2022. 10. 8. – La Jolla, CA, USA

Beneath the shimmering surface of the Pacific, in the mysterious depths of the La Jolla Shores underwater canyon, a delicate drama unfolds—one that few eyes have seen. Tunicates and the Worm is a short, poetic documentary that explores the quiet yet profound relationship between two unlikely creatures: the ethereal glass tunicates, drifting like living chandeliers, and the elusive spotted flatworms that rely on them for survival.

Through vivid underwater cinematography and a reflective narrative voice, the film reveals how these simple marine organisms are bound together in a fragile balance. As we watch the flatworm glide across the gelatinous form of the tunicate, we begin to understand that this is more than a tale of dependence—it is a microcosm of the intricate web of life.

In this intimate exploration of a single ecological relationship, Tunicates and the Worm invites us to contemplate the quiet connections that shape our world—reminding us that, whether in the ocean depths or on dry land, no life exists in isolation.