Grumpy old man + mountain submarine + terrorist seagull = cinematic perfection.
Hamish Fint, a crotchety old man used to a life of seclusion inside his submarine balanced precariously atop a mountain, struggles to maintain equilibrium when an unwelcome visiting seagull rocks his world.
Production
Hand-built submarine set defies logic and budget expectations.
Cinematography
Every frame looks like a melancholic storybook illustration.
Practical Effects
Zero CGI—pure tactile craft in miniature worldbuilding.
Director
Liam Harris
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Liam Harris built the 1:6 scale submarine himself over six months using recycled materials.
Premiered at Clermont-Ferrand, the world's largest short film festival, where it won the Canal+ Award.
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