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Celebrated actor Mark Rylance is an ambassador for the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
Short film
Spirit of Place
Synopsis
Athel and Edward enjoy visiting the wetlands. Edward likes watching the birds, whilst Athel seems to have a much deeper connection to the landscape. When Athel makes a discovery, she is forced to re-examine what the wetlands mean to her. A meditation on identity, nature and wellington boots. The story explores human identity, discovery, and the mystery of these under-represented eco-systems.
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Featured Characters
Edward
Jordan Peters is known for his work in Reggie Yate’s directorial debut, Pirates, as well as Everything I Know About Love and My Lady Jane for Amazon Prime.
Athel
Hannah Chinn is an actor, known for her roles in Domina, The Trap and There’s Always Hope.
Director's Note
Jack Cooper-Stimpson is a writer, director and environmental campaigner from South London. He has since written and directed numerous features, short films and pieces for TV. Alongside ongoing TV commitments, Jack is developing several feature-length scripts with various producers and companies.
Our wetland habitats were not on my radar prior to this project and it has been fascinating researching them and learning more about their quirks and characteristics, alongside their scientific function. Putting that on screen has been a wonderful challenge.
Jack
On what it feels like to give nature the main character on screen
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Collaborating with Mark Rylance on this project continues to be a very special experience. Working closely with Mark on the initial drafts of the story helped unlock new textures and themes that have totally transformed the end product.
Jack
On what it feels like to collaborate with Mark Rylance on the project
Now, more than ever, we need stories that will inspire audiences to acknowledge and exist in nature. Not apart from it. On The Edge are a company working at this intersection and I could not have hoped for a better team to have partnered with. I hope this film entertains and inspires audiences, whilst also encouraging them to go and explore their local wetlands.
Jack
On reconnecting people with nature
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