Films and talks focusing on humans’ relationships with rivers, estuaries, and water, in Cambridge, the Fens, & beyond, along with the presentation of artistic responses from the afternoon’s creative workshop.

Filmmaker Matthew John Harrison introduces his documentary ‘Oysterland’ – which spends time with the oystermen of Mersea Island, Essex, and explores the ancient oyster culture of the city of Colchester. The film is a flowing journey of working on the waters of an estuary that has sustained a local trade for thousands of years.

There will be the first screening of short films commissioned for the festival and made during Summer 2025:

‘Eel Man’ is a short documentary about Peter Carter, the last of the traditional fen eel catchers.

Tickets for this screening are available through the Cambridge Past, Present and Future website here: https://cambridgeppf.org/etn/wet-and-scaly-evening/

Tickets are £5 per person, or £7.50 if combined with the afternoon workshop.

This event is presented in partnership with the Museum of Cambridge, as part of the Cambridge ‘Rivers of Film’ Festival.

Accessibility:

The Enid Porter Room has level access into the space. You can also read about our accessibility information on our website. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk.

Getting Here:

We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.

You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.

Photography:

Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish for you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Healthy Events:

If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day.