As storytelling is a historical modality for the recording and sharing of community knowledge, we will apply documentary filmmaking using techniques underpinned by powerful narratives to relate place-based perspectives on glacial meltwater.

The feature length film (30-80 min), Top-Down/Bottom-Up, will capture a deep-dive examination of a singular and outstanding example of the impacts of changing ice-volume on communities down-stream of mountain glaciers to the ocean.

The intended narrative of the film is to appreciate the process of building models for improved predictions of downstream effects of our changing climate. More so we will share the experiences, perspectives and wisdom accumulated within those communities in zones of high risk due to these changes, as they negotiate living, and in some cases survival.

The filming of the documentary film is meant to braid together both meanings of the Top-Down/Bottom-Up. It will begin with shadowing the research team, however the film’s storyline will navigate towards the unearthing and celebration of how science fits into a much larger narrative where assimilation of convergent knowledge carries the greatest potential for strategies for sustainable futures.