A Series of Short Films about the Working Boats of North Devon

Boat Stories is a series of ten short documentary films about people whose lives revolve around fishing and working boats in northern Devon.

The stories are told by the people: those who own, skipper, crew or row boats themselves. So no presenter or studio recorded voice over to fill in the gaps - we film out on boats, record out on location and go with what we get. 

The result is a lively series of films with an amazing energy as each film takes you on a new adventure. Martin Hesp of Western Morning News wrote of our second film salmon netting "in telling their story, this documentary is as charming, colourful and fascinating a film as any shot in the region for years."  

You can watch our films and read my 'making of' blogs by clicking on the links below: 
For more information: see our films page.
  • Meanwhile check out the rest of this website which is full of information and stories: where and how to get out on the water (boat trips and charter page) 
  • where to buy locally landed fish (fish page) plus a heritage page 
  • and regular blogs ranging from a trip to Lundy, with MarineLife on the MS Oldenburg, Clovelly: a working harbour to a visit to S&P fish shop (news page.) 

The films will continue to be shared online at the North Devon Moving Image website and via YouTube. A DVD or Blu Ray of all 10 films is now available to buy via this website.

The films have been shown at over 300 events so far. To keep up to date with the project and events where you can watch the films please like our facebook page, (boat stories north devon) join our twitter feed @boat_stories and visit our news page for updates and we’ll do our best to make the adventure interesting.

Boat Stories is hugely grateful to our funders & supporters: Northern Devon FLAG, Bideford Bridge Trust, Tarka Country Trust, North Devon Plus, Clovelly Estate, West Country Rivers Trust, Fullabrook CIC, the Landmark Trust & Bideford Film Society. Boat Stories was hosted by North Devon Moving Image CIC.

If you want to show the films, sell the DVDs or find out more contact Jo
[email protected]
[email protected]
Jo Stewart-Smith, Producer, May 2016    
07816 815761
01769 580361


Trailer for our latest film - now on our films page!

Watch Our Latest Film

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The Bideford Pilot

Read Our Blog

Follow the Boat Stories North Devon blog and keep up to date with our progress on the News page.
Please let us know what you think of the Boat Stories films in our digital guest book.
IMAGE COPYRIGHT

All images on the web pages & blogs are taken by and copyright Jo Stewart-Smith unless credited otherwise.

The banner photos are copyright Jo Stewart-Smith or Amanda McCormack North Devon Moving Image

If you would like to use  an image or like a high res version please contact [email protected] & we'll do our best to help.
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Two films: Salmon netting & Clovelly herring were selected by the official jury to celebrate Bath's 25th film festival
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Fishing for Clovelly Herring selected for Plymouth Film Festival & nominated for best documentary & best of the south west
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