Tide to Nature
Tide to Nature is a short film exploring how a bond to nature can have an extremely positive impact on oneself. It tells the story of my struggle with dyslexia and how that struggle was turned on its head when I learnt to surf. It shows how one can harness the positivity of nature to nourish and guide themselves through life.
In 2021 I entered this story into a film idea competition - Rescript the Future - run by WaterBear and The Aegean Film Festival. Somehow I managed to win this competition! Across 2021 and 2022 I worked on the film with the WaterBear production team. With the help of many others I’ve learnt about every step in making a short film, taking on the role of writing and directing. It’s been a truly amazing experience, I thank everyone who’s been a part of it and helped out along the way, I couldn’t have hoped for anything better!
BTS photos via Connor McDonald X Nikon Europe
I’m proud to say that the film is a Albert Certified Sustainable Production. And even more proud to say that all the crew were local to the shooting of the film (apart from the WaterBear production team).
Writer & Director - Oli Riley
Production WaterBear Network:
Executive Producer - Ellen Windemuth
Head of WaterBear Studios - Andrea Walji
Producer - Tilly Compton
Director of Photography - Greg Dennis
Editor - Matilda Harding-Kemp
Composer - Barnaby Taylor
Sound Operator - Matthew Collington
Stills Photographer - Conor McDonnell
Sound Design & Colour Grade - Greg Dennis
DOP for GROW - Felix Schmilinsky
Additional Footage - Luke Pillbeam
A Massive Thanks to:
My Parents - Jo & Rob Riley; Soul Farm, Grow Charity, The Wave Project, St Ives Surf School, Saints Boardriders; Mick, Di, and Bobby Smith; Oli & Angela Noverraz; Perry and Sally Morrison, Matthew Harmer, Abi Manson
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