Private Project

The Bees and 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. Through macro cinematography and stories from local gardeners and scientists, we see how small-scale efforts can have large impacts for local biodiversity.

  • Olly Johnson
    Director
  • Olly Johnson
    Writer
  • Catherine Scanlon
    Producer
  • Seiya Kanda
    Producer
  • Everett Mathiason
    Producer
  • Olly Johnson
    Videographer
  • Seiya Kanda
    Videographer
  • Catherine Scanlon
    Videographer
  • Riley Smith
    Drone Operator
  • Everett Mathiason
    Editor
  • Melia Martinez
    Colorist
  • Alistair Gilmour
    Composer
  • Jan Hettich
    Sound
  • Catherine Scanlon
    Sound
  • Marcus Cavitt
    Assistant Editor
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    11 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 10, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - University of California Santa Barbara
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Green Screen Film Premiere
    Goleta, CA
    United States
    June 12, 2025
    World Premiere
Director Biography - Olly Johnson

Olly recently moved to California from London to study environmental science with a focus in communications. He spends as much time as possible out with his camera in search of wildlife and had his first experience as a director with a short documentary called ‘The Bees & The Birds’.

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