And The Ocean Agreed

Short Film • Drama • 14 mins • 2024

Vina is fading away, lost to dementia, but on a rare outing to the ocean, she finds herself and a chance for freedom.

A woman in a black swimsuit standing in shallow ocean water with arms outstretched as small waves break around her, and a text overlay with the title 'and the ocean agreed' and credits at the top.

Co-Produced by Stephanie Dower.

Produced by Screaming Birds.

Writer/Director: Tanya Modini
Producers: Tanya Modini, Stephanie Dower, Luisa Martiri
Cast: Chrissie Page, Jacy Lewis, Jazz Zhao

AACTA Nominated for Best Short Film
Flickerfest 2025 • San Diego International Film Festival 2025 • Brisbane International Film Festival 2024

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A woman stands in the ocean with her head tilted back and mouth open, appearing joyful. She is wearing a light blue and white outfit, and there are cloudy skies with a city skyline in the background.
A woman and older woman on a beach, holding hands and smiling, with the ocean in the background
An elderly woman embraces a person with dark hair in a room with other people seated at tables, appearing emotional.
A woman sitting on a towel on the beach, watching three people near the water as a storm approaches.
Three women standing on a beach having a serious conversation.
A person swimming underwater with two sharks swimming above.