Where the Bay Becomes the Sea

198529 min 27 secFilm: Documentary

G

Direction: John Brett

Production: Shelagh MackenzieBarry CowlingJames Murray

Script: John Brett

Produced by the NFB in association with the CBC.

The richness, complexity and fragility of marine life unfold like a Persian carpet in this beautiful film. The bay of the title is the Bay of Fundy, and where it meets the sea a unique ecosystem has developed. The film traces the intricate interrelationships within the food chain, from tiny plankton, through birds and seals, and finally to whales and humans. More than just a visual feast, the film is a plea for careful management of our ocean resources. First telecast as part of the Nature of Things series.

Subject categories


  • Animals > Aquatic Animals
  • Environment and Conservation > Aquatic Plants and WildlifeEcosystemsMarine ResourcesOceans, Seas and Estuaries
  • Sciences > Marine Sciences
  • Technology Education > Environment and Technology
  • Geography > Environmental Issues
  • Science > Life Systems/Ecology

Credits


director
John Brett
script
John Brett
editing
John Brett
producer
Shelagh Mackenzie
executive producer
Barry Cowling
James Murray
cinematography
Kent Nason
Bora Merdsoy
John Brett
sound
Alex Salter
sound editing
Les Halman
re-recording
Hans Peter Strobl
Adrian Croll
narrator
Anna Cameron
music
Steve Tittle

Awards


  • Award of Merit for the ProductionAtlantic International Film Festival
  • Award of Merit for Scriptwriting (John Brett)Atlantic International Film Festival
  • Award of Merit for Sound Editing (Les Halman)Atlantic International Film Festival
  • Award of Merit for Cinematography (Kent Nason, Bora Merdsoy, John Brett)Atlantic International Film Festival
  • Actra Award for achievement in writing (John Brett)Atlantic International Film Festival
  • MAR MENOR Award for Best DocumentaryInternational Week of Sea Cinema
  • Honorable MentionInternational Week of Scientific Film
  • Mario Ruspolli Trophy for the Best Ecological FilmInternational Film Festival of the Sea and the Islands