Nature forms the backbone of our economy, society, and our very survival. Explore one woman‚Äôs deep connection with forests and trees, the terrifying lives of wasps, how someone's relationships with birds can reflect their place in the world, and learn more about one of the most misunderstood, and surprisingly adorable, marsupials.

For her entire professional life, renowned ecologist Nalini Nadkarni pioneered climbing techniques to study "what grows back‚Äù after an ecological disturbance in the rainforest canopy. Now, after surviving a life-threatening fall from a tree, she must turn her research question onto herself in order to understand the effects of disturbance and recovery throughout her life.

Between Earth & Sky

Renowned ecologist Nalini Nadkarni pioneered climbing techniques to study "what grows back‚Äù after an ecological disturbance in the rainforest canopy. After surviving a life-threatening fall from a tree, she must turn her research question onto herself in order to understand the effects of disturbance and recovery throughout her life.

Join a courageous potter wasp on an enthralling journey! Witness this fascinating insect's tenacity and perseverance as it navigates its dangerous realm teeming with challenges and predators. The secrets of its hidden world are revealed in this short documentary.

Sandcastle - The Secret Life Of Potter Wasps

Join a courageous potter wasp on an enthralling journey! Witness this fascinating insect's tenacity and perseverance as it navigates its dangerous realm teeming with challenges and predators.

A robotic truck driver, on a dirt road, is replacing old wooden power poles with new concrete ones when he hits two birds.

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The Splint

A robotic truck driver, on a dirt road, is replacing old wooden power poles with new concrete ones when he hits two birds.

Alex Prieditis has made it his life's purpose to protect his beloved shorebirds. By vehemently challenging the norms of wildlife photography, Alex brings attention to the beauty of shorebirds and raises concerns about the fatal disease that nobody is talking about.

This film contains imagery of deceased birds. 

Shorebirds

Alex Prieditis has made it his life's purpose to protect his beloved shorebirds. By vehemently challenging the norms of wildlife photography, Alex brings attention to the beauty of shorebirds and raises concerns about the fatal disease that nobody is talking about.

A bird hits a window of a cafe and disrupts its customers. A woman faces a decision on whether to ignore nature or to react.

FÁR

A bird hits a window of a cafe and disrupts its customers. A woman faces a decision on whether to ignore nature or to react.

Many people have negative connotations whenever they think of an opossum. This documentary short showcases why opossums are the most misunderstood marsupial.

Playing Possum

Many people have negative connotations whenever they think of an opossum. This documentary short showcases why opossums are the most misunderstood marsupial.

Nature's Place

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