Wild Summon is a natural history fantasy that chronicles the dramatic life cycle of wild salmon, portrayed in human form. Through mesmerising imagery and a narrative voice by Marianne Faithfull, the film immerses viewers in the salmon’s epic journey from freshwater birth to oceanic adulthood and back to their origins. This BFI short film intertwines myth and nature, exploring the profound connection between these remarkable creatures and their environment. The film’s rich visual storytelling and evocative narration offer a unique perspective on the wild salmon’s timeless odyssey.
- Year2023
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUK
- PremiereIndia Premiere
- GenreOur Fellow Earthlings
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish, French
- Social Media
- DirectorKarni Arieli, Saul Freed
- ScreenwriterKarni Arieli, Saul Freed
- ProducerSaul Freed, Jay Wooley, Karni Arieli
- Executive ProducerKristin Irving, Guy Native, Kevin Messick
- CastMarianne Faithfull
- CinematographerKarni Arieli, Saul Freed, Yuli Freed-Arieli
- EditorKarni Arieli, Saul Freed
- AnimatorSaul Freed
- Production DesignKarni Arieli, Saul Freed
- ComposerSaul Freed
- Sound DesignSaul Freed
- MusicSaul Freed
Wild Summon is a natural history fantasy that chronicles the dramatic life cycle of wild salmon, portrayed in human form. Through mesmerising imagery and a narrative voice by Marianne Faithfull, the film immerses viewers in the salmon’s epic journey from freshwater birth to oceanic adulthood and back to their origins. This BFI short film intertwines myth and nature, exploring the profound connection between these remarkable creatures and their environment. The film’s rich visual storytelling and evocative narration offer a unique perspective on the wild salmon’s timeless odyssey.
- Year2023
- Runtime15 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUK
- PremiereIndia Premiere
- GenreOur Fellow Earthlings
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish, French
- Social Media
- DirectorKarni Arieli, Saul Freed
- ScreenwriterKarni Arieli, Saul Freed
- ProducerSaul Freed, Jay Wooley, Karni Arieli
- Executive ProducerKristin Irving, Guy Native, Kevin Messick
- CastMarianne Faithfull
- CinematographerKarni Arieli, Saul Freed, Yuli Freed-Arieli
- EditorKarni Arieli, Saul Freed
- AnimatorSaul Freed
- Production DesignKarni Arieli, Saul Freed
- ComposerSaul Freed
- Sound DesignSaul Freed
- MusicSaul Freed