This spring, high school students in Massachusetts submitted their five minute documentaries to the Salem Film Festival for the chance to be a finalist and have their film screened at the festival. The five minute films are considered the work of “the best young high school documentarians in Massachusetts,” according to the Salem Film Festival.
Govs student Jessie Swindell ’16 submitted her documentary film, “Chasing Sharks” to the festival and her film was one of 13 chosen as a finalist. Jessie’s film showed the process of tagging and releasing wild sharks off the coast of Massachusetts with her Marine Science course led by teacher John Pirie.
To watch "Chasing Sharks," click here.