PROJECT
Insecta
A short documentary explores the beauty and wonder of entomology during a journey alongside leading insect scientists to explore the most painful stings and fascinating science of the unseen lives that surround you.
In a 2014 Science article, lead author Rodolfo Dirzo of Stanford, combined data from several studies and found a 45 percent decline for a wide range of studied populations in the last forty years.
We made this film to bring awareness to the scary reality that insects around the world are vanishing before our very eyes. Together with the University of Arizona, we are promoting science literacy and raising awareness about the importance of insects as pollinators, natural agents of pest control, disease carriers, and decomposers.
IMPACT
INSPIRED KIDS
Inspired 20,000 children to get curious about strange and beautiful insects.
NOTICED EXCELLENCE
Nominated for a regional emmy award.
BROAD REACH
Reached nation-wide audience in theaters and at home.
The decline is dramatic and depressing and it affects all kinds of insects, including butterflies, wild bees, and hoverflies.
Dr. Martin Sorg Yale Environment 360
FILMING HIGHLIGHTS
FILM TEAM
SUPPORT
AG Motion
Sci Art Center
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