"It'll Never Work", Talk and film by the Electric Lobster Fisherman, Irvine
A Scottish documentary film screening with an intro, talk through and Q&A about building and working the first all electric fishing boat
It'll Never Work - In Person Event
A multi award winning and well received documentary film and talk through the highs, lows, laughs and challenges on the road to creating a commercially workable low impact fishing boat.
This Scottish film follows the real-life struggle of building the Lorna Jane, the UK's first electric commercial fishing boat. Set on Scotland's West coast in the scenic Argyll village of Tayvallich, this entertaining & insightful documentary maps the highs, lows, laughs and challenges in this ambitious venture as well as the determination and skillset of boat builder & fisherman Hans Unkles. A small film, but a powerful one. It's a real story, a drama, a documentary, a thriller, a comedy, a snatch of real life, a tragedy, a feel-good story and an environmental statement all set in the West Coast of Scotland's fishing industry.
This event has been supported by the Fishmongers Company London, and is free to attend. Donations to travel and filming costs welcomed
A Scottish documentary film screening with an intro, talk through and Q&A about building and working the first all electric fishing boat
It'll Never Work - In Person Event
A multi award winning and well received documentary film and talk through the highs, lows, laughs and challenges on the road to creating a commercially workable low impact fishing boat.
This Scottish film follows the real-life struggle of building the Lorna Jane, the UK's first electric commercial fishing boat. Set on Scotland's West coast in the scenic Argyll village of Tayvallich, this entertaining & insightful documentary maps the highs, lows, laughs and challenges in this ambitious venture as well as the determination and skillset of boat builder & fisherman Hans Unkles. A small film, but a powerful one. It's a real story, a drama, a documentary, a thriller, a comedy, a snatch of real life, a tragedy, a feel-good story and an environmental statement all set in the West Coast of Scotland's fishing industry.
This event has been supported by the Fishmongers Company London, and is free to attend. Donations to travel and filming costs welcomed
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- all ages
- In-person
- Doors at 6:30 pm
Refund Policy
Location
Scottish Maritime Museum, Linthouse Building
Harbour Road
Irvine KA12 8BT
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