CURRENT SEA
The short film MATAGI MĀLOHI : STRONG WINDS plays before the feature.
Sail the high seas to combat the illegal fishing trade.
An environmental thriller that probes the murky depths of the Southeast Asian fishing industry, CURRENT SEA follows investigative journalist, Matt Blomberg, and ocean activist, Paul Ferber, in their dangerous efforts to create a marine conservation area and combat the relentless tide of illegal fishing. Along the way a new generation of Cambodian environmentalists are inspired to create a better life for their people.
Directed by CBFF alumnus Christopher Carson Smith (TINY HOUSE, 2013).
This film has been generously sponsored by Chelsea and Dave Stangl and Crested Butte Family Dental; and by SevenBridge Financial Group.
Director Bio
Christopher Smith is a documentary, commercial, and music video director and producer. His first feature documentary, TINY: A Story About Living Small, premiered at SXSW in 2013 and was screened at more than 40 film festivals around the world including Hot Docs, DOC NYC, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, and Mountainfilm in Telluride. TINY won several awards during its festival run. It was released in June 2014 via Al Jazeera America and First Run Features on Netflix, Hulu, and iTunes where it was extremely popular with millions of views.
Christopher is currently in production on his third feature, American ESPionage. In addition to theatrical documentaries, Christopher directs music videos, branded content, and other commercial content for global brands and organizations. He holds an MPA from the University of Colorado, Denver and a BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
- Year2020
- Runtime86 minutes
- CountryCambodia
- PremiereColorado premiere
- RatingThe whole family (including children)
- DirectorChristopher Smith
CURRENT SEA
The short film MATAGI MĀLOHI : STRONG WINDS plays before the feature.
Sail the high seas to combat the illegal fishing trade.
An environmental thriller that probes the murky depths of the Southeast Asian fishing industry, CURRENT SEA follows investigative journalist, Matt Blomberg, and ocean activist, Paul Ferber, in their dangerous efforts to create a marine conservation area and combat the relentless tide of illegal fishing. Along the way a new generation of Cambodian environmentalists are inspired to create a better life for their people.
Directed by CBFF alumnus Christopher Carson Smith (TINY HOUSE, 2013).
This film has been generously sponsored by Chelsea and Dave Stangl and Crested Butte Family Dental; and by SevenBridge Financial Group.
Director Bio
Christopher Smith is a documentary, commercial, and music video director and producer. His first feature documentary, TINY: A Story About Living Small, premiered at SXSW in 2013 and was screened at more than 40 film festivals around the world including Hot Docs, DOC NYC, Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, and Mountainfilm in Telluride. TINY won several awards during its festival run. It was released in June 2014 via Al Jazeera America and First Run Features on Netflix, Hulu, and iTunes where it was extremely popular with millions of views.
Christopher is currently in production on his third feature, American ESPionage. In addition to theatrical documentaries, Christopher directs music videos, branded content, and other commercial content for global brands and organizations. He holds an MPA from the University of Colorado, Denver and a BA from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
- Year2020
- Runtime86 minutes
- CountryCambodia
- PremiereColorado premiere
- RatingThe whole family (including children)
- DirectorChristopher Smith