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MQT, MI

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Ephemeral

Screened at FCFF 2023

  • Year 2020
  • Country United States
  • Runtime 3 min
  • Director Jason Whalen
  • Notes Filmmaker in Attendance
  • Topics
    • animals
    • great lakes
    • michigan
    • midwest
    • science
    • environment

Film Synopsis

The magic that exists within the world of the vernal pool is temporary. Each spring, the forests of Michigan become home to seasonal pools of water that are often overlooked and under-appreciated. But without them, some species of frogs, salamanders and fairy shrimp could not survive.

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Marquette, MI  49855

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