Under the looming shadow of ecological breakdown, a young aspiring filmmaker goes in search of a surprising super-solution that can help build a better future for humans and the planet... Join her and the crew on an epic visual journey aboard the good ship Gleaner through Britain's rugged wild coastline, from beneath the waves to under the microscope, as they discover the power of Kelp to regenerate our coasts, empower communities and capture a whole load of Carbon.
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"KELP! is an amazing new film documenting the super powers of kelp. From wild kelp forest teeming with life to sustainable businesses harnessing the power of kelp, this inspiring documentary provides hope and inspiration as we tackle the climate and biodiversity crisis, and empower local coastal communities.”
Hugo Tagholm CEO
Surfers Against Sewage
"I have no words... just wow! I felt my mind shifting while watching it. I'm definitely going home with a new perspective. Thank you."
"Somehow you made a film about Kelp feel uplifting, inspiring and motivating. Loved it!"
"Beautiful but also educational. I definitely felt a glimmer of hope in this very mad world."
"The most uplifting thing I've seen on screen in over 20 years."
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Find out more about the incredible kelpers featured in our film
Tim Van Berkel is trialing Kelp farming on the Cornish coastline. His farm is the subject of a host of research studies exploring kelp's amazing potential! He is also co-founder of the Cornish Seaweed Company who make seasonings and lotions from foraged seaweed.
IG: cornishseaweed
Kate Burns is the founder of islander kelp, an established kelp farm in idyllic Rathlin island. They seed ropes for kelp farming as well as produce a range of delicious kelp foods, from hand cut noodles to pestos and salsas.
IG: islander_kelp
Francois is one of the founders of Câr-Y-Môr, the first community-owned regenerative ocean farm in Wales. They are always looking for more members to help them with their mission to to improve the coastal environment.
IG: car_y_mor
Pierre is the co-founder of Notpla, a start up on a mission to make plastic packaging disappear! Using seaweed to create biodegradable plastics, their innovations are rapidly changing the face of single use packaging.
IG: notpla
past
upcoming
12th October 2022
Clean Cornwall Change Maker Event
Private
More coming soon!
6th October 2022
Sussex Seabed Restoration Project social event
Private
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This film has been supported by Consano Earth, a new non-profit organisation supporting environmentally conscious content and charities
