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Against the Tide (2021)

Duration: 13:00    Category: Opportunities, Short   Opportunity: Bridging the Gap

A small community on a remote Scottish island lives in deep connection with the land and the weather. This film follows a woman, Gill, during the final stages of her trial period. Will she be accepted and become a full-time member of the community?

Highlights
WORLD PREMIERE – Glasgow Film Festival 2021
Glasgow Short Film Festival 2021
Bolton Film Festival 2021
Northern Lights Film Festival 2021
This is England Film Festival 2021
Inverness Film Festival 2021

To arrange a screening please contact: festivals@scotdoc.com

Director:
Giulia Candussi

PRODUCER: Julia Moon

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