Atlantic (feature 2016, distributed by Wreckhouse Productions & inverFilms & Relation04 Media) Directed and filmed by Risteárd Ó Domhnaill, narrated by Emmy-award winning Brendan Gleeson. Produced by Jill Knox Gosse, Lynne Wilson,Risteard O’ Domhnaill, Marie-Thérese Garvey, Karl Emil Rikardsen and written by Angela Antle.

SYNOPSIS

Atlantic follows the fortunes of three small fishing communities – in Ireland, Norway and Newfoundland – as they struggle to maintain their way of life in the face of mounting economic and ecological challenges.

As the oil majors drive deeper into their fragile seas, and the world’s largest fishing companies push fish stocks to the brink, coastal communities and the resources they rely on are fast approaching a point of no return.

Filmed in some of the most remote and breathtaking locations in the North Atlantic, and at close quarters with some of the sea’s most captivating characters, Atlantic brings to the fore three very intimate stories from the global resource debate. It explores how modern day communities must learn from the past, in order to secure a brighter future.

AWARDS

• Official Selection, DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2016, Vancouver Canada

• Official Selection, Sydney International Film Festival 2016, Sydney Australia

• Winner, Best Irish Documentary 2016, Audi Dublin International Film Festival 2016, Dublin Ireland

• Official Selection, Washington Environmental Film Festival in the National Capital 2016,Washington DC USA

• Winner, best Environmental Documentary 2016, Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, Ohio USA