Fore & Aft

Directed by @gaberealvideo
Executive Producers @timbradleyvideo, @gaberealvideo
DOP @colbytodisco
Editor @rhidianpentz
Assistant Editor @downtown_oround
Produced by @colin_davy
Illustrations & Animations sarahdelahuntyillustration, sydvaughnmotion, joeybydesign
Sound Mix rianhunterproduction

For over 230 years, Lowell’s Boat Shop has perched over the Merrimack River in Massachusetts. Once an economic powerhouse, Lowell’s is now primarily a museum, National Historic Landmark, and vital hub for youth mentorship. Graham McKay, the master boat builder, safeguards tradition and community at the shop. While Graham has mentored for years, he finds a precocious pupil in William, a 16-year-old drawn to the water and the workshop. The duo bond swiftly. William thrives at Lowell’s—nurturing his craft, mentoring peers, and racing to finish a boat for a crucial client. As William plans for college and beyond, he and Graham reflect on Lowell’s amidst a changing world, pondering their futures.