Two insect-loving artist friends embark on a relay project before the return of the American Great Eastern Brood X cicada, which emerges in the eastern United States every 17 years. The film combines long-distance interviews, cicada songs, and diverse images to highlight their creative process, which faces challenges like a faulty camera, outdated film, and COVID-related border issues.
Eastern Anthems
Artistic friends collaborate on a relay project ahead of the rare 17-year cicada emergence in the eastern United States, blending long-distance visuals in an innovative film.