Shouting at the Sea

This is a film for anyone who believes in soulmates-those rare connections that shape who we are. It's for anyone who has ever wanted to shout at the sea, overwhelmed by life's complexities (or has). If you've ever missed someone who once defined your world, or longed to reconnect with a piece of your past, watch Shouting at the Sea.

And whether you grew up in a seaside town or not, this film will transport you to the emotional landscapes of your teenage years. It's a love letter to friendships that endure and to the strength it takes to revisit-and ultimately make peace with-where you came from.

Beautifully written and directed. Intense and sensitively performed. The music and cinematography take it to another level. Congratulations to toffee hammer and everyone involved.

This is a well crafted short film that achieves a depth and complexity that leaves me wanting to see more by the writer and filmmaker. 'Shouting at the Sea' is an invitation to reflect on the direction life takes and the connections we make along the way, and our interpretation of events then, and now. This perfectly paced film is deeply moving and visually rich and beautiful. The sound perfectly complements the experience of the piece. The presence of the sea gives a sense of that which is both constant and ever-changing, rhythmic and eternal; a quality of both memory and possibility. I left with an uplifting sense of having revisited something within that had been forgotten for too long.

A beautifully crafted short film that poignantly explores the essence of human connections, capturing the fragility, warmth, and profound impact of the bonds we share.

The two leads share a refreshingly authentic chemistry-raw, vulnerable, and genuine. Set against the charming backdrop of an out-of-season seaside town, Hastings provides the perfect setting for the characters to reconnect and reflect on their shared history.

Exceptional performances, stunning cinematography and a captivating spoken word soundtrack enhance the film's magic.

Highly recommended for fans of intelligent, emotionally charged cinema.

Absolutely loved it - the cinematography, the pacing, the framing, the wonderfully 'simple' script that allowed so much said and unsaid to give body and real depth to the characters. Excellent performances too from Harry Michell and Maddie Rice, each delivering an honest and gentle reflection on friendship and youth and what it means to stay or to go.

Shot on location in Hastings, there is an affectionate specificity about some of the scenes, but it's clear that the Film Makers have an excellent eye for place and space and this town is very much every town, every where, in which people stayed in, and people left - and a genuine curiosity for what 'home' means.

Added to that the wonderful backdrop & scope of the sea, voiced by the fantastic Daisy Haggards adds a real poetry to what is a really thoughtful and beautiful film.

Just caught this on the big screen, and I'm really glad I did. A deeply resonant tale of friends united again after many years, there is a vagueness about their past, which works in the films favour, as we the viewer can imprint our own childhood friendships, feelings and regrets onto the characters.

The cinematography is stunning, especially the night time shots, and the central performances are soulful and relatable, in this way completely universal.

Lastly, the score and sound work were surprisingly refined for a short, serving the overall mood and emotional weight of the film.

Bravo to all involved!