It’s a rare and special privilege when someone asks you to tell a story about their country’s incredible ocean & cultural heritage, then gives you creative freedom throughout the process. It’s a filmmaker’s dream come true.
I’m so proud of what we made, not just because we had to postpone our shoot three times because of hurricanes (while ironically making a film about oceans & climate change), the insanely short window we had to get it all done, or the 360 underwater immersive screenings we held during COP28 Dubai. I’m proud because we were able to tell a story that (I hope) rings true to Bermudians’ lived experiences with the sea, and the important role it plays in their past, present, and future.
In “Heart of the Sea,” Bermudian scientists, poets, and political leaders take us on a journey through the mysteries and wonders of Bermuda’s oceans and the threats they face due to climate change. The film bridges past and present, delving into the island’s underwater shipwrecks, now teeming with marine life, then showcasing Bermudians doing groundbreaking science to protect marine ecosystems. These stories find their symbolic thread in the dance of the iconic Gombey, a cultural ritual forged by the island’s diverse cultural influences. The Gombey guide us toward a vision for Bermuda’s future: a future made up of thriving oceans, communities, and economies alike.
I’m so grateful to Kevin Richards for his unshakeable vision with this project, and for trusting our team to do it justice.
Stay tuned for more info on how to watch this film at a festival near you.
Executive produced by
@bdakevin
Director and Writer
@dr.shireenrahimi
Narrated by Dr. Angela Barry
Featuring Dr. Carika Weldon, Dr. Philippe Rouja,
@walterrobanmp and the H&H Gombey Troupe
Producers
@foothllrancher @meredithscousin @dr.shireenrahimi
Cinematographer
@phoebefitz
Editor joncuartas
Original score & Sound
@cleod9music
Additional music “Party River” by
@le_poodle
Gfx
@neatgeo
Fixer
@nonsuchexpeditions 
