Screening Information

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time: 10:47 AM
Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes 9 seconds
Location: Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center
50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201

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Film Description

The Little Things That Run the World introduces viewers to scientists, gardeners, farmers, and nature enthusiasts working to understand and protect one of the most important groups of organisms on Earth: flying insects. Representing nearly three-quarters of all known species, insects have long been considered the “glue of life” that holds ecosystems together. Yet in recent years, their populations have been declining at alarming rates. Through research, personal stories, and conservation efforts, the film explores the causes behind this global decline and asks what can be done to protect the tiny creatures that sustain life on our planet.

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Director:

Doug Hawes-Davis is an award-winning documentary filmmaker known for creating films that explore environmental issues, science, and the human relationship with nature. His work has screened at film festivals and educational institutions worldwide and has been featured on public television. Through his storytelling, Hawes-Davis highlights complex environmental challenges while inspiring audiences to better understand and protect the natural world.