Watch Favourites from the 2023 Festival

If you loved a LandxSea screening or missed out, here's your chance to watch many of these incredible films again. From eco-warriors to underwater wonders, dive in!

 

Beavers About Town

Take a peek into the extraordinary lives of over 230 European beavers who have made the bustling city of Vienna their home.

 

Belle River

As record-high spring floods loom, the residents of Pierre-Part, Louisiana, brace themselves for the potential opening of the spillway floodgates.

 

By Leave We Live

Young voices amplify this striking visual art installation in the Gorbals Rose Garden, created in collaboration with students from St. Francis and Blackfriars Primary Schools for COP26.

 

Change Direction

Using only her eyegaze communicator, student Greta McMillan directs this stirring call-to-action on climate change.

 

Chilly Dipper

As Hannah Maia grapples with pandemic lockdowns, she finds solace in an unexpected friendship and invigorating cold water swims and ice baths in her garden.

Not yet available, stay tuned for updates on further screenings or online streaming.

 

Father Earth

Graham Fellows (aka John Shuttleworth) is on a mission to help save the planet, by converting a derelict church on a windswept island in Orkney into an eco friendly recording studio, having driven a G Wiz electric car there all the way from London. 

Available to purchase on DVD or rent for online streaming at www.shuttleworths.co.uk

 

FINITE: The Climate of Change

Explore the intense battles and unwavering spirits of communities up against the colossal forces of the fossil fuel industry. This compelling film unfolds real stories of determination, activism, and the formidable spirit of resilience amidst climate crises.

Available to stream online at www.finite-film.com/watch 

 

The Ghost Rainforest

Activist Narubia Werreria narrates the journey of five Amazonian leaders to a rare temperate rainforest in Scotland amidst the COP26 climate summit.

 

The Golden Thread

Discover the decline of Bengal's jute industry and its deep historical ties with our region in this fascinating documentary.

Not yet available, stay tuned for updates on further screenings or online streaming.

 

Haulout

Oscar-nominated for Best Documentary Short Film 2023, Haulout follows a solitary man on the desolate Siberian Arctic coast, anticipating a timeless natural gathering.

 

The Ice Mile

Embrace the exhilaration of wild swimming by following a year in the life of swimmer Becca Harvey as she trains for an Ice Mile - a one-mile swim in water temperatures of 5 degrees Celsius or less.

Available to rent for online streaming on Vimeo.

 

Into the Ice

Join a breathtaking expedition as daring glaciologists reveal the mystery of Greenland's melting ice, capturing the spirit of exploration and urgency of climate science. 

Available to stream on BBC iPlayer (free with TV licence).

 

If Turtles Could Talk

Follow the tireless efforts of three locals dedicated to the protection of turtles on Kenya's Jumba beach.

 

The Last Ski Maker in Scotland

In the Scottish Highlands, Jamie Kunka carves a unique path, crafting sustainable wooden skis amidst the uncertain future of skiing in Scotland

 

The North Drift

Track the journey of GPS-tagged plastic waste from Europe to the Arctic Circle, underscoring the urgency to tackle marine pollution.

Not yet available, stay tuned for updates on further screenings or online streaming.

 

The Oil Machine

Confront the paradox of North Sea oil and gas drilling in the face of climate change ambitions. 

Available to stream on BBC iPlayer. (free with TV licence).

 

Ola Ka Honua

Immerse yourself in the inspiring story of dedicated volunteers at Auwahi, a historic forest on the island of Maui in Hawaii, in this gorgeous animated film.

 

Patrick and the Whale

Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring world of whales, and the urgent need for their preservation.

Not yet available, stay tuned for updates on further screenings or online streaming.

 

Riverwoods

Journey through Scotland's rewilding process, examining the interplay between Atlantic salmon populations and forest ecosystems.

Available to stream on My5. (Free with account sign-up).

 

The Rock Pool Waltz

During the COVID-19 lockdown, a boy’s affinity for nature eases his loneliness and leads to an extraordinary friendship in this delightful youth film.

Not yet available, stay tuned for updates on further screenings or online streaming.

 

Seabird

Acclaimed writer Adam Nicolson contemplates the troubling decline in seabird colonies on Scotland’s remote Shiant Isles, which he has visited each summer since childhood.

Not yet available, stay tuned for updates on further screenings or online streaming.

 

The Water Holds Me/ The Water Binds Us

This beautiful animated film brings to light the experiences of UK women who brave wild waters.