Greener Pastures captures the day-to-day lives of four small, Midwestern, multigenerational family farms over the course of three years. Through an intimate, observational lens, we examine various farm stressors, policies, and politics that farmers must maneuver to survive, connecting the dots between mental health, industrialization, food production, and climate change. It is a story of…

Local film experts Blake Darst and Dr. Danielle Schwartz will lead you through a hands-on workshop that covers the basics of lighting for documentaries, focusing on quality lighting for interviews. You will get the chance to handle basic lighting equipment and learn about affordable “hacks” to adapt lighting you may have at home to create…