Pick-up Sticks - THE FILM
Take an aerial plunge off a coastal headland into the abyss of a seabird colony and get a bird’s eye view on the effects of climate change. Filmed on a rock wall on a coastal headland in northern Quebec, cliff-dangling scientists take the viewer on a journey into one of the world's most dramatic wildlife hotspots. Pick-Up Sticks offers a rare glimpse into the dynamic work these specialists have been doing over the past three decades. While Arctic seabirds are amongst the most abundant North America wildlife, most people hardly know they exist. This family-friendly film illustrates how marine environmental changes are affecting the delicate balance of life for the hardy creatures of the Northern seas.
“Often scientists end up writing scientific papers and they don’t end up communicating in a fun way with the public", says Director Julia Szucs. "Pick-up Sticks highlights some of the latest scientific findings and showcases the remarkable lives led by field biologists". The film presents how oceanographic changes in these remote seas are directly tied to climate.
Category: Short Documentary
Format: mastered on HDCAM SR
Duration: 9 min
Release Date: September 2009
Director/Producers: Stephen Smith & Julia Szucs
Editor: Julia Szucs
World Premiere: Banff Mountain Film Festival, November 1, 2009
