The Herring Queen

As the world faces a sea change and generations of fishermen face their fate, a Scottish fishing village holds tight to tradition and continues to crown a teenage girl their Herring Queen.

Through the observational lens of a village’s fishy festival, we feel the impacts of a global climate crisis.

Selected as part of the Netflix Documentary Talent Fund.
Nominated for BAFTA Scotland Awards: Best Short Film & Animation.
Nominated for RTS Scotland Award: Best Short Form.
Nominated for Best Documentary Short at Raindance Film Festival, 2025.

Directed by Eilidh Munro
Produced by Isabella Bassett
Production Company: Netflix and Compatible Film and TV
Edited by Erika Iesse