Putty's Pride (Short Documentary)

Confronted by retirement, a fourth generation fisherman grapples with the selling of the boat he built with his dying father. Putty’s Pride is a melancholic story of disconnection and redundancy. The documentary follows Ross Ferrier, a fourth generation fisherman who’s connection to his heritage is the boat he constructed with his father. In a declining fishing industry Ross is facing retirement. He is being forced to sell his boat, retire from his career and cease his lifestyle. Putty’s Pride explores Ross’s nostalgia of fishing on the Victorian Coast, his connection to his heritage, and what the future holds for someone forced to give up their lifelong career. Director & Writer: Jackson Hayat Documentary Subject: Ross Ferrier Producer: Amelia Nemet Director of Photography: Kayleen Montalan Editor & Sound Designer: George Kapaklis Composer: Ayda Akbal Colourist: Jackson Hayat BTS Photographer: Cheryl Cherry Poster Artist: Sisca Verwoert Created by The Everyday