Short film shares different perspective on ocean plastics

LOCAL filmmaker and environmentalist Jarrod Boord has created a short video about the changing ways in which humans interact and create impact on our planet.

The Impossible Float is told from the perspective of a glass fishing float – it was written and voiced by Tangaroa Blue crew member Brett Tait.

Jarrod, from Streamline Media and Communications Group, said he was inspired to create the short film after reading a poem by the same name.

“The story aims to get the audience thinking about the old ways of doing things, using resources that return to the earth, break down, with less impact than plastic.”

Jarrod, of Ocean Grove, said he had been working on the three-minute video during the past 12 months, and was offering it free as a resource.

“I have been trying to create a different perspective on ocean plastics and another teaching resource,” he said.

“Filmed in Port Phillip Bay, this is a free resource, anyone is welcome to use it in any presentations or classrooms, ferries or public spaces. I only ask that you let me know where you use it.”

Jarrod said the short film had been well received, with lots of positive feedback.

“Especially from teachers who are going to use it in their classes as a talking point in both primary and secondary school classes,” he said.

“English teachers are also going to use it for open discussion and writing pieces.

“I guess it has a lot of depth and diversity to discuss environmental issues.”

Jarrod said waste and resource management teams were also sharing it and using it as a teaching resource.

He said the project received support from many people and that he appreciated every one of them, plus the City of Greater Geelong through its COVID-19 Arts, Culture and Heritage Recovery Grants Program.

“I’m interested to hear what people think of this video and please share it wide and far,” Jarrod said.

Check the short video out for yourself at youtube.com/watch?v=5sXycl-ouR0.