OLLI 0204 - Milwaukee Nature Documentary and Film Maker Talk
Course Description
Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows tells the story of how each spring, thousands of bank swallows return to the Lake Michigan bluffs to build colonies, mate, and raise their young. Guided by extraordinary senses, they navigate predators, rivals, and the relentless demands of survival in a hidden world beyond human perception. Following the film, the filmmaker shares the story of his obsessive quest to document the swallows, leading him to daily check-ins, deep research, and collaborations that spanned the globe – all while becoming a father. He discovers behaviors in the footage he had overlooked many times, culminating in a moment with his family at the dinner table that he never could have planned. Presenter David Busse is a 4x Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and video producer based in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Presenter(s)
David Busse
David Busse is a 4x Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and video producer based in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. By day, he works in advertising; by night, he pursues films driven by exploring the natural world and Lake Michigan's ecosystems. His previous work includes the nature documentary SNOWSTORM, and a photo series anchored by the lake’s landscape. Beyond Our Senses: Bank Swallows represents his most ambitious project to date. He is currently submitting the film to festivals and hosting screenings throughout the Great Lakes region to connect with local communities.