The Leap Beneath

short documentary (2025) | 4'

Synopsis

A lighthearted and entertaining short film about the epic quest of a tiny globular springtail navigating through the soil to find food. Narrated by the one and only Coyote Peterson of Brave Wilderness. This film is a collaboration with Venus Laowa.

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WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: Roman Willi

PRODUCED BY: Roman Willi & Matteo Clarke

NARRATED BY: Coyote Peterson

ORIGINAL SCORE BY: Jack McKenzie

SOUND DESIGN BY: Roman Willi & Etienne Kompis

RE-RECORDING MIX BY: Etienne Kompis

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AWARDS

Best Short Film at NaturVision Filmfestival 2025

Nominee at Innsbruck Nature Film Festival 2025

Nominee at Earth In Focus Singapore Nature Film Festival 2025

NOTABLE SELECTIONS

Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2025

Planet In Focus International Environmental Festival 2025

International Sound and Music Film Festival ISFMF 2025

BC Environmental Film Festival 2025

Ekotopfilm Envirofilm Festival 2025

Festival International Nature Namur 2025

S.O.F.A Film Festival 2025

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