Scarecrows

This documentary focuses on the efforts to keep aircraft safe from wildlife at the Riga Airport. The film follows Mareks, an employee of the wildlife control service, as he manages the constant presence of thousands of birds and other animals. The narrative explores the tension between nature and aviation, emphasizing the responsibility involved in ensuring that animals and airplanes do not collide.

The film was directed and written by Laila Pakalnina, following her 2017 work Hello, Horse!. Produced by VFS Films and Moonmakers in Latvia and Lithuania, the project features Mareks Arbidāns appearing as himself. This 90-minute production was released on March 3, 2026.