Plymouth documentary captures treasure trove under the sea

A documentary delving into a local man’s underwater world is set to be showcased at Plymouth University, to coincide with the prestigious British Art Show 7. The story is based on the true life events of 75-year-old Plymouth diver Ray Ives, who has a hoard of treasures gathered from a lifetime of ‘scrannying’ in the deep, including portholes, swords, gold and silver. Plymouth University Arts Lecturer, Amanda Bluglass worked on a private commission to make the short film, selecting one of her talented first year students, Danny Cooke, to film and edit the piece. The short cinematic documentary 'Ray: A Life Underwater' was shot entirely on location in and around Plymouth Sound in High Definition using aerial and diving filming. Amanda became fascinated about making the documentary when a friend told her about Ray’s story and all his finds. Yacht Havens, who host a museum for Ray’s belongings, sponsored Amanda’s project. The short film is due to be screened at the University this month.