a film by Leila Beaudoin.
“All Eyes On the Water” explores the threats that storm surges pose to the people, culture, and infrastructure of Western and Northern Newfoundland. As sea levels rise and storms intensify, it’s not just the fishery and the livelihoods of the people that are at stake, but also the rich cultural heritage of these coastal communities.
Follow the lives of the people who are most affected by these events, from the fishermen who are facing storm surges head on, and leaders leaning into what’s happening with plans to rebuild, and save their coastal communities. storms and humans collide firsthand, tackling the impact and solutions. The film captures extreme weather events in Northern and Western Newfoundland, showcasing coastal communities at risk from powerful waves and winds.
From Leila.
This short film holds great significance for me. Two and half years filming. It started on Christmas Eve 2022. I was snug in my bed when the skies shifted and the sounds outside told me this was going to be bad. I go out of bed, put on my boots to get to the place where the waves which sounded like thunder were hitting, our beloved shoreline. It was all hands on deck as fishermen were battling the storm. Securing boats, and thousand of dollars worth of gear. They were afraid.
Growing up on these shores has deepened my connection to the sky and sea, I too, can sense when nature is in upheaval. I am grateful for capturing that initial storm and for the voices shared. We kept going. Not know where and if what I was filming would be picked up.
““We are at the eleventh hour. In our neck of the woods, it is the sea that we are worried about.” – Tony Ryan, Mayor of Port Saunders
Screenings
For film screening bookings or discussions about coastal climate, please reach out to Leila.
Email: leilabeaudoin@gmail.com