Snail Hunters

     

         

A team of evolutionary biologists from the University of Idaho travels to the Galápagos Islands to solve the Earth’s biodiversity crisis. The twist? They aren’t studying the iconic tortoises or blue footed boobies on this storied archipelago—they are Snail Hunters, studying a more unlikely subject in the crucible of evolution. By understanding the unique traits that make snails a champion of coexistence, the multi-disciplinary scientists hope to unlock a brighter future for humanity and the planet.

       

Official Selection of the Fresh Coast Film Festival, Maine Outdoor Film Festival, Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, Hory a Mesto Film Festival, International Wildlife Film Festival, Lookout Wild Film Festival

           

Jim Aikman has been making award winning documentaries for over twenty years, combining a lifetime in the wilderness with a formal education in storytelling to craft films about sports, natural science and history. Currently based in Portland, Oregon, Jim began his career in Michigan and Colorado, traveling for projects around the globe. He has been the Creative Director and Co-Founder at Bedrock Film Works for eleven years, directing titles for platforms like National Geographic, Outside, REI and more.