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The Call From the Sea
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 11:00AM-12:25PM
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Director: Taylor McNulty
Category: Documentary Short
Runtime: 15 minutes
Place of Origin: Jacksonville, FL
Shooting Locations: Indonesia & Florida













Synopsis: (Drama) The Bajau are an indigenous, sea nomadic group that live on top of the ocean in Indonesia. This short documentary looks at the ocean through the Bajau's eyes. 'The Call from the Sea' is a poetic, personal story about the fragile state of the ocean and the people who live closest to it.

Cast: Andar Halim

Crew: Writer: Taylor McNulty; Producer: Taylor McNulty, Liz Magee; Composer: Liz Magee, Editor: Taylor McNulty, Cinematographer: Taylor McNulty & Liz Magee, Translator: Rita Sri Suwantari

Production Background & Fun Facts: Taylor McNulty grew up in sunny Jacksonville, Florida. Taylor is an investigative filmmaker who is never satisfied with a surface level of information. She craves depth and answers. Her passions are social commentary, the natural world, and its unique characters. Story, above all, is most important to her.

Festivals & Accolades: Cayman Islands International Film Festival - Official Selection (2016), Jersey Shore Film Festival - Best Short Documentary Film (2016), Cinema Systers Film Festival - Official Selection (2016), EKOFILM - Official Selection (2016), Tucson Film and Music Festival - Official Selection (2016), BALINALE International Film Festival - Official Selection (2016), EKOTOPFILM CZ Festival - Official Selection (2016), Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival - Official Selection (2016), Barcelona Planet Film Festival - Official Selection (2016) -- Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival -- Official Selection (2016) Princeton Independent Film Festival -- Official Selection (2016) BLUE Ocean Film Festival -- Official Selection (2016), Barrie Film Festival -- Official Selection (2016), The Ohio Independent Film Festival -- Official Selection (2016), EcoFilm (Mexico City) -- Official Selection (2016), Cinema Verde St Augustine Film Festival -- Official Selection (2016), Belgrade Green Fest 2016 -- Official Selection (2016), St. Cloud Film Festival -- Official Selection (2016)

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Trailer for "The Call from the Sea" from Taylor McNulty on Vimeo.