Directed by
Beatie Wolfe, Ross Harris
Country of Origin
United States
Runtime
15:00
Category
‘Trees & Seas’ is an Eco-Doc from artist Beatie Wolfe (shot by indie filmmaker Ross Harris) which uses Wolfe’s guitar as a lens to explore key local conservation initiatives in California across its land and ocean.
Have you ever wondered how the tools of your trade can be crafted with the climate in mind? Artist Beatie Wolfe was inspired to explore just that via her guitar and its materials, taking us on a journey from CalFire’s reclaimed urban wood initiative to NOAA’s abalone rewilding efforts; looking at how we can build new sustainable circular economies, while drawing wisdom from the true custodians of the land.
Director Biography – Beatie Wolfe, Ross Harris
Beatie Wolfe // ”Musical weirdo and visionary” (Vice) Beatie Wolfe has beamed her music into space, been appointed a UN role model for innovation, and held an acclaimed solo exhibition of her ‘world first’ album designs at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Named by WIRED Magazine as one of “22 people changing the world,” Wolfe is at the forefront of pioneering new formats that bridge the physical and digital with the latest innovation being an environmental protest piece visualising 800,000 years of historic NASA data, which premiered at the Nobel Prize Summit. Other recent projects include a collective postcard art campaign in support of USPS with DEVO’s Mark Mothersbaugh and the world’s first bioplastic record release with Michael Stipe and Brian Eno. Wolfe is also the co-founder of a “profound” (The Times) research project looking at the power of music for dementia.
Ross Harris // A Californian filmmaker and photographer best known for his award-winning work with Elliot Smith, Beck, and Stones Throw Records, Ross Harris has been involved in the creative arts for over 40 years starting as a child actor most famously in the classic 80’s comedy Airplane. Ross’ work focuses on capturing the heart and the soul of the Southern Californian art community and music scene.