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Swimming Head Productions
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Storytelling with purpose.
Award-winning filmmaking team, led by Lawrence and Tasha. Specialising in quick-fire documentary film.
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Swimming Head Productions @swimminghead.co.uk · May 7
Bluefin tuna are back in Cornish waters but why have they returned?

Dive into the debate in our new short film with Q&A

FREE online screening 7-8pm 21st May
🎟️Ticket link:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluefin-ti...

Special thanks to Stephen Dunbar for the poster image

Supported by @thefsbi.bsky.social
Bluefin
Free film premiere exploring tuna returning to Cornish waters! Followed by live Q&A
www.eventbrite.co.uk
swimminghead.co.uk
A bit late for St Helena Day! But this lovely heatwave at home has got us thinking of one of our favourite places to visit and work - St Helena you’re a magical place!
#sthelenaisland #sainthelenaisland
May 25, 2026 at 10:17 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Thank you for your support! We’re all out of tickets for this week’s online premiere! But if you missed the boat this time, we’re aiming to organise in-person events & screen at film festivals later this year. Look forward to seeing you all on Thursday!
@thefsbi.bsky.social
@exetermarine.bsky.social
May 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM
swimminghead.co.uk
A brighter future for Bluefin? Dan at Cornwall Wildlife Trust shares expert insights

✨FREE online screening 7-8pm Thurs 21st May✨
🎟️ Ticket link:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluefin-ti...

Thanks to Alex Purdie @alderneywt.bsky.social for the tuna drone footage

Supported by @thefsbi.bsky.social
May 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
How should our tuna stocks be managed? The Marine Management Organisation share insights into UK fisheries.

Discover more at ✨Bluefin✨
FREE online screening 21st May
🎟️
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluefin-ti...

Thanks to Tom Flatt for sharing fishing footage! Supported by @thefsbi.bsky.social
May 13, 2026 at 10:31 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Dr Lucy Hawkes at @universityofexeter.bsky.social is tagging bluefin tuna in Cornish waters!

Discover more at ✨Bluefin✨
FREE online screening 21st May
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluefin-ti...

Thanks to Lucy & @exetermarine.bsky.social for sharing their footage. Supported by @thefsbi.bsky.social
May 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Captain Keith at AK Wildlife Cruises Falmouth talks tuna! But why have they returned? And this time will they stay?

✨Bluefin FREE online screening 21st May✨
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluefin-ti...

Thanks to Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre for historic photos. Supported by @thefsbi.bsky.social
May 11, 2026 at 11:27 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Spring sunshine ☀️
May 10, 2026 at 3:53 PM
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thefsbi.bsky.social
📽️ Bluefin – free online short film supported by the FSBI: Thursday May 21st, 7-8pm! The recent return of bluefin to Cornwall has hit the headlines, causing widespread controversy: Will this species lift local fisheries fortunes? Or should this rare fish simply be left alone?
Bluefin
Free film premiere exploring tuna returning to Cornish waters! Followed by live Q&A
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 8, 2026 at 8:45 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Happy 100th Birthday David Attenborough! An inspiration to us all, and living proof that one person can change the world for the better
May 8, 2026 at 10:10 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Bluefin tuna are back in Cornish waters but why have they returned?

Dive into the debate in our new short film with Q&A

FREE online screening 7-8pm 21st May
🎟️Ticket link:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bluefin-ti...

Special thanks to Stephen Dunbar for the poster image

Supported by @thefsbi.bsky.social
Bluefin
Free film premiere exploring tuna returning to Cornish waters! Followed by live Q&A
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 7, 2026 at 10:44 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Another bluebell picture, this time a throwback from our trip to @skokholmisland.bsky.social where we spent a wonderful week off-grid watching these beautiful birds #puffin
April 23, 2026 at 11:20 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Been deep in the edit recently but new videos coming soon! For now sunshine in the bluebells with Bear!
April 22, 2026 at 10:16 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
Excited to reveal that I’m giving the Hay Lecture at the Science Fiction Foundation’s @easterconuk.bsky.social this Sunday!

Join us diving deep into the ocean depths to explore weird and wonderful marine animals, and discover the inspiration behind some of our most iconic Sci-Fi characters.
March 31, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
🎬 Ticket alert!

