The Tide Keeper

DIRECTORS NOTES The Tide Keeper is a dance and puppetry film that speaks of one man's fears for the environment and future of humanity. Blending reality and fantasy, I worked with the presence and...

New Zealand Production

Short 2014 Animation 9.12 minutes

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“Who knows how to stem the tide except through dreams?” One night an old man dreams a storm into his bed. In the optimism of his youth, he believed he could save the world. But now, nearing the end of his life, he is losing hope he has run out of time to make a difference. The film is inspired by the life, and performed by the filmmaker’s father.

New Zealand International Film Festival

The Madman Entertainment Jury Prize for the Best New Zealand Short Film

2014 - Melbourne International Film Festival

Busan Film Festival

Palm Springs International Shorts Fest

2015 - Annecy International Animation Film Festival

Directors

Alyx Duncan

Producers

Alyx Duncan

Screenplay Writers

Alyx Duncan

Cast

Lee Stuart
The Tide Keeper

Crew

Ben Montgomery | Cinematographer

Chris Pryor | Cinematographer

Daniel Strang | Editor

Francesca Mountfort | Composer

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