Language of Water (2026)

How do you convey the rhythm of crashing waves to a mind that has never processed audio? Shot entirely on rich 16mm film, this close-up documentary tracks surfer and photo artist Lily Bertrand-Webb and her sister Bellaray as they investigate the fundamental qualities of auditory experience and examine the cultural divide separating deaf and hearing communities. Through shared movements and coastal exploration, the pair reveal how vibration, sight, and environment translate what traditional listening leaves behind.