Time and Tide
Tallahassee, Florida | Film Short
Documentary
A small coastal gem on Florida’s west coast, Cedar Key has touched lives beyond its shores. But island life brings rough waters, as hurricanes impact the community. Cedar Key is rich with stories, each shaped by resilience, tradition, and an unbreakable connection to where its residents call home.
Time and Tide
Tallahassee, Florida | Film Short
Documentary
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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A small coastal gem on Florida’s west coast, Cedar Key has touched lives beyond its shores. But island life brings rough waters, as hurricanes impact the community. Cedar Key is rich with stories, each shaped by resilience, tradition, and an unbreakable connection to where its residents call home.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A documentary that is dedicated to showcasing the spirit of this small island, Time and Tide brings to life the beauty and challenges of living in Cedar Key. Following local residents in their day-to-day lives, we wanted to capture the question:
“Why Cedar Key?”
An island with a population of less than 700 people, Cedar Key has captured the hearts of tourists from around the world, with its small-town feel and coastal charm. Through resident interviews and island insight, Time and Tide offers an intimate portrait of a community striving to preserve its identity and rich history.
Our whole team fell in love with this island. With the world's uncertainty, we knew if we didn't capture Cedar Key now, we may never will. With the personal connection the two directors have, we want to see this film reach the finish line and have as many people fall in love with the island as much as we did.
“Ever since I was a child, I would visit this island. My parents are both from Cedar Key and my lineage goes back generations, so being able to tell this story was very important to me. I believe that I have always been infatuated with the stories shared around this town; and I wanted to capture that feeling I have always had in some way. So to some degree, this film is a time capsule for me to be able to share how I have seen this place in time with others.”
-Cole Taylor, Co-Director
“The first time I went to Cedar Key, I got to see what this small island had to offer and meet some of the island’s great residents. But soon after, Hurricane Helene struck, devastating the island. Many of the houses and buildings were affected, showcasing how one hurricane can make an impact. However, after going back to the island again, I got to see how the people of Cedar Key started to rebuild and keep their spirits high. It’s not the first time a hurricane has hit, but you can tell that they know to keep on moving. Cole and I wanted to capture that resilience. To show that this island is more than a hurricane hit. The people and the culture are special, and we know the best way to document that is through a documentary. With our small but mighty team, we hope to connect our audience to this beautiful town and see it, not only through our lens, but through the town’s love of the island.”
-Katie Smith, Co-Director
“When approached with the opportunity of filming in Cedar Key, I was thrilled with the idea of filming in a new space, but I did not know what to expect. It was instantly clear that filming this documentary will be an unforgettable project because of Cedar Key’s beauty and its wonderful population. With Cole and Katie’s direction, I felt confident in capturing Cedar Key in a way that people could take in its liveliness to the fullest extent. Pulling from Lance Oppenheim’s 2020 film, Some Kind Of Heaven, I made it my mission to film the authenticity of another small corner of Florida that has grown a liking to golf carts.”
-Juan Martinez, Cinematographer
We filmed the documentary in the summer of 2025, staying with family and using our own resources to visualize and capture this documentary. The love this island has shown us is very apparent in the filming, and we are very thankful to have the opportunity to capture it. Supporting our pledge will get us to the finish line as we go forth in the editing and post-production process. We want to make this documentary the best it can be, and with your help, we can have it flourish!
We are very thankful to the community of Cedar Key for giving us the opportunity to film the documentary. As we enter the post-production stage, here is where your pledge will help us:
Our Breakdown
$300: Film Score
$300: Sound Library and Design Assets
$200: Color Assets and Visual Effects
$450: Film Festivals and Marketing
Follow our campaign and follow our Instagram for updates! @timeandtidedoc
As we are in our post-production stage, making a pledge will help us get to our finish line! We need to raise 80% of our goal to keep any funds raised. Any support means so much to our team, so thank you for helping us bring this documentary to life!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Film Score
Costs $300
Working with an incredible composer, musician, and filmmaker, Jordan Tomasello, we want to develop a custom score to accompany the film.
Sound Library and Design Assets
Costs $300
Aside from a score, our film is in need of a sound effects library and sound design software to complete the project.
Color Grading and Visual Effects
Costs $200
To complete the look of our film we will need to purchase assets for Color Grading and Visual Effects in our film.
Film Festivals and Marketing
Costs $450
To best reach our audience, we need to submit our final product to a series of local and national film festivals.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Katie Smith (Director): When Katie Smith was a kid, she would make films with her brother, her Legos and her dolls on their tiny camcorder just for her and her family to enjoy. Now that she is graduated with her BFA in Production at FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts, she has been able to increase her crew considerably. With her heightened enjoyment of directing and production design, she seeks to create fun, other-worldly films. Outside of film, she also enjoys art, acting, and photography and tries to incorporate these interests within her work.
Cole Taylor (Director, Sound Designer, Editor): Cole Taylor is a second year graduate student from Tampa, Florida, seeking his Master’s degree in film production with a specialty in sound at FSU. He got his start working various roles on small independent film projects, and eventually found his place in Sound. As a filmmaker he is very driven towards making films that push the audience’s perspective and allows them to view the world under a new lens.
Juan Martinez (Cinematographer, Editor): Juan Martinez is a Hispanic filmmaker attending the Florida State University College of Motion Pictures. Having been born in Colombia and moved to South Florida at the age of 5, Juan takes pride in his culture, his family, and his creative works.
