Lowest Point

Lowest Point is a short non-narrative film about landscapes, both physical and emotional. 

Lowest Point, is an inspiring short film that takes viewers on a self-reflective journey through the breathtaking wonderment of Utah's Great Salt Lake, emphasizing its rich ecosystem and the urgent need to protect it. Great Salt Lake is the largest saline lake in the Western Hemisphere, and serves as a critical stopover for 10 million migratory waterbirds, making the lake the most important shorebird site in North America. However, the delicate ecosystem is on the brink of total collapse. The Great Salt Lake’s death and the death of the lives she sustains could become our death, too. 

The film begins with the harsh reality of the unrelenting environmental degradation, from pollution to shrinking water levels, and the decimation of hundreds of birds. Then transitions to metaphorically holding the hand of the audience, showcasing the lake’s beauty and the dependence on her. The film is a call to action, and a testament to the power of collective effort. It serves as an invitation for viewers to become advocates for change. Nothing is certain; life can change dramatically for better or for worse in an instant. There is no more critical time than now to protect this lake, and the ecological system that depends on her. We may fear losing what we have, but we should try to hold on.