A Seal Story

“A Seal Story” follows a day in the life of a mother seal and her pup as they navigate the challenges imposed by human interference on the beach. The film calls for a collective understanding about how the dangers of human interference impact marine mammals, and asks for members of the public to be part of a collaborative effort to reduce beach waste while respecting wild seals and their space.

While creating the film there was a great emphasis on collaboration-- extending from the film’s message to its production and origins. My fellow directors and I worked in close collaboration with one another to bring the story and artistic vision of “A Seal Story” to life, utilizing our individual artistic strengths to create a cohesive visual style and smooth production pipeline.

Perhaps most importantly, the film originated from collaboration between the directors and marine mammal experts from several rescue centers across the Pacific, who provided a wealth of knowledge and insight during research and development on the film. Without their help, this film would not have been possible.

CREDITS

Film by

Sabrina Crockton, Aimee Ham, and Willow Machado

Music by

Luke Modlinsky

Narration by

Audrey Sullivan

Research and Development

Emily Johnson - Marine Mammal Rescue Center, Vancouver, BC

Andre Reid - Marine Mammal Response Society, Halifax, NS

Danielle Henderson - The Marine Mammal Rescue Center, Sausalito, CA

Emily Morris - Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Laguna Beach, CA

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS

2021 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Green Screen Environmental Film Festival, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobego

2021 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Friday Harbor Film Festival, Friday Harbor, WA, United States

2021 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Good Natured: A Conservation Optimism Short Film Festival, Oxford, England, UK (Student Winner)

2021 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, On the Beach International Film Festival, Tsarevo, Burgas, Bulgaria

2021 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Emerging Artists Film Festival, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Animated Shorts Winner)

2021 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Life Screenings International Short Film Festival, Clermont, FL, United States

2021 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Florida Environmental Film Festival, Sarasota, FL, United States

2022 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Ocean City Film Festival, Ocean City, Maryland, United States

2022 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Lesley University Independent Film Festival, Cambridge, MA, United States

2022 | A Seal Story, Official Selection, Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council World Film Series, Acton, MA, United States

2022 | Seaside Sustainability Film Festival,