Working The Sea

Director of Photography Simon Vacher, Narrator Tara Griefenberg, Editor Simon Vacher, Written, Directed & Produced by Jo Stewart-Smith.
A Butterfly Effects Film for Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub CIC
'Working the Sea' tells the story of Sidmouth's fishing heritage by following one resilient family, the Bagwells, from the war years onwards through romance and tragedy. As the women in the family pick up the pieces, it also weaves contemporary users of the coast (from the lifeboat to the sailing club) into the narrative. Ultimately this is a film about community spirit and how a mutual love of and respect for the sea draws people together.
'This stunning film: fascinating and inspiring, funny and humbling is a powerful reminder how lucky we are on the coast'. Louise Cole Director Sidmouth Coastal Community Hub CIC. 

[@washedexteriorcleaning]

Lovely video so many memories ❤️

[@BB-tm7gx]

What a lovely video takes me back to working my dads boat as a 9 year to old to 18 in North Devon I grew up on that boat. Retired in Thailand now. Made me giggle and weep. Bless you all and thankyou.

[@clarechampness9797]

What a lovely way to remember Ian. Such a great piece of nostalgia.

[@annstone6288]

A wonderful look back , pleased l enjoyed a small part of it over my lifetime , simply the best colin scherf

[@annstone6288]

As a sidmouth girl l saw my great grandfather on this film , the bagwell family are the best ever

[@lancedart7947]

Stumbled across this by accident, Enjoyed watching , sad but good to see , Ian was a clever fisherman And a friend knew him well , came to my wedding I filled in on the Esther Colleen at different times and searched for him on the brixham based fishing vessel Bon accord like many others when that terrible news came through! And then Stan having that fall Can’t believe it’s been 20 years Iam not at sea any more but I often think of those days and those people back then I don’t think it ever leaves you ! All the best to the Bagwell family. Lance Dart

[@louisecole3611]

Thanks for your lovely comment Lance, I will make sure that it is passed on to the Bagwells, thanks for taking the time to add your thoughts.