Shantyboat
Brand
ProjectShantyboat
Date
Jun 2026
Description
Reddit presents Shantyboat, a documentary project exploring the journey of Wes Modes and his self-built vessel. The narrative charts the construction and multi-year river travel of the shantyboat across various American waterways. The film utilizes a documentary approach, leaning into a distinct collage aesthetic. The production integrates vintage maps, polaroid photography, and hand-drawn annotations, rendered in a monochrome and warm palette. VFX and visual effects are used to synthesize these diverse elements within a vertical video format.
Style
Documentary, Vertical, Monochrome, Warm
Techniques
Collage, VFX / visual effects
Industries
Streaming Platforms
Color
Beige
Navy
Context
Social Media / Short Form Video
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