Sanibel

The documentary initially started as an offbeat comedy delving into the quirky, seashell-obsessed culture of Southwest Florida. However, six weeks into filming, Hurricane Ian -- one of the most destructive storms in U.S. history -- struck the region. When the waters receded, the crew returned to find a transformed landscape and a changed story. What began as a lighthearted film now confronted a deeper question: could the community's passion for shells and the coastline endure in the face of overwhelming grief, or would it find a way to heal and rebuild?