We have limited tickets on sale for the first screening of Trawling for Answers, a short documentary we made with @swimminghead.co.uk

Monday 23 March at @irishfilminstitute.bsky.social

🔥Tickets & info here: trawlingforanswers.eventbrite.ie
IFI Screening: Trawling for Answers
Premier of Trawling for Answers, a short documentary by the Irish Wildlife Trust and Swimming Head Productions, at the IFI Dublin.
trawlingforanswers.eventbrite.ie
March 12, 2026 at 3:18 PM
swimminghead.co.uk
We loved making this documentary listening to people across Ireland share their thoughts on our shared ocean. Really inspiring work by Grace & @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social Irish Wildlife Trust @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social · Mar 5
Coming Soon! A film by the Irish Wildlife Trust & @swimminghead.co.uk 🌊🎥
Grace Carr, IWT Marine Advocacy Officer, speaks with fish producers, environmental researchers, ex commercial bottom trawlers, conservationists & more in a trip around Ireland 🦈
@fairseas.ie

www.youtube.com/watch?v=U21X...
Trailer: Trawling for Answers
YouTube video by Irish Wildlife Trust
www.youtube.com
March 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
What did people take away from our International Conference on Basking Sharks?

We spoke with attendees from around the Atlantic to hear their biggest insights, inspirations, and hopes for the future of #baskingshark #conservation. 🦈💬

Check out their stories and reflections from the event!
October 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social
A fantastic night at the Irish Embassy Brussels with @fairseas.ie & @cnagaeilge.bsky.social during #EUOceanWeek

Inspiring discussion on the links between the Irish language, culture & nature. Great to see the Irish language & marine biodiversity being celebrated on the EU stage @swimminghead.co.uk
fairseas.ie Fair Seas @fairseas.ie · Oct 17
Míle buíochas🌊

A very special night in the Irish Embassy Brussels with @cnagaeilge.bsky.social An Bhruiséil, for the first 'Focail Na Farraige'.

Rich discussion about the interconnectedness of the Irish language & the sea with, the Marine Institute, IWDG & @marinedimensions.bsky.social.

#FairSeas
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
swimminghead.co.uk
We had a fantastic time filming at the @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social international conference! Lovely to catch up with friends & celebrate new shark research. Followed by filming with Dr Sharon Lynch in ever-stunning Cork at Roaringwater Bay. Films coming soon!
September 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
Thinking of joining us for our Ocean Literacy Day on Achill?
We have lots of activities planned for the day for shark enthusiasts of all ages.
From headland watched, kayaking, draw along sessions and rockpooling to art instalments, talks, music and film screenings.
July 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
swimminghead.co.uk
It’s #SharkWeek! Earlier this year we had a big encounter while filming with @irishwildlifetrust.bsky.social! Filmed by pole cam following @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social Code of Conduct. Huge thanks to Grace Carr & skipper Dave Edwards! #SciComm #Conservation #Explore
July 25, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
As part of the Ocean Literacy day on Achill Island, Irish artist Tom Meskell will be exhibiting his fantastic sailcloth paintings of basking sharks in Gielty’s coffee shop, all day. Come along and say hi! Get details: www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
Find out more about Tom at tommeskell.com
TOM MESKELL
The Art work of Tom Meskell
tommeskell.com
July 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
swimminghead.co.uk
Editing studio day - wish I was back in the beach with this little fella!
July 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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irishbaskingshark.bsky.social
You can register to view the conference virtually, but we will also offer on site registration if you wish to attend in person:
www.baskingshark.ie/conference2025
July 17, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
'The timid hares throw daylight fears away
On the lane’s road to dust and dance and play,
Then dabble in the grain by naught deterred
To lick the dew-fall from the barley’s beard..'

From 'Hares at Play' by JOHN CLARE

Painting: Hare Study: Cornfield at Dusk by Andrew Waddington

#JohnClare #poetry
July 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
swimminghead.co.uk
To celebrate our local sharks I’m chatting with BBC Radio Ulster at 12.30 today! All about sharks, filming & the International Basking Shark Conference! To be held by our lovely group @irishbaskingshark.bsky.social in August, check out the IBSG website or we will be filming highlights to share!
July 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM