Soul Of The Sea

Director: Ivan Hughes, Canada, 2012, 44 min
Showing: Monday February 13th 2012 - Ocean Epics
Location: Centennial Theatre

Tickets $18 online / $20 doors    Buy Tickets Here

How far would you go for a dream?

SOUL OF THE SEA follows the journey of Hayley Shephard, a 40-year old New Zealand-born Canadian pursuing her dream to solo kayak amidst the crashing waves and treacherous seas around the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia, all to bring awareness to an endangered seabird - the albatross.

A story of solitary endurance, passion and survival, it's an intimate look at one woman's quest to find her place in the world. Overcoming obstacles such as extreme weather, severe injury and badly damaged gear, it’s clear that sometimes the biggest challenge is just getting started.

Shot in HD against the dramatic backdrop of rugged peaks and stunning glaciers, trumpeting penguins and an abundance of wildlife, SOUL OF THE SEA examines what exploration means today and why bearing witness in extreme places is vital to our contemporary world.

Hayley Shephard will be present to introduce the film and follow up with a Q&A. 

Director Bio:

Ivan Hughes is the director of the award-winning documentary In the Shadow of the Chief that marked his directorial debut.  He studied cinematography at George Brown College (Toronto) and photographic techniques at Toronto Image Works.  Ivan now lives and works in Winnipeg, MB, where he is a director, editor and camera operator.