WECT News Covers ‘Flytrap Town’ with Director Robert Ford and Rescuer Kathy Sykes
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WECT News Covers ‘Flytrap Town’ with Director Robert Ford and Rescuer Kathy Sykes

Wilmington-based WECT has covered the behing-the-scenes story of Flytrap Town in a TV news package. Reporter Delaney Tarpley interviewed the film’s Emmy-winning director Robert Ford, as well as one of the subjects of the film, Venus flytrap rescuer Kathy Sykes.

The WECT piece let locals in southeastern North Carolina know that the film is in produciton in their area, and is about conservation efforts to save the iconic Venus flytrap which is native only to this area.

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30 Days, 5 Counties: Behind the Scenes of Flytrap Town
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30 Days, 5 Counties: Behind the Scenes of Flytrap Town

After six months of dedicated work, Flytrap Town has officially completed 30 days of filming across five counties in North Carolina. London-based documentary filmmaker Robert Ford - whose fascination with the Venus flytrap dates back to childhood - has been leading the project, capturing the incredible beauty and unique behaviors of this iconic plant.

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