I've Disobeyed the Film God Laws": Lindsey Ryan on Shooting Her Debut Feature at Sea, With Kids, a Boat and a Hamster

Lindsey Ryan is bringing her debut feature Capsized to the world premiere at Edinburgh, despite calling it an almost “cliché” example of disobeying what filmmakers are told not to attempt. Speaking in late July ahead of the festival, the American director said she built the project around an animal, children, and a real boat—along with a tight filming schedule that limited the kids to no more than four hours per day. The story follows Ray (Rhys Ifans) and his five children as an idyllic houseboat trip unravels after financial troubles emerge, with Diane (Lily Rabe) facing an emotional and monetary fight. Shot at sea with Coast Guard oversight and a “dangerously small” hamster onboard, Ryan credits her maritime instincts to growing up on Long Island.