Between the Lines is a 14-minute documentary short made in the United States and directed by Liz McGregor together with Alex Obregon and Felipe Zanotti. The film belongs to the adventure-documentary genre and unfolds in a natural setting, with filming carried out in Chile.
The documentary's central subject is fly fishing, practised in a river environment. The protagonist, Alex Obregon, recounts his deep personal relationship with the river, a recurring element in his life since early childhood. The sporting activity is not presented merely as technical skill or competition, but as a form of connection with oneself, nature and the creatures inhabiting aquatic ecosystems.
Alex Obregon, who appears in the film as himself, is also co-director and a central figure in the story. After beginning work as a river guide in southern Chile, Alex came to fly fishing through direct contact with rapids and waterways. The film explores his moments immersed in nature and the awareness he developed over time of the balance between human activity and environmental conservation.
Between the Lines offers a message of introspection and harmony: an invitation to rediscover the value of time spent in nature and respect for river environments, often fragile and undervalued. The narrative is interwoven with evocative natural imagery, underscoring how sport can also be an act of listening and reconciliation with one's inner landscape.
The documentary was completed on 26 September 2024 with a production budget of USD 19,000. Shot digitally in colour, it is a non-student production and not the director's first work. The languages spoken in the film are English and Spanish. No official information on a premiere or distribution has been announced so far.
Film Information
Title: Between the Lines
Original title: Between the Lines
Direction: Liz McGregor, Alex Obregon, Felipe Zanotti
Production: Liz McGregor
Country: United States
Language: English, Spanish
Running time: 14 minutes
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Sport featured: Fly fishing
Main subject(s): Alex Obregon
Completion date: 26 September 2024
Premiere: [Not specified]
Distributor: [Not specified]
Shooting format: Digital, colour
Director's first film: No
Student project: No