Jem Cresswell

Synopsis:
On the edge of the Great Australian Bight, a wild place where vast desert spills into roaring ocean, weather is king. A pristine environment supporting a unique array of wildlife, including the endangered Australian sea lion.

Here, in a town with a population of 3, lives Alan. In a life shaped around the natural world, an unlikely relationship with a colony of pinnipeds, has fundamentally changed him.

Update:
Very sadly, Alan Payne passed away peacefully in late 2023. He had an incredible life and his passion for the natural world was an inspiration to everyone who met him and who was lucky enough to visit Baird Bay and the sea lions. It was an honour and a privilege to make this film and to be his friend.

Credits:
Director & Cinematographer: Jem Cresswell
2nd Camera Operator: Ewan Donnachie - www.ewandonnachie.com
Editor: Christopher Baron - www.thehivefilms.com
Colourist: Tim Wreyford - www.timwreyford.com
Post Production Sound Service: Rumble Studios - www.rumblestudios.com
Composers: Adam Moses & Jeremy Richmond
Sound Designer: Liam Annert
Sound & Music Executive Producer: Michael Gie

Sound Track:
Please see the Spotify playlist linked below:
Eyre & Sea Soundtrack

Special Thanks:
Alan & Trish Payne
Baird Bay Ocean Eco Experience - www.bairdbay.com
Mick Foll

To visit the sea lions of Baird Bay and experience this incredible creature in person please see: www.bairdbay.com

To help support a future for this endangered species please visit: https://www.naturefoundation.org.au/how-to-help/donate/australian-sea-lion-fund

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