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Where the Bay Becomes the Sea
198529 min 27 secFilm: Documentary
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.
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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