A Short Film by Marc Gollenia featuring Tal Lemmens
Consigned to the Sea is an ongoing short film that explores the process behind Tal Lemmens’ ocean photography. From reading weather conditions and working in challenging environments, to the technical and creative decisions that shape each final ocean artwork.
With filming currently happening along the Great Ocean Road, the project blends cinematography with a glimpse into vision most viewers never see. It’s a story about patience, timing, environment, and the relationship between the ocean and the artist working within it. This isn’t about perfection or spectacle. It’s about the reality of creating ocean imagery. Early, cold mornings, heavy conditions, missed moments, technical limits, and the rare alignment when everything comes together.
The film offers a deeper appreciation for what’s involved in each photograph, while highlighting the tools, places, people, and creative vision behind the work.
The project is currently in development, with a 60 second teaser released and a 5-6 minute final film underway. Marc & Tal, are crafting a film that reflects the same values found in Tal’s photography; honesty, restraint, connection, adversity, and respect for the ocean.
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Current Project Support
This film is proudly supported by a growing group of local businesses from the Surf & Bass Coast who share a strong connection to the coast, creativity, and community and see vision in Tal’s photography. Their early support has played a key role in helping this project take shape.
Want to get involved?
As the film continues to develop, we’re open to conversations with brands, organisations, businesses or festivals who feel a genuine connection to the story being told.
The project is moving forward independently, with the tools and production already in place. Any involvement is considered carefully and approached on a case-by-case basis, ensuring alignment with the ethos of the film and the reality of the creative process.
If the film resonates and you’d like to start a conversation, we’d love to hear from you.
Support the Project
Consigned to the Sea is an independently produced film project. For those who wish to support its ongoing development, optional contributions can be made below. All contributions are voluntary and help sustain the time, resources, and care involved in bringing the film to completion.