Movie, Video and Animation Design Tide and Tradition Video by Aishath Naajila The film Maldivian Fishermen features traditional single pole and line fishing of tuna in the Maldives, a sustainable method which is often described as the lifeblood of the island nation. For generations, tuna has been a staple food that supports daily life across the islands. Adopting a storytelling approach with cinematic visuals and immersive sound design, the project captures skilled fishermen working in a coordinated rhythm aboard a traditional Dhonis, bringing the experience to a global stage.
Silver A' Design Award Winner
Tide and Tradition Video by Aishath Naajila is a distinguished winner of the A' Movie, Video and Animation Design Award. Tide and Tradition Video earned the Silver A' Design Award in 2026 and is showcased on Best Designs of the World among other exceptional designs. Explore the details of the project, discover other works by Aishath Naajila and see why Tide and Tradition Video design sets itself apart from its competition.
About Tide and Tradition
Movie, Video and Animation Design Tide and Tradition Video by Aishath Naajila The film Maldivian Fishermen features traditional single pole and line fishing of tuna in the Maldives, a sustainable method which is often described as the lifeblood of the island nation. For generations, tuna has been a staple food that supports daily life across the islands. Adopting a storytelling approach with cinematic visuals and immersive sound design, the project captures skilled fishermen working in a coordinated rhythm aboard a traditional Dhonis, bringing the experience to a global stage. Tide and Tradition earned the Silver A' Design Award, a distinguished level of recognition in the A' Design Award & Competition. Silver A' Design Award designs combine creativity with advanced design, and are selected by a grand jury, as superior entries in their respective categories, after fair, ethical, meritocratic and independent academic review, where nominated works are voted following blind peer-review process on pre-established, publicly-available evaluation criteria.
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