‘Beach Day’, directed by Matt Ferran, is a delightful, no-dialogue micro-short that celebrates the simple joys of childhood. With young Miles Ferran at the heart of this film, we watch a boy discover the fascinating rhythm of the ocean – its waves gently teasing the shore, and by extension, him. What’s beautiful here is that he isn’t scared of the water; it’s his playful opponent. He dances around it, laughing as it tries to touch his toes. The film turns this innocent beach game into something almost profound.
There’s a certain magic to how Ferran captures the child’s world – everything is bigger, more curious. Jasmine Myra’s jazzy soundtrack floats like a breeze, with saxophone notes wrapping around the film, adding warmth and a sense of wonder. The lack of dialogue lets us sink into the imagery and the mood without distractions. This film knows what it’s doing, and it does it with grace.
The cinematography, shot in slow motion, is what really elevates ‘Beach Day’. The smallest expressions – those moments of pure, unfiltered joy – are stretched out, allowing us to savor every detail. It’s almost as if time slows down so we can linger in the happiness just a little longer. This short film is personal, tender, and so universally relatable that it pulls you back to your own childhood, when the world was simple, and joy could be found in something as small as chasing waves.
