Directed by: Isabelle Groc
Country of Origin: Canada
Runtime: 25:03
The story of a tiny shorebird’s long-distance migration powered by biofilm, an invisible mud-based superfood that supports the species’ survival.
SANDPIPERS’ LAST SUPPER sheds light on shorebirds — one of the fastest disappearing groups of birds in the world; reveals the beauty and ecological value of under-appreciated intertidal mudflats; and supports a call to action for the conservation of these vital habitats that have starkly declined around the world.
Taking part in the sandpipers’ journey, three individuals cross paths on the mudflat. As they discover the unsuspected life force of biofilm that feeds the shorebirds in the mud, they also find the invisible threads that connect different pieces of the ecosystem — and each other in a way that transforms their own personal connection with the natural world.
Isabelle Groc is an award-winning photojournalist, book author, documentary filmmaker and speaker focusing on wildlife science and conservation, marine ecosystems, and the relationships between people and the natural world. With master degrees in photojournalism from Columbia University and Urban Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Isabelle brings a unique perspective on environmental storytelling. A fellow of the Explorers Club and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Isabelle grew up in France and now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.