Maldivian Fishermen Primary Function: Fideo troch Aishath Naajila

Maldivian Fishermen Primary Function: Fideo troch Aishath Naajila is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2026 A' Design Award yn Sulver yn de kompetysje-kategory Film, Fideo en Animaasje Ûntwerp.

SulverFilm· 2026

Maldivian Fishermen Primary Function: Fideo

troch Aishath Naajila

Klant: Two Thousand Isles

A' Design Award yn Sulver Winner yn de kategory Film

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Book Text: De film Maldivyske Fiskers lit tradisjonele inkelpaal-en-line-fiskerij fan tonyn yn 'e Malediven sjen, in duorsume metoade dy't faak beskreaun wurdt as de libbensier fan 'e eilânnaasje. Al generaasjes lang is tonyn in basisfiedsel dat it deistich libben oer de eilannen hinne stipet. Mei in ferhaljende oanpak, filmyske bylden en meislepende lûdûntwerp fangt it projekt betûfte fiskers dy't yn in koördineard ritme oan board fan in tradisjonele Dhoni wurkje, en bringt de ûnderfining nei in wrâldwiid poadium.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Sulver

Maldivian Fishermen Primary Function: Fideo is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver, in bûtengewoan prestisjeuze erkenning foar topûntwerpen dy't prachtich en yndrukwekkend binne. Sulverwinners binne tige briljante en ekstreem kreative wurken dy't de treflike ekspertize, it talint en de skerpsinnigens fan har ûntwerpers yllustrearje. Fan Maldivian Fishermen Primary Function: Fideo wurdt ferwachte dat it in prachtich foarbyldwurk is, opmerklik profesjoneel en djip ynnovatyf. Dit winnende ûntwerp fan de A' Design Award yn Sulver is in tige opfallende, bewûndere útfining dy't foardiel bringt en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferleget. Maldivian Fishermen Primary Function: Fideo is in skepping dêr't breed oerjûn wurdt, dy't winsken wekker makket, positive gefoelens bringt en ferwûnderjen en fernuvering opwekket.

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Unike Eigenskippen: This is an independently produced documentary visual project capturing the traditional pole-and-line fishing practice in the Maldives. Created during COVID-19 while in isolation at sea, it combines cinematography, sound design, and immersive storytelling. Its strength lies in its authenticity, produced within real conditions of isolation, offering an intimate, unfiltered portrayal of Maldivian fishermen. The work stands out for its experiential approach, blending heritage, resilience, and cinematic realism.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: Shot aboard a 100-foot pole-and-line fishing dhoni, the project documents Maldivian fishermen working at sea with precise, coordinated movements resembling a disciplined system. Through aerial perspectives, it captures the ocean’s food chain in motion, sharks, skipjack tuna, and fishermen, framing these moments to reflect the deep connection between this traditional practice and the Maldives’ identity and way of life.
Labels: sustainable, fishing, pole and line, Maldives, tuna, ocean, documentry
Produksjetechnology: Filmed on a Sony A7 III with 35mm, 85mm, and 70–200mm lenses, with aerials via DJI Phantom 4 and underwater footage on a GoPro during freediving, the project was produced independently,covering planning, real-time filming, editing, sound design, and colour grading. An unobtrusive approach allowed fishermen to work naturally, ensuring an authentic, unstaged portrayal without direction.
Untwerpútdaging: The project faced logistical constraints, including limited equipment, a single drone battery requiring precise planning, and long waits for unpredictable moments at sea. The first four days saw no catch due to bait shortages, and underwater footage relied solely on a GoPro. Adapting strategically, key moments were captured to form an authentic narrative of the fishermen’s practice and the ocean’s food chain.
Undersyk: Documentary visual research on sustainable pole-and-line fishing in the Maldives. Field-based observation and immersive filming were conducted over 8 days in March 2020 aboard a local fishing vessel during the COVID-19 period. Data was collected through photography, film, aerial, and underwater footage. Participants included local fishermen. The results highlight ecological balance, resilience, and coordination. The impact emphasizes cultural preservation and awareness of sustainable fishing practices.
Ynspiraasje: Inspired by a lifelong curiosity about fishing in the Maldives, the project evolved through Two Thousand Isles, where travel deepened an interest in storytelling and lived experience. While learning freediving, the filmmaker joined an eight-day trip on a local boat, living at sea, waking before dawn and at midnight, eating the catch, and observing the ocean’s food chain in motion.
Projektdoer: Filmed over eight days aboard a fishing vessel in March 2020, during the early stages of COVID-19, the project was later completed with full post-production, editing, sound design, and colour grading, independently carried out later that year.
Operaasjestreamferrin: Operated on a traditional pole-and-line dhoni, the method relies on coordinated teamwork and timing rather than machinery. Fishermen attract skipjack tuna with live bait, triggering a feeding response where fish are hooked individually. Key moments, bait release, surface frenzy, precise catching, transform ocean activity into a sustainable harvest, reducing bycatch and ensuring quality, rooted in skill, patience, and harmony with marine life.
Patinten: All the copyrights belong to Aishath Naajila, 2023.
Ofbyldingskrediten: Videography & Photography: Aishath Naajila