We’re happy to announce that we have been officially approved and enrolled in the US System for Award Management (SAM).
Water of Life
[button color=”blue”]”Water of Life” is the poignant story of human evolution. Following the stream of the Colorado River, the project brings light to the systematic shifts in the relationship between humanity, nature and technology. The film series follows the flow of the River, from its source to its delta, using water both as an evolutionary timeline and storytelling vessel. Through a series of five 30 minute poetic documentary film stories, “Water of Life” focus on both the past, present and future of humankind’s interaction with the Colorado River, bringing forth the effects on humanity’s ability to live a healthy, happy and meaningful life on a sustainable basis.[/button]
[button color=”blue”] “Water of Life” is the poignant story of human evolution. Following the stream of the Colorado River, the project brings light to the systematic shifts in the relationship between humanity, nature and technology. The film series follows the flow of the River, from its source to its delta, using water both as an evolutionary timeline and storytelling vessel. Through a series of five 30 minute poetic documentary film stories, “Water of Life” focus on both the past, present and future of humankind’s interaction with the Colorado River, bringing forth the effects on humanity’s ability to live a healthy, happy and meaningful life on a sustainable basis.[/button]
Episodes
Veins of the Earth – Early Native American Settlers
Many Native American Tribes believe that water is the life-blood of mother earth, a harmony that should not be broken. The first episode of the series shows the contrast between today and our past by telling how the Native Americans created roots and established communities at the head of the Colorado River, located in the Rocky Mountains. Through their stories, rituals and dances, we illuminate the unique physical and spiritual relationship they have with the river, a balance that was once primordial to our lifestyle.
West meets East
Lights on. Post-Industrial Revolution, white steam is seen in the deserted landscape signalizing a fast moving train loaded with new settlers. In this episode we explore the shift in the paradigm between humanity and nature. We see the results of the new mentality powered by the needs of a rising modern lifestyle. Moving down the River and forward in time we study the history of the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam and the Hoover Dam, as well as their respective reservoirs, Lake Powell and Lake Mead. Their social and environmental impacts are being revealed as a game-changing moment in the relationship between humanity and nature.
Metropolis
Bigger and faster. The structures built in the River allowed an explosive growth in population. Fast growing cities means fast moving needs. In this part of the series we analyze the escalation of water consumption in the modern Metropolitan cities, from agriculture, to industry and personal use. The focus is on the history of Los Angeles, made possible by the erection of the Colorado Aqueduct, and Las Vegas, watered by the manmade Lake Powell, as well as the challenges of creating sustainable cities in an increasingly individualistic and consumeristic society. Can our progress be balanced with the needs of the environment?
The River Ends
From greens to mud, from plentiful to scarce. This episode is a physical exposition of the deterioration of the Colorado River Delta in the Gulf of California. The River that once flowed freely to the ocean now dries out before reaching its natural destiny. In a metaphorical speculation of the future, we’re tracing the connection between the end of the river and the ticking clock of a need for solutions. The efforts and possibilities of restoring the natural balance, allowing the River to resume its course is investigated through a series of initiatives from organizations dedicated to this cause.
Sea of Possibilities
Our time could be drying out… Our final episode sheds light on the quest for a more sustainable lifestyle. It re-introduces ancient Native lessons and relates them to the modern approach and needs, further proving our ability to create harmony between humanity and nature. Through personal depositions and life stories, we personify the increasingly popular trend for healthy, happy and meaningful lives according to the well being of the planet as a whole.
One of today’s most popular and profound intellectual thinkers, Tal Ben-Shahar, has signed on with ElephantTribe.org to participate in our current film production, “Roots & Wings” (A Happy – Social – Conscious Film) in which, Tal will kindly share his delightful insights on that ever-elusive state of HAPPINESS. Along with having lectured the largest class in Harvard University history, Tal is also the international best selling author of “Happier and Being Happy” as well as a professor at the Interdisciplinary Center, Herzliya, where students continue to line up and experience his delightful life inspiration.
A warmhearted tribute from son to father, ‘Blood and Sweat’ is the story of Frank’s youthful admiration and curiosity about the work of his father Mark Conn, the well-known boxing referee in charge of some of the most famous fights from Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Oscar Bonavena.
Tom Void, a detached successful businessman, spends most of his time traveling the world like a modern day nomad carrying with him the only possession he truly needs, his unlimited black credit card and cell phone. When Tom suddenly loses his belongings he is forced to roam around Los Angeles for a whole weekend in a desperate journey for survival. Along with a troubled actress, who struggles to write her own life, they embark on a journey to find their true identities, embracing kindness, patience and compassion from other nomads they meet along the way.
‘Water of Life’ is the poignant story of human evolution. Following the stream of the Colorado River, the project brings light to the systematic shifts in the relationship between humanity, nature and technology. The film series follows the flow of the River, from its source to its delta, using water both as an evolutionary timeline and storytelling vessel. Through a series of five 30 minute poetic installments that will later be edited into one full length feature film documentary, ‘Water of Life’ focus on both the past, present and future of humankind’s interaction with the Colorado River, bringing forth the effects on humanity’s ability to live healthy, happy and meaningful lives on a sustainable basis.
We had a great day in the sound studio recording dialog for our feature film “Roots and Wings” ……..
A Big Thank You to our dear friend Jason Brooks who lend his voice for our upcoming film “Roots & Wings”. Jason is known for many highly acclaimed film, TV and commercial productions, including Star Trek, Super 8, Friends, CSI: Miami, NCIS, JAG, The Closer, Big Love and many other. Together with talented Muslima Gulyamova, who contributed beautifully with her voice to the female part of our film, Jason and Muslima recorded dialog written by our in-house screen writer Stefano Matteo.
We’re happy to announce that David Blankleider is writing on the script for our New Feature Film “Tom Void”.
David is known for his
award winning film “Another Christmas”:
Juan, a six year old boy, greatest wish is to live a Magical White Christmas as shown in the movies. However, it never snows in Uruguay. It also happens, that his mother is sick, so he has to spend Christmas Eve in the hallway of a hospital.
Fantasy, fate and hope are about to make him believe anything is possible.”
A Big Thank you to our dear friend Ervin Blloshmi for redesigning our website.
Ervin, an Amercian Citizen, Â grew up in Albania, is a perfect example of the international flavor and reach of our organization. It’s always very inspiring and life-giving to see the kindness and willingness to give and contribute no matter what religious and cultural believes we have. Compassion and Empathy are part of a universal language that we all have the ability to tap into.
We had a most wonderful day with Chef Lana, a true passionate inspiration for living a healthier life thru the food that we consume. I think that we all want to eat for a sharper and healthier mind. Lana showed us exactly how to make super healthy and tasty food creating a healthy body and mind making our lives far more happy and meaningful. Thank you again Lana for this very special day that have changed our way of thinking and eating food. Bon Appetit!
ched successful businessman, spends most of his time traveling the world like a modern day nomad carrying with him the only possession he truly needs, his unlimited black credit card and cell phone. When Tom suddenly loses his belongings he is forced to roam around Los Angeles for a whole weekend in a desperate journey for survival. Along with a troubled actress, who struggles to write her own life, they embark on a journey to find their true identities, embracing kindness, patience and compassion from other nomads they meet along the way.
