How do we balance development with conservation? In bayous, forests, and coastal areas, follow 6 stories of people working to celebrate nature and redefine our relationships with wild spaces.
Discussion was recorded for the March 2021 Environmental Film Festival. Featuring:
Colin Arisman (Director, UNDERSTORY) is a documentary filmmaker dedicated to grassroots storytelling. He is the founder of Wild Confluence Media, a production company that collaborates with like-minded brands and nonprofits to elevate our planet’s most compelling causes. Full bio here.
Chris Cresci (Director, Here We Stand, Where I Belong) is a filmmaker based in Portland, OR. A recovering introvert, non-fiction filmmaking has opened Chris’ world up considerably. Having the privilege to meet and connect with humans from across the world has been one of his life’s great joys. Full bio here.
Greg Balkin (Co-Producer and Director of Photography, Here We Stand; Where I Belong) is a filmmaker and photographer from Seattle, WA. His work has shifted over the years, from photographing weddings in Los Angeles to jumping headfirst into commercial work within the outdoor industry. Full bio here.
Gabriel de Cuba (Co-director, Plant Heist) gets excited about plants, science fiction films and unexplored trails. A photography nerd and a constant student of light and shadow, he is fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world and our roles in it. Gabriel is a graduate of FullSail Film School. Full bio here.
Chelsi de Cuba (Co-director, Plant Heist) enjoys creating and collaborating on projects that have the potential to shift perspectives about the human experience and our inherent connection to nature. She directs/produces alongside her brother, Gabriel de Cuba at SiblingRivalryCreative and works as a freelance associate producer for commercial projects in the Bay Area. Full bio here.
Olivia Haun (Director, Bayou City) is an ecologist and conservation filmmaker from Austin, Texas. Currently the Outreach Specialist for the Wildlife Diversity Program with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Olivia is committed to helping others see the beauty in their own backyards. Full bio here.
Mara Webster (Moderator) is a programmer, producer, content curator, moderator and interviewer. She is the Co-Founder and Head of Programming for In Creative Company, a year-round digital talk series focusing on in depth craft driven discussions around the creative process across film, television, theater and the arts.
- Year2021
- Runtime25 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorDCEFF
How do we balance development with conservation? In bayous, forests, and coastal areas, follow 6 stories of people working to celebrate nature and redefine our relationships with wild spaces.
Discussion was recorded for the March 2021 Environmental Film Festival. Featuring:
Colin Arisman (Director, UNDERSTORY) is a documentary filmmaker dedicated to grassroots storytelling. He is the founder of Wild Confluence Media, a production company that collaborates with like-minded brands and nonprofits to elevate our planet’s most compelling causes. Full bio here.
Chris Cresci (Director, Here We Stand, Where I Belong) is a filmmaker based in Portland, OR. A recovering introvert, non-fiction filmmaking has opened Chris’ world up considerably. Having the privilege to meet and connect with humans from across the world has been one of his life’s great joys. Full bio here.
Greg Balkin (Co-Producer and Director of Photography, Here We Stand; Where I Belong) is a filmmaker and photographer from Seattle, WA. His work has shifted over the years, from photographing weddings in Los Angeles to jumping headfirst into commercial work within the outdoor industry. Full bio here.
Gabriel de Cuba (Co-director, Plant Heist) gets excited about plants, science fiction films and unexplored trails. A photography nerd and a constant student of light and shadow, he is fascinated by the mysteries of the natural world and our roles in it. Gabriel is a graduate of FullSail Film School. Full bio here.
Chelsi de Cuba (Co-director, Plant Heist) enjoys creating and collaborating on projects that have the potential to shift perspectives about the human experience and our inherent connection to nature. She directs/produces alongside her brother, Gabriel de Cuba at SiblingRivalryCreative and works as a freelance associate producer for commercial projects in the Bay Area. Full bio here.
Olivia Haun (Director, Bayou City) is an ecologist and conservation filmmaker from Austin, Texas. Currently the Outreach Specialist for the Wildlife Diversity Program with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Olivia is committed to helping others see the beauty in their own backyards. Full bio here.
Mara Webster (Moderator) is a programmer, producer, content curator, moderator and interviewer. She is the Co-Founder and Head of Programming for In Creative Company, a year-round digital talk series focusing on in depth craft driven discussions around the creative process across film, television, theater and the arts.
- Year2021
- Runtime25 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorDCEFF
