SANIBEL started as an exploration of the people and businesses central to seashell culture in Southwest Florida. Six weeks into production, Hurricane Ian, one of the largest hurricanes in US history, all but wiped Sanibel Island off the map.
SYNOPSIS
SANIBEL began as an offbeat comedy exploring the quirky, seashell-obsessed culture of Southwest Florida. But six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian — one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history — devastated the region.
As the waters receded, the crew returned to find a transformed landscape and story.
What was once a lighthearted film now grappled with a deeper question: would the community’s love for shells and the coastline survive the weight of its overwhelming grief, or would it find a way to heal and rebuild?
