The Wild Swimmers

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Very exited to hear that "The Wild Swimmers" has been invited for the 2023 Mendocino Film Festival! Look for us on Friday the 2nd of June!
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"The Wild Swimmers" shows the lifestyle of open water swimmers, exploring the cold glacial lakes of New Zealand. The narrative is provided through a poem that highlights the sportsmanship and challenges, and the dichotomy of sharing an outdoor adventure together whilst looking down into the depths alone. The video complements the narrative by showing the stunning scenery and landscape of the Southern Lakes area, and the strong communal feeling that belongs to this group of strange, wild swimmers.
This video was one of the finalists in the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival. Special thanks to the Southern Lakes Swimming Club in Queentown, and to the swimming club in Cromwell.
Footage has been collected during the Pigeon Island (Lake Whakatipu) and Coffee Boat (Lake Dunstan) swim.
The poem is written by Bethany Rogers, and the narration is done by Steve McCallion - both members of the swimming club. Music can be found here: audiojungle.net/item/ambient-...

[@iscanlinsaat8293]

So relaxing, hello to all wild swimmers, with love from Turkey 🇹🇷

[@marinator1990]

Awesome feedback! How is the swimming in Turkey?

[@HollyDunnDesign]

The best place in the world to swim! What a beautiful video.

[@marinator1990]

Thank you, I really appreciate that :)

[@MsJmackenzie]

Visually stunning and very calming to watch and listen to, fabulous poem and narration 🥰🥰

[@marinator1990]

Thank you, great to hear you liked it!

[@fennekuss]

Heel gaaf broertje! Nog een keer gekeken, blijft prachtig :)

[@diegoghersevich2565]

It is beautiful!!! I love swimming in the nature!!!

[@marinator1990]

It is amazing, right? Where do you normally swim?

[@marcusleite581]

This video represents me and my friends so much! Loved it! 🥰

[@marinator1990]

So glad to hear it! Where are you guys swimming?

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

This was so therapeutic, the rhythm of the voice coinciding with the rhythm of arms. Loved it. Thank you.

[@marinator1990]

Thank you very much, I really appreciate the lovely feedback!

[@lyndahall0402]

Absolutely love this, the words, music, the voice, the scenery, stops you in your tracks and draws you in, well done 👏👏👏

[@marinator1990]

Thank you very much! Lots of credits to the incredible poem and narration :)

[@GavinLangOfficial]

Well done Marijn and thanks for sharing.

[@marinator1990]

Thanks Gavin! Really happy that it is received so well :)

[@johnnybutler523]

Well done , enjoyable:).

[@marinator1990]

Thanks, appreciate it 😊

[@simonwilkes2655]

As a wild swimming addict myself, as it is where I feel the most at home, and at ease, thought this was absolutely excellent!

[@marinator1990]

Thank you so much for the comment! The feeling of being out in the unknown is amazing 😊

[@1980nz]

Great video Marijin, can’t say I’ll be joining in but so cool to see.

[@marinator1990]

Thanks man! You'd be surprised how relaxing and beautiful it is :)

[@petermaguire3948]

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[@marinator1990]

Sounds awesome!

[@tinacodling-iq7dz]

Have you considered submitting this to Kendal Mountain Festival?

[@marinator1990]

No, I haven't! Do you have more information? I'd love to give it a try 😊