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Foreverglading

Directed by Gregory Pesochin, Rey Jaffet
United States
2025
9 mins

In Foreverglading, the film follows a community coming together to celebrate the beauty and importance of Florida’s Everglades through art, skateboarding, and environmental preservation. The story is narrated by Rey Jaffet.

The heart of the story lies in a skate park that becomes more than just a recreational space. It evolves into a living, breathing mural, a tribute to the Everglades, painted with love by artists, children, families, and the local tribe. Vibrant artwork inspired by the swamp flows seamlessly into the wildflower meadow planted nearby, creating a sensory experience that bridges the gap between art and nature. As butterflies and pollinators visit the flowers, and children splash through water-painted ramps, the skate park becomes a testament to how creativity and nature can coexist harmoniously.

'Foreverglading' is screening with:

Subtropic (Shorts Block)

From Everglades art to punk rebellion, flamingo love stories to Miami street culture – this package delivers fresh, bold, and unexpected stories straight from South Florida’s indie scene!

  • Year
    2025
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    World Premiere
  • Director
    Gregory Pesochin, Rey Jaffet
  • Producer
    Rey Jaffet
  • Writer
    Rey Jaffet
  • Cinematographer
    Gregory Pesochin, Samantha Hunter
  • Editor
    Gregory Pesochin, Rey Jaffet
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Theme
    Short
  • Award
    UM Short Doc, Reel South

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