Film
I began working with video in 2016 on a trip to Iceland and Greenland. After that, I was hooked. Making films was a logical next step. It’s completely different than photography, allowing me a new avenue of exploration.
Many of the films I’ve worked on have been with The Arctic Arts Project. As Executive Producer of the project,. I get to see many of the Arctic landscapes affected by changing climate.
My most recent film is “The Temptation of Trees”, a full length documentary. Researching, interviewing, writing and directing this film was an amazing experience. I am looking forward to the next one!
The Temptation of Trees
Protecting our existing forests is the best way to capture enormous amounts of carbon from the atmosphere, preserve the biodiversity we need for our health and that of the planet, and provide resilience as climate continues to warm. We cannot replace old trees. Preserving natural forests ecosystems provides humans and animals with innumerable services. We can stop giving away our future for the profit of a few timber companies.
More information about the film and forests can be found at www.temptationoftrees.com
Winter Methane
In a warming Arctic, methane is becoming a contributor to climate chaos. See the incredible imagery, captured by the Arctic Arts team, of methane in the winter landscape of the North. Written, narrated and directed by Andrea Sparrow.
Into the Delta
This project explores the rivers of the basin, from headwaters down to the delta in Mexico, where the water no longer reaches the ocean. As climate change is ultimately water change, the forces at work on water in the west require reflection. We use every drop of the Colorado River system. What happens when there is less water? This project encourages an appreciation and contemplation of how we perceive and use water and how we need to respond as this precious resource is threatened by changes in climate.
Climate Chaos: Ice
Ice is a defining feature of the Arctic. As climate change accelerates, ice is one of the most dynamic aspects too. Changes in both sea ice and land ice, like ice sheets and glaciers are happening at a dangerous pace, with meaningful consequences for both the Arctic and the rest of the planet.
Climate Chaos: Permafrost
I traveled to Western Greenland with Arctic Arts Project team and to Northern Alaska in 2019 to document the effects of climate change in tundra areas throughout the Arctic. With 9 million square miles of tundra, alterations to permafrost will contribute critical pieces to the climate puzzle. Permafrost is frozen soil made up of ancient carbon-rich organisms. As air temperatures warm and permafrost thaws, the natural decay processes release potentially massive amounts of carbon dioxide and its more potent cousin, methane, into the atmosphere.