A Fallow Year

We created this lyrical short film in response to an ask from an institution beloved and meaningful in our lives: A 400-acre teaching farm in western Massachusetts needed a way to communicate all that had transpired during a 16-month deep pause, during which time they took on racial equity and liberation work head-on. They emerged a changed organization, refocused and deepened in their mission to Connect People To The Land.

Our goal was to present this deeply felt story of an institution, comprised of individuals committed to the process of evolution, and of doing better, always, in the face of new awareness. Our tools were poetry, bold and clear imagery, an evocative and original score intertwined with the visuals, rich sound design, and heartfelt interviews.