A man, the sea, and trash that becomes treasure. The tide is turning.
'Leader' is the story of Donnie, who lives on his own in a very remote area by the sea. He creates sculptures from ocean waste until one day the tide changes and he inspires a new normal.
Cinematography
Stunning coastal isolation that speaks louder than dialogue.
Practical Effects
Real ocean waste transformed into weird, beautiful sculptures.
Director
Chris Overton
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chris Overton also directed 'The Silent Child' (Oscar winner 2018), so wordless emotional storytelling is kinda his whole brand.
Shot on location with real marine debris—each sculpture represents actual pollution volumes from that specific coastline.
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