UN Women

Changing Tides

Short film

Overview

Seaweed farming has long been the backbone of a coastal village called Sulamu, located in Timor, Indonesia. But today, even minor shifts in weather patterns can have significant impacts on their income. Seaweed farmers, the majority of whom are women, often rely on open-air sun drying of their seaweed crops to add value. Climate-smart tools such as semi-closed or solar dryers offer a practical solution, but adoption is often limited by capital.

This short documentary for UN Women follows Fatmawati, a seaweed farmer whose community is increasingly affected by climate change, to understand what, if anything, can be done to help them.

About the Project

For this project, Palim provided a full production package. The team guided our client through an initial inception and strategy phase, honing key messaging, audiences and objectives. A pre-production plan was developed including creative treatment and script. Filming and photography took place in Sulamu, Indonesia, over the course of three days, with the Palim crew directing and line producing. In post-production, Palim provided in-house narrative editing, coordinating editorial reviews with our client, working with translators to deliver the final product.

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