Goodfish
Branded Doc
Intro
Goodfish unfolds through the eyes of the men who work on the water, capturing their hard work, passion, and the surprising complications they encounter along the way.
The story unravels to showcase several months worth of selected footage— we begin to glean what it takes for these fisherman to amass their fish. The hours spent on the sea move us through the emotional topography of their labour — the expansive silence, the building anticipation for the catch, and the sudden breaths of the fish extracted from their water.
The documentary weaves a poetic tone of raw and direct experience. Shots of the expansive sea capture the changing atmosphere of light and the turbulent weather conditions. The water, the men, and the fish become subject to the forces of nature, moving with the wind, rain, fog, and darkness. At certain times the camera stays with the fish as subjects themselves, as we begin contemplate their own experience of extraction from the water.
The story unravels to showcase several months worth of selected footage— we begin to glean what it takes for these fisherman to amass their fish. The hours spent on the sea move us through the emotional topography of their labour — the expansive silence, the building anticipation for the catch, and the sudden breaths of the fish extracted from their water.
The documentary weaves a poetic tone of raw and direct experience. Shots of the expansive sea capture the changing atmosphere of light and the turbulent weather conditions. The water, the men, and the fish become subject to the forces of nature, moving with the wind, rain, fog, and darkness. At certain times the camera stays with the fish as subjects themselves, as we begin contemplate their own experience of extraction from the water.
Edit & Sound
The camera work will fluctuate between stillness and handheld dynamic action, adapting to the activity of the men, the boat, the water, and the fish.
Careful attention will be payed to the raw diegetic sounds of the scenes during filming, which will be crucial to foster an immersive viewing experience. In addition, a subtle ambient soundtrack will accentuate certain moments of introspection.
My filmmaking process is experimental and intuitive, embedded in reciprocal relationships with the fishermen, the crew, and their practice. I hope to be a participant myself at times and learn the way of the water and the fish, in order to capture these moments with sincerity and respect.
Careful attention will be payed to the raw diegetic sounds of the scenes during filming, which will be crucial to foster an immersive viewing experience. In addition, a subtle ambient soundtrack will accentuate certain moments of introspection.
My filmmaking process is experimental and intuitive, embedded in reciprocal relationships with the fishermen, the crew, and their practice. I hope to be a participant myself at times and learn the way of the water and the fish, in order to capture these moments with sincerity and respect.
Dialogue
The commentary of the fisherman will further offer insight into the fishermen’s multifaceted relation to the fish and to the politics of their practice, showcasing their commitment sustainability in a time of massive corporate extraction and devastation to fish populations.
The water pollution and garbage will further make their inevitable appearance, reflecting the harrowing backdrop of environmental change. The fishermen reflect, offer their perspectives, and recount their stories of encounter with harmful corporate practices.
The water pollution and garbage will further make their inevitable appearance, reflecting the harrowing backdrop of environmental change. The fishermen reflect, offer their perspectives, and recount their stories of encounter with harmful corporate practices.
Final Words
Ever since I set foot aboard to scout for my film, I felt an energy that magnetized me to the fishermen and their work. I hope to capture the various forces at play I caught a glimpse of within this documentary.
Andriy.