SHUCKING TRADITION

Documentary Short | Williamsport Premiere

USA | 2025 | 19mins

Director, Writer, & Producer: David Helfer Wells

Synopsis: Shucking Tradition is an eighteen minute documentary film following a cohort of forward-thinking, hard-working women bringing new energy and perspectives to oyster farming, a New England industry layered with history. They avoid drawing attention to their gender while subtly upending ingrained stereotypes. While balancing challenging work-life dynamics, their flexibility and strong work ethic have enabled them to prove themselves in a tradition-bound maritime profession.