Intertidal - Documentary

This documentary short is about pioneering Asian and Native Hawaiian marine biologists who are doing cutting edge science while also pushing to decolonize coral reef research by creating new models that prioritize local and indigenous communities. In shared spirit with their efforts, the making of the documentary has been an entirely co-created (participatory) process. While revealing the colonial legacy of parachute science, the film highlights the Hawaiian names for different types of limu (algae). Filmed entirely on location in Hawaii, the mode of storytelling is contemporary in its blending of vérité and exterior interviews, with strong visuals including challenging underwater macro imagery.