Short Documentary
Seaweed: A Love Story
Seaweed: A Love Story
by Salty Slate Ltd.
The documentary highlights the work of Explore Your Coast Founder, diver and seaweed enthusiast Nicole Miller as she documents Wellington’s coastline and brings the beauty of seaweed to the surface. This short documentary by Salty Slate Ltd invites you to dive into the amazing seaweed forests of New Zealand’s capital city – Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington. Watch the trailer here on YouTube.
Upcoming Movie Screenings
Check out the events page for more details and other events.
28 August - Seaweed Movie & Seaweed Beer, Wellington
Date: Thursday, 28th Aug
Time: 6.30-7.30pm Movie with Q&A
Venue: Heyday Beer Co, 264 Cuba St, Wellington City.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com
Join us for A NIGHT INSPIRED BY SEAWEED! Your ticket includes a drink on arrival! Watch the short documentary ‘SEAWEED, A Love Story’, followed by a Q&A with film lead Nicole Miller. Explore seaweed art and enjoy HEYDAY’s UNDERWATER FOREST Peated Kelp Stout or select from a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
19 September - Exploring Kāpiti's Marine World
Date: Friday, 19 September
Time: 5.30-8.30pm
Venue: St Peter’s Village Hall, Paekākāriki.
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com
More information: www.exploreyourcoast.co.nz/explorekapiti
This interactive event brings the marine world of the Kāpiti Coast to life through film, discussion, art and immersive storytelling. Learn about local marine ecosystems and biodiversity, take part in a panel discussion on sustainable marine management, and be inspired by seaweed art and 360-degree immersive experiences.
Partner with us to inspire ocean action across the motu!
We are looking for partners and sponsors to bring the documentary to venues and events around New Zealand. If you would like to host a film screening, a Q&A or a fundraising event please get in touch!
Wellington Teachers - get in touch!
We’re excited to bring our short documentary to Wellington schools to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards.
If you’re a teacher or principal interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you! Our Q&A sessions can be tailored to fit your school focus and curriculum, covering topics such as: kaitiakitanga, marine protection & restoration, marine & community science, the power of film and art in environmental storytelling, and the global importance of kelp forests and the impacts of their decline.
Watch the trailer
Watch the trailer here on YouTube.
In the underwater world of Wellington, New Zealand, Dr. Nicole Miller dedicates her life to documenting the coastal ecosystems she holds dear. With over 800 hours spent underwater, Nicole embarks on her most ambitious mission yet: SCUBA diving 70 kilometers of Wellington’s coastline to assess the health of seaweed and giant kelp forests. Armed with her camera, Nicole brings these hidden underwater realms to life through photography, art, and immersive virtual reality experiences, while revealing the stark reality of kelp forest decline caused by overfishing, pollution and climate change. This short film chronicles Nicole’s monumental effort to inspire action, showcasing the urgent need to monitor and protect these vital ecosystems—essential to life both beneath and above the waves.
About Salty Slate Ltd
Salty Slate produces cinematic blue water stories. Founder and director/producer Rebecca Pratt’s work an be observed at an international level (Netflix, United Nations International Seabed Authority, Sailing La Vagabonde), and local (Manta Watch New Zealand, Project Reef, Seaweed: A Love Story). More on www.saltyslate.org.
ART by the OCEAN, for the OCEAN
Purchase a piece of ocean art and support marine conservation. Nicole’s artworks are available for purchase at most movie screenings with all profits supporting Explore Your Coast. Get in touch with us for details.
