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The Wilder Kitchen

Fire & salt

Will Hamer collecting Scottish seawater, emerging from ladder into sea after fishing mackerel
Will from The Wilder Kitchen on fishing boat bow, sailing into the Sound of Jura, Scotland
Freshly caught mackerel in bucket on Scottish shore with fire from Gozney oven glowing at frame edge
An image of a life ring on the edge of the boat
Fresh mackerel on fishing line being reeled in for dinner on Scottish coast
Beautiful fresh mackerel on a platter, skin glistening as they're about to be cooked over fire
Will from The Wilder Kitchen coming in to shelter from the elements
Fresh flatbreads being pulled out the Gozney oven
Close up of charred mackerel fresh from fire with crispy skin, Scottish outdoor cooking
Wide angle of Will cooking by the Scottish water’s edge, outdoor fire cooking scene
Will carrying fresh mackerel through Crinan harbour, just off the boat in Scotland
Close up of hands stretching fresh flatbreads ready for baking over fire in Crinan, Scotland
Wide angle of Will dressing the flatbreads
Medium shot of Will reeling in fishing line for fresh mackerel on Scottish coast
Will tending to the fire
Close up of Will tasting freshly caught mackerel, delight on his face, Scottish seafood experience
Will receiving coffee through ship porthole from kitchen to deck, Scottish fishing boat scene
Will scooping fresh seawater with metal bowl to prep mackerel for cooking on Scottish coast
Close up of Will smelling summer tomatoes before cooking over fire, Scottish outdoor kitchen
Will enjoying freshly brewed coffee in yellow oilskins on Scottish fishing boat
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Hands on fresh mackerel on chopping board, ready for prep and cooking in Scotland
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Wide shot of Will reeling in fishing line for fresh mackerel under brooding Scottish sky
Will holding ship railing as boat crashes through waves off Scottish coast
Captain Ross discussing mackerel plans with Will inside fishing boat cabin, Scottish coast
Rain and sea spray swept across fishing boat cabin window, wipers clearing view under brooding Scottish skies
View out of cabin to Will attempting to catch Mackerel
Freshly caught mackerel in a blue bucket
View through fishing boat cabin as Will watches Captain Ross assist with fishing, Scottish coast
Wide shot of Captain Ross navigating fishing boat through stormy Sound of Jura, Scottish coast
Landscape view from boat over Crinan and surrounding Scottish coastline, moody atmospheric lighting
Will looking thrilled and relieved after catching mackerel on Scottish fishing boat

  • In this first episode, we join chef Will Hamer of The Wilder Kitchen on a journey across the Sound of Jura in search of the season’s first mackerel. With friend and local fisherman Ross at the helm, we set out into wild waters before returning to shore to cook over open flame — a simple, soulful meal shaped by fire, salt, and sea

    Shot on location on Scotland’s west coast, Fire & Salt is a quiet exploration of outdoor cooking, elemental ingredients, and the landscapes that shape them

    Shot on the Sony A1 mkII with Sony G-Master lenses and DJI Mavic drone

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    The Colour Grade

    We wanted the grade to be led by the environment — drawing from the rugged textures and muted tones of Scotland’s west coast to place the viewer right there in the landscape

    Inspired by the shifting light of the Sound of Jura and grounded in a subtle film print emulation, the grade reflects the raw, weather-worn character of the surroundings. A restrained, location-led approach that lets the natural palette shape the look.

    If you like the look of this grade then be sure to check out this documentary on Ellis

    Production Co: Pixillion

    Director & DoP: Remco Merbis

    Colourist: Iain Pennington

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