A Bird in the Hand – Ohio screening of an upcoming wildlife film

Two of our Collective members, Christy Frank and Alex Goetz, who are both based in Toledo, Ohio, are in the process finishing up their short documentary, A Bird in the Hand, after a successful pre-screening this past fall. This film follows Tom and Paula Bartlett on their quest to band 100,000 birds across northwest Ohio, and highlights the impact they have not only on bird research but also on those they meet along the way. 

About the screening

The special preview engaged community members by gathering feedback about the film during the editing process.  Over 200 community members came out for the film’s preview, and many of the attendees provided helpful feedback. Metroparks Toledo and Imagination Station teamed up to offer this community opportunity in the Keybank Theater.

A record breaking attendance

Hellbent, a film by Running Wild Media which is also a Wild Lens co-production, was also screened on the same evening. Afterward, Christy and Alex took part in a discussion panel and audience Q&A, where they discussed the film and how people could participate in local actions to have a global impact. Metroparks staff reported that this film screening, part of a series of community events, broke the attendance record that had previously been set. Christy and Alex plan to officially premiere the final version of the film this upcoming Spring.

Learn more

If you’re based around Toledo, you can go and meet Tom and Paula and watch them band birds yourself! Check out their banding schedule here. Check out ‘A Bird in the Hand’s website here.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Wild Lens Collective, our members, and what membership entails, you can find more information on our website.