Grace Combs
Waterfowl(ed)
Waterfowl(ed) is short documentary addressing how common practices harm wildlife within our communities. While investigating local carelessness within waterfowl environments in Wilmington, North Carolina, the film focuses on the selfless efforts of bird rehabilitation organizations. To prevent future wildlife casualties, Waterfowl(ed) aims to educate viewers on common issues such as the improper disposal of fishing equipment, lead poisoning, animal cruelty, pollution of retention ponds, and the disease, Angel Wing.
Filmed in 2016
**Awarded "Best Documentary" by Short of the Month Film Festival**
**Awarded "Best Student Short of the Month" for DSOFF**
**Nominated for "Documentary of the Month" and "Student Film of the Month" for TMFF**
**12 Official Selections including the Animal Film Festival, Cucalorus Film Festival, Underexposed Film Festival yc, Reel East Film Festival, Roselle Park Loves Shorts Film Festival, Los Angeles CineFest, & YoungFilmmakers Series**