Arachnophile (2022)

Arachnophile is a captivating short portrait of an entomologist and arachnologist’s mission to dispel fear and foster appreciation for spiders, offering a new perspective on these misunderstood creatures in the heart of Montana.

Arachnophile is a short film that introduces viewers to Dr. Laurie Kerzicnik, an entomologist with a passion for spiders and a mission to change people's perceptions of them. Set against the backdrop of her lab, the film follows Dr. Kerzicnik as she educates the public on the ecological importance of spiders, working to dismantle the fear and stigma that often surrounds these eight-legged creatures.

Through her interviews and close-up cinematography, Arachnophile highlights Dr. Kerzicnik’s unique approach to science communication—balancing expert knowledge with empathy for arachnophobes. This short documentary is both informative and evocative, offering a fresh, human perspective on spiders and showing how understanding can transform fear into fascination.

Selected for Big Sky Film Festival 2022

Written, Directed, Produced, and Edited by Spence Scott

Cinematography by Andie Madsen & Spence Scott

Runtime - 5 minutes