Feature Documentary
AGAINST THE TIDE
Searching for something greater, the Smith family risk it all to set sail on a life-changing voyage; to explore Australia’s magnificent Great Barrier Reef.
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Feature Film Premiering April 2023
“ Take the hands of the ones you love and go do something amazing “
Screening Saturday the 29th of April 2023
We are beyond excited to announce that our Feature film Against The Tide will be premiering at the Gold Coast Film Festival this year! To book tickets click the link below or head to the festival website.
The Story:
Against The Tide shares the story of the Smith family, who risk it all to pursue a lifelong dream – to live aboard a sailboat and explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
The Smith’s longed for normalcy, but with an Autistic son unable to communicate and prone to violent outbursts, the ocean was the only place they could find peace. Together they sell their home and set sail on the adventure of a lifetime.
As their journey unfolds, they discover wondrous new places and meet eccentric characters, who impart lessons about life on island and sea, free from the expectations and pressures of society.
Not only do they experience the reef and its many beauties, they also uncover a deeper understanding of themselves and what’s truly important in life.
This unflinching film documents an honest, unapologetic memoir of a journey that changed their lives forever. A journey of love, acceptance, and freedom.
The Smith Family
Adam Smith
Captain & Father
Joanne Smith
First Mate & Mother
Sam Smith
Eldest Son
Lauren-ann Smith
Director & Daughter
Mackenzie Smith
Youngest Son