Indie Entertainment Podcast

Monica speaks to Director Mike Day about his journey and about the passion behind whales and the clash the exists between man and the sea. Day captures the awesome visual power of the land as sweeping cinematography shows the Faroe Islands shrouded in mist and suspended in time. The film gains impressive access to the community, which proves particularly advantageous for obtaining footage of the whale hunt. The immersive aural tracks let the wind blow and the birds squawk as the film depicts a land worth preserving. The soundtrack affords a sense of being present on the Faroe Islands and right in the thick of the fight. – Point of View Magazine THE ISLANDS AND THE WHALES has its national broadcast premiere on the PBS documentary series POV (Point of View) on Monday, October 9, 2017 (check local listings). POV is American television's longest-running independent documentary series, now in its 30th season. About the filmmaker: Mike Day is a Scottish director and cinematographer. His debut film THE GUGA HUNTERS