Alex Taylor (Producer): Alex Taylor is New York based Producer aiming to combine his love for film with his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ Community. Having worked on over 40 productions while finishing a film production degree at FSU. He is often described by friends and co-workers as politely Type A with an acute attention to the cleanly nature of spreadsheets. It is his personal goal to ensure proper organization in any creative production.
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
A documentary that is dedicated to showcasing the spirit of this small island, Time and Tide brings to life the beauty and challenges of living in Cedar Key. Following local residents in their day-to-day lives, we wanted to capture the question:
“Why Cedar Key?”
An island with a population of less than 700 people, Cedar Key has captured the hearts of tourists from around the world, with its small-town feel and coastal charm. Through resident interviews and island insight, Time and Tide offers an intimate portrait of a community striving to preserve its identity and rich history.
Our whole team fell in love with this island. With the world's uncertainty, we knew if we didn't capture Cedar Key now, we may never will. With the personal connection the two directors have, we want to see this film reach the finish line and have as many people fall in love with the island as much as we did.
“Ever since I was a child, I would visit this island. My parents are both from Cedar Key and my lineage goes back generations, so being able to tell this story was very important to me. I believe that I have always been infatuated with the stories shared around this town; and I wanted to capture that feeling I have always had in some way. So to some degree, this film is a time capsule for me to be able to share how I have seen this place in time with others.”
-Cole Taylor, Co-Director
“The first time I went to Cedar Key, I got to see what this small island had to offer and meet some of the island’s great residents. But soon after, Hurricane Helene struck, devastating the island. Many of the houses and buildings were affected, showcasing how one hurricane can make an impact. However, after going back to the island again, I got to see how the people of Cedar Key started to rebuild and keep their spirits high. It’s not the first time a hurricane has hit, but you can tell that they know to keep on moving. Cole and I wanted to capture that resilience. To show that this island is more than a hurricane hit. The people and the culture are special, and we know the best way to document that is through a documentary. With our small but mighty team, we hope to connect our audience to this beautiful town and see it, not only through our lens, but through the town’s love of the island.”
-Katie Smith, Co-Director
“When approached with the opportunity of filming in Cedar Key, I was thrilled with the idea of filming in a new space, but I did not know what to expect. It was instantly clear that filming this documentary will be an unforgettable project because of Cedar Key’s beauty and its wonderful population. With Cole and Katie’s direction, I felt confident in capturing Cedar Key in a way that people could take in its liveliness to the fullest extent. Pulling from Lance Oppenheim’s 2020 film, Some Kind Of Heaven, I made it my mission to film the authenticity of another small corner of Florida that has grown a liking to golf carts.”
-Juan Martinez, Cinematographer
We filmed the documentary in the summer of 2025, staying with family and using our own resources to visualize and capture this documentary. The love this island has shown us is very apparent in the filming, and we are very thankful to have the opportunity to capture it. Supporting our pledge will get us to the finish line as we go forth in the editing and post-production process. We want to make this documentary the best it can be, and with your help, we can have it flourish!
We are very thankful to the community of Cedar Key for giving us the opportunity to film the documentary. As we enter the post-production stage, here is where your pledge will help us:
Our Breakdown
$300: Film Score
$300: Sound Library and Design Assets
$200: Color Assets and Visual Effects
$450: Film Festivals and Marketing
Follow our campaign and follow our Instagram for updates! @timeandtidedoc
As we are in our post-production stage, making a pledge will help us get to our finish line! We need to raise 80% of our goal to keep any funds raised. Any support means so much to our team, so thank you for helping us bring this documentary to life!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Film Score
Costs $300
Working with an incredible composer, musician, and filmmaker, Jordan Tomasello, we want to develop a custom score to accompany the film.
Sound Library and Design Assets
Costs $300
Aside from a score, our film is in need of a sound effects library and sound design software to complete the project.
Color Grading and Visual Effects
Costs $200
To complete the look of our film we will need to purchase assets for Color Grading and Visual Effects in our film.
Film Festivals and Marketing
Costs $450
To best reach our audience, we need to submit our final product to a series of local and national film festivals.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Katie Smith (Director): When Katie Smith was a kid, she would make films with her brother, her Legos and her dolls on their tiny camcorder just for her and her family to enjoy. Now that she is graduated with her BFA in Production at FSU's College of Motion Picture Arts, she has been able to increase her crew considerably. With her heightened enjoyment of directing and production design, she seeks to create fun, other-worldly films. Outside of film, she also enjoys art, acting, and photography and tries to incorporate these interests within her work.
Cole Taylor (Director, Sound Designer, Editor): Cole Taylor is a second year graduate student from Tampa, Florida, seeking his Master’s degree in film production with a specialty in sound at FSU. He got his start working various roles on small independent film projects, and eventually found his place in Sound. As a filmmaker he is very driven towards making films that push the audience’s perspective and allows them to view the world under a new lens.
Juan Martinez (Cinematographer, Editor): Juan Martinez is a Hispanic filmmaker attending the Florida State University College of Motion Pictures. Having been born in Colombia and moved to South Florida at the age of 5, Juan takes pride in his culture, his family, and his creative works.
Alex Taylor (Producer): Alex Taylor is New York based Producer aiming to combine his love for film with his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ Community. Having worked on over 40 productions while finishing a film production degree at FSU. He is often described by friends and co-workers as politely Type A with an acute attention to the cleanly nature of spreadsheets. It is his personal goal to ensure proper organization in any creative production.