Shouting at the Sea

This too short film makes you think, feel, reflect and see... with a great score- and subtle writing and tender performances.

It captures the gaps, traps and memories of one's youth... with the sea as a backing track or character who has seen it all.

Such assured pace and silence and shouts.

Must sea. Must watch.

I'd highly recommend you take the time to absorb this. Rewatch if possible. And see how friendships are formed, forgotten and found again when childhood leaves and adulthood arrives.

A sweet lament to the passing of time and what is success, what is happiness and how we look forward or back in our lives.

"Shouting at the Sea" is a breathtakingly poignant short film that captures the raw power of human emotion with stunning visuals and masterful storytelling. The cinematography beautifully mirrors the turbulent inner world of the protagonist, with every wave and whisper of the sea adding depth to the narrative. The performances are deeply moving, drawing viewers into a heartfelt exploration of resilience, loss, and hope. The script is poetic yet accessible, weaving together layers of meaning that linger long after the credits roll. This is a cinematic gem that proves short films can deliver an emotional impact as profound as any feature-length production.

I really enjoyed it. It left me wanting more. It was heartfelt, and you could feel the connection between the characters, they felt real and were so likeable. Their emotions really came through, and it was impossible not to feel what they were feeling-the joy, the tension, and even the unspoken moments. It's the kind of film that tugs at you without being over the top. Almost shed a tear!

Hastings felt like its own character, making me want to visit again. The way the town and the sea were brought to life was stunning, and the sound was amazing, especially with all the cuts to the sea. It added so much emotion and atmosphere, making every moment feel even more alive.

Would definitely recommend.

It's no easy task to get an audience to connect with, and care about, a film's characters in just 20 minutes, but Ben Verrall and his team of co-writers achieve this brilliantly with Shouting at the Sea. It manages to do what all great character-driven films do: Make poignant heartache somehow feel redemptive and uplifting.

The performances of the two protagonists are wonderful, played subtly and seemingly effortlessly, allowing the watcher to feel as if they're glimpsing a moment of reality - one that is shot beautifully, managing to capture the essence of a once-great seaside town in need of the love and attention so clearly craved by one of its inhabitants. The addition of the ever-brilliant Daisy Haggard as the voice of the sea is a great touch, bringing a poeticism very much in keeping with the piece.

I'll very much look forward to what this up-and-coming British director produces next.

Absolutely loved it - the cinematography, the pacing, the framing, the wonderfully 'simple' script that allowed so much said and unsaid to give body and real depth to the characters. Excellent performances too from Harry Michell and Maddie Rice, each delivering an honest and gentle reflection on friendship and youth and what it means to stay or to go.

Shot on location in Hastings, there is an affectionate specificity about some of the scenes, but it's clear that the Film Makers have an excellent eye for place and space and this town is very much every town, every where, in which people stayed in, and people left - and a genuine curiosity for what 'home' means.

Added to that the wonderful backdrop & scope of the sea, voiced by the fantastic Daisy Haggards adds a real poetry to what is a really thoughtful and beautiful film.