

Scottish Premiere. Ali Aschman expertly intertwines personal grief with the looming threat of climate change, exploring human emotion and resilience. Using poetic narratives and visual metaphors, Aschman delves into psychological identity through a non-linear, surreal framework. The End of the World captures the complex interplay between personal and global crises, ultimately revealing hope amidst chaos and uncertainty. (Ali Aschman, UK, 3 mins)

About the Filmmaker:

Ali Aschman is a London-based artist from South Africa and the United States, specialising in experimental animated short films. Her work has been exhibited in galleries across the US and screened at international festivals. Ali studied at the University of Cape Town, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Royal College of Art. She currently serves as the Pathway Leader for Animation & Film at the Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Frontier Town

Scottish Premiere. 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. (Tom Tennant and Theo Tennant, UK, 30 mins)

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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.

About the Guest Speaker: 

Alice Hughes is an award-winning producer based in London, UK, known for her diverse and captivating films. Her work has garnered recognition at prestigious festivals like SXSW, Sundance London, AFI Docs, and Palm Springs, earning multiple Grierson and BIFA nominations. Her debut feature Half Way led to a BAFTA Breakthrough Brit award and a BIFA nomination. Her short film Puffling premiered at SXSW 2023, winning the Oscar Qualifying Jury Award at Aspen Shortsfest. Alice runs Beehive Films, focusing on socially-driven, character-centric films.

This programme is rated 12A

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