Welcome to Tommy’s Island

From award-winning filmmaker Gavin Shwahla, comes the story of one local citizen’s efforts to protect an island refuge in the middle of the Jersey Shore.

  • The Issue

    Treasure Island has long been a place of wilderness. Once a sanctuary for Bald Eagles, Oystercatchers, Horseshoe Crabs, and other wildlife - this island refuge is now facing impending threats of climate change, human-made pollution, and habitat destruction.

  • The Story

    Tommy's Island follows the story of Tommy, a 70-year-old New Jersey local who struggles to protect an island in the middle of the Manasquan River. The film symbolizes the conflicts between the natural and human worlds and how even those places closest to home are worth fighting for.

  • The Campaign

    Through the work of our subject, we found inspiration and passion for protecting this beautiful island. Now, it’s time to use this story to inspire greater action. Find out how you can get involved and participate in the campaign to protect Treasure Island.