Cal DeWitt has spent his life discovering what's in his backyard and falling deeply in love with what he's found. Whether it's a wetland, a local park, or our own backyard, we are surrounded by the hidden wonders of the natural world if only we took a closer look.
"When a person opens themselves to learning from the natural world, what they discover is that the world is a teacher" - Cal DeWitt
Filmmakers
Ben Albert
Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Ben is a documentary filmmaker based in Milwaukee, WI. His films explore our human relationship with the planet and the hidden wonder of nature all around us. His passion is to deepen people's understanding and appreciation of nature, through effective storytelling and visuals.
Moss Hegge
Co-writer and Producer
Moss is a Milwaukee resident that has spent years exploring different forms of narrative expression. Through acting, puppetry, comedy, video essays, and more Moss has gained a unique perspective in narrative storytelling. Using this insight, Moss helps other artists bring their stories to life in a fun and engaging way.
Renae Wallace-Whobschall
Animator
Renae is a multi-faceted artist and recent graduate from the University of Milwaukee. Renae has a wide range of interests and creative skills, but possesses a particular love for animation.
Daniel Rojo Solis
Sound Design / Sound Mixer
Daniel is a sound designer and production sound mixer based in Mexico City. He has worked on a wide array of documentaries, fictional shorts, and feature-length films, earning him considerable recognition in his field. He was nominated for an Ariel for Best Sound in 2016 for El sueño del Mara’akame(Cecchetti, 2016), and did production sound mixing for Mexico’s preselected current submission for the Academy Award Tótem (Avilés, 2024).
Calen Albert
Drone Operator
Calen is a cinematographer and drone operator based in Salt Lake City, Utah. His work ranges from high-end commercials and real estate to sweeping aerials of snowcapped mountains. www.calenalbert.com