Send Kelp! is a Canadian documentary film, directed by Blake McWilliam and released in 2024.[1] The film centres on Frances Ward, a woman who decided to deal with her fears about the world's environmental future by launching a kelp farm on Vancouver Island to contribute to replenishing the Pacific Ocean ecosystem.[2]
| Send Kelp! | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Blake McWilliam |
| Written by | Blake McWilliam |
| Produced by | Blake McWilliam |
| Starring | Frances Ward |
| Cinematography | Aaron Munson |
| Edited by | Krystal Moss |
| Music by | Jonathan Kawchuk |
Production company | Back Road Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at the 39th Santa Barbara International Film Festival.[3]
Awards
editJonathan Krawchuk received a Canadian Screen Music Award nomination for Best Original Score for a Documentary Feature Film in 2024.
References
edit- ^ Grant Warkentin, "Kelp farming documentary has hopeful message for a changing world". My Campbell River Now, May 30, 2024.
- ^ Marc Kitteringham, "Send Kelp! Documentary explores ins and outs of starting a Vancouver Island kelp farm". Victoria News, May 28, 2024.
- ^ Kelly Townsend, "Send Kelp!, The Movie Man to world bow in Santa Barbara". Playback, January 18, 2024.
External links
edit- Send Kelp! at IMDb
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