The Bees & The Birds

“California’s native bees are facing an uncertain future. The Bees and the Birds explores this unfolding environmental crisis through the lens of a vibrant community garden that has become a safe haven for native bees, birds, and other wildlife.”

California’s native bees are facing an uncertain future. The Bees and the Birds explores this unfolding environmental crisis through the lens of a vibrant community garden that has become a safe haven for native bees, birds, and other wildlife. Through macro cinematography and stories from local gardeners and scientists, we see how small-scale efforts can have large impacts for local biodiversity.

Runtime (minutes): 11:42

Genre: Documentary

Film rating: G

Year completed: 2025

Director’s name: Olly Johnson

Key crew members: Videography: Olly Johnson, Catherine Scanlon, Seiya Kanda
Editor: Everett Mathiason
Sound Mixing: Jan Hettich
Sound Design: Catherine Scanlon

Official website and/or social media for the film: https://filmfreeway.com/TheBeesandTheBirds
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