Sandcastle - The Secret Life Of Potter Wasps
Short Documentary (2024)
Join a courageous potter wasp on an enthralling journey! Witness this fascinating insect’s tenacity and perseverance as it navigates its dangerous realm teeming with challenges and predators. The secrets of its hidden world are revealed in this short documentary.
This film is currently doing its round at filmfestivals.
Cast
Written, directed, produced, shot and edited by:
Roman Willi (WildReach Productions)
Narrated by:
Rachael Charles
Music by:
Jack McKenzie
Sound Design by:
Roman Willi & Etienne Kompis
Re-Recording Mix by:
Etienne Kompis
Stream full length film
For people from Switzerland and Lichtenstein, the film is available to watch on PlaySuisse.
Awards
– “Runner Up” Best Nature Short at Natourale 2024
– “Best Documentary” at Ealing Film Festival 2024
– “Honorable Mention” at British Columbia Environmental Film Festival
– “Best Sound Design” at Indie Short Fest (February Awards 2024)
– “Award Winner” at Better Earth International Film Festival 2024
– “Award Winner” at Trees & Seas Film Festival 2024
– “Best Short Documentary” at Swedish International Film Festival 2024
– “Best Short Film” at Folkestone Film Festival 2024
– “Best Short Documentary” at Ramsgate International Film Festival 2024
– “Highly Honoured” at Nature’s Best Photography International Awards 2024
– “China Dragon Award Winner” at China International Conference of Science and Education Producers
– “Nominee” for Best Original Score and Best Sound Mixing and Editing at International Sound and Film Music Festival (ISFMF)
– “Nominee” for Gabriel Figueroa Special Award at Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2024
Notable Filmfestival Selections
– Wild & Scenic Film Festival 2025
– Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2024
– Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam 2024
– Films For Future Film Festival 2024
– Wildlife Vaasa International Nature Film Festival 2024
– Festival International Nature Namur 2024
– Ekotopfilm – Envirofilm Festival 2024
– S.O.F.A. Film Festival 2024
– FIIN Festival 2024
– ISFMF – International Sound & Film Music Festival 2024