The storyline follows Judah Mulder during the pandemic and how he coped with it by surfing in San Pancho, Mexico.
This short film is about surfing and how the ocean can help you cope with rough times. I like how the film follows a young person finding his way through COVID-19. It's different for everyone, so it's interesting to see what someone found comfort in while e-learning and social distancing. The cinematography is very strong. The most impressive shots are those taken by a drone. The water looks so beautiful and the quality of drone images are really the best in the film. The other camera work is good, but not as clear as the drone shots. The beaches in San Pancho and San Francisco are so picturesque. I kind of want to go there now! The music is one of the highlights of the film and it's impressive in that it is all original work by Cole Sandman. The music really enhances the flow of the film. Judah Mulder is the main subject of the film. He speaks very clearly and his vocabulary is easy for kids to understand. Sixteen-year-old Levi Mulder wrote, directed and produced this film, plus it is his first film, which is pretty impressive. This film looks quite professional. My favorite part is when Judah explains how surfing and the ocean is like therapy to him (hence the film's name).
The film's message is that you can find therapy in your favorite hobbies and places. You should know that the film shows kids doing risky things that kids might imitate. Surfing is a somewhat risky thing. If you aren't an experienced surfer, I recommend finding an instructor.
I give Ocean Therapy 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend this for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. This would be a great inclusion in a festival focused on the environment, sports, mental health or the pandemic. By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST!
The storyline follows Judah Mulder during the pandemic and how he coped with it by surfing in San Pancho, Mexico.
This short film is about surfing and how the ocean can help you cope with rough times. I like how the film follows a young person finding his way through COVID-19. It's different for everyone, so it's interesting to see what someone found comfort in while e-learning and social distancing. The cinematography is very strong. The most impressive shots are those taken by a drone. The water looks so beautiful and the quality of drone images are really the best in the film. The other camera work is good, but not as clear as the drone shots. The beaches in San Pancho and San Francisco are so picturesque. I kind of want to go there now! The music is one of the highlights of the film and it's impressive in that it is all original work by Cole Sandman. The music really enhances the flow of the film. Judah Mulder is the main subject of the film. He speaks very clearly and his vocabulary is easy for kids to understand. Sixteen-year-old Levi Mulder wrote, directed and produced this film, plus it is his first film, which is pretty impressive. This film looks quite professional. My favorite part is when Judah explains how surfing and the ocean is like therapy to him (hence the film's name).
The film's message is that you can find therapy in your favorite hobbies and places. You should know that the film shows kids doing risky things that kids might imitate. Surfing is a somewhat risky thing. If you aren't an experienced surfer, I recommend finding an instructor.
I give Ocean Therapy 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend this for ages 5 to 18, plus adults. This would be a great inclusion in a festival focused on the environment, sports, mental health or the pandemic. By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST!
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