Filming Microscopic Life in Antarctica

Filmmaker and Antarctic explorer Ariel Waldman discusses her expedition to film microscopic life under the ice in Antarctica. Through her documentary, she aims to showcase the diverse range of creatures that inhabit the polar desert of the Dry Valleys, an area not covered in snow and ice. Waldman highlights the challenges of filming in freezing temperatures and the unique perspective it offers on the ecosystems in Antarctica. She also emphasizes the importance of capturing these habitats on film to study and understand the ecosystem dynamics before they potentially change due to climate change.