Experiencing Interruptions?

Here to Stay

In this film, Dr. Evan Lampert (University of North Georgia) explains that the Jorō Spider (Trichonephila clavata), native to Asia, is an invasive spider that possibly arrived in Georgia (U.S.) on a shipping container and is now spreading throughout the Southeastern United States.

  • Lauren Marks Bowman
    Director
  • Lauren Marks Bowman
    Director of Photography
  • Lauren Marks Bowman
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Documentary, science
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 58 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 10, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of North Georgia
  • Atlanta Docufest
    Atlanta
    United States
    March 5, 2023
  • South Georgia Film Festival
    Valdosta
    United States
    March 4, 2023
    North American Premiere
Director Biography - Lauren Marks Bowman

Lauren Marks Bowman is a Film & Digital Media student at the University of North Georgia, specializing in documentary filmmaking. As a director and producer, she has created several documentaries including two award-winning short documentaries, Here to Stay and The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain: Sherman's Assault. Beyond her documentary work, Lauren also works as a production sound mixer, contributing to numerous independent feature and short films throughout the greater Atlanta area.

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