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The Beach

Inspired by the 2021 Huntington Beach oil spill, The Beach is a poignant and visually striking journey through time, following a woman as she witnesses the slow devastation of our oceans and coastlines.

As she moves through eras, Caitlin Patricia Weiler sees the toll pollution has taken—plastic, oil, and neglect leaving scars on once-pristine shores. But amid the heartbreak, she finds purpose: a mission to protect what remains.

With 8 million pieces of plastic entering the ocean each day, The Beach isn’t just a film—it’s a wake-up call. Quietly powerful and emotionally resonant, it reminds us that the ocean’s future depends on the choices we make today.