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Ghost of the Marsh

Discover what it takes to bring back the Ghost Orchid, one of Florida’s most endangered plants, through the Million Orchid Project.

  • Ross Widener
    Director
  • Carlos Mas Jr
    Producer
  • Corey Marr
    Director of Photography
  • Michael Raffoul
    Gaffer
  • Marcus Smith
    Sound Mixer
  • Gregory De Jesus
    Sound Designer
  • Andrea Rincon
    Archival Producer
  • Swardy
    Music by
  • Dr. Jason Downing
    Key Cast
  • Luna Ana
    Key Cast
  • Susan Thomas
    Key Cast
  • Dr. Nichole Tiernan
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Environmental, Nature, Science
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 15, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:2
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of Central Florida
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Miami Film Festival
    Miami, FL
    United States
    April 11, 2026
    Cinemaslam Winner
  • Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films
    Jupiter, FL
    United States
    April 25, 2025
    Susan Niedland Documentary Award Winner
  • Key West Film Festival
    Key West, FL
    United States
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Ross Widener

Ross Widener is a Central Florida filmmaker with a background in documentary work. He strives to mix conservation and entertainment to increase awareness of environmental issues impacting the communities surrounding the state of Florida.

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Director Statement

Ghost of the Marsh was a passion of love and dedication to make. The team at the Million Orchid Project continues to do incredible work to bring back some of Florida's most endangered orchids and it was an honor to capture their story.