This whimsical, entertaining short documentary dives into the wondrous world of The National Lobster Hatchery in Cornwall (UK). The National Lobster Hatchery opened in 2000, to help prevent a collapse in European Lobster populations in the region, following similar collapses in Scandinavia and the Mediterranean. Narrated by Lowenna (a European Lobster), the film follows her story, and those of her offspring, through the lobster hatchery. Through her eyes, we also meet the passionate people working to protect her species: including Cornish fisherman Dan Gilbert and Head of Hatchery Production Ben Marshall. Combining playful storytelling with marine conservation education, this tale reveals a remarkable project working to safeguard the future of Cornwalls lobsters.
Lucie is a film-maker from the United Kingdom, currently specialising in local conservation stories. She holds an MSc in Conservation and Biodiversity from the University of Exeter, and has worked for environmental organisations in the UK and around the world, including as a conservation biologist on Ascension Island. She is passionate about using storytelling as a force for good, focusing on the intersection between human culture and the natural world, and issues of environmental justice. She currently works as a camerawoman for the BBC, with previous credits for organisations including Blue Marine Foundation and Zoological Society of London. This is her debut film as a Director.