'West Landing,' Short Documentary Featuring Retired Swimmers, Will Screen at Hamptons International Film Festival

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The swimmers, all retirees, head into the water with their colorful swim buoys. HONORA CAMPBELL

The swimmers, all retirees, head into the water with their colorful swim buoys. HONORA CAMPBELL

"West Landing" is director Doug Gallo's filmmaking debut. SHANI HADJIAN PHOTOGRAPHY

The movie poster for

The movie poster for "West Landing," director and filmmaker Doug Gallo's debut.

The support they show each other is a big part of the reason why the swimmers keep showing up for their regular dips in the bay at West Landing. CAROLYN BAJZER

The support they show each other is a big part of the reason why the swimmers keep showing up for their regular dips in the bay at West Landing. CAROLYN BAJZER

A lighthearted moment on the shore that was captured in the documentary short film,

A lighthearted moment on the shore that was captured in the documentary short film, "West Landing," by Doug Gallo. CAROLYN BAJZER

The swimmers in the group vary in terms of ability level but are committed to getting together on a regular basis, both for the exercise and the camaraderie, and the sense of peace they feel when they're out in the water. HONORA CAMPBELL

The swimmers in the group vary in terms of ability level but are committed to getting together on a regular basis, both for the exercise and the camaraderie, and the sense of peace they feel when they're out in the water. HONORA CAMPBELL

The swimmers in the group vary in terms of ability level but are committed to getting together on a regular basis, both for the exercise and the camaraderie, and the sense of peace they feel when they're out in the water. HONORA CAMPBELL

The swimmers in the group vary in terms of ability level but are committed to getting together on a regular basis, both for the exercise and the camaraderie, and the sense of peace they feel when they're out in the water. HONORA CAMPBELL

Each swimmer goes out with a brightly colored swim buoy. CAROLYN BAJZER

Each swimmer goes out with a brightly colored swim buoy. CAROLYN BAJZER

authorCailin Riley on Sep 28, 2025
When Doug Gallo of Hampton Bays set out to make his first film, a documentary short, he thought he was telling a sports story, about a group of retirees and... more

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