COMING SOON

Farming: The Next Generation

  • Independently produced by March Forth Creative, this documentary will shed light on the challenges, aspirations and motivations of the next generation of farmers.

    Initial interviews show this new generation to be knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate. Many of them see their work as a form of activism, and have a strong desire to transform our food system into one that can not only grow healthy food but also tackle many of the social, environmental and economic crises that we are facing today.

Our Work

In addition to our independently produced work, we partner and collaborate with others to bring real stories to life. Below are some examples of our work.

Depth of Field

Depth of Field is a documentary series about farmers employing sustainable practices across the provinces.

Over the next year, Tamer and Sarah will partner with the National Farmers Union and produce, write and edit up to 40 short films featuring farms from the Maritimes to the Prairies to the West Coast.

The Great Disconnect

The Great Disconnect is an award-winning documentary that uncovers why, in a world seemingly more connected than ever before, people are feeling more and more socially isolated – and the true cost this has on our lives

In collaboration with Sympactful Media, Tamer took on the roles of producer, director and writer; Sarah served as a writer and story editor.

Beacon
Farms

Produced by Candy Whicker’s Little Films, Beacon Farms is a documentary which follows the trials and tribulations of an experimental farm based in North Side, Grand Cayman which employs people in recovery from substance abuse.

The film follows the team for three years as they learn new skills, experiment with innovative farming techniques and rebuild their lives as they break new ground in agriculture in the Cayman Islands.

For this project, Tamer and Sarah took on the roles of Creative Consultants; Sarah also supported with Story Editing.

Bright Spot

“Bright Spot”, an award-winning short doc, invites the viewer not only to see the humble palm as the health tree of the Cayman Islands, but also to engage actively in addressing the issues of overcoming the hurdles of the past and returning this healthy, traditional oil to our kitchens, bathroom cabinets and lives.

In collaboration with Sympactful Media, Tamer produced, directed and wrote this short film; Sarah served as a story editor and production coordinator.

Awards

Film Reviews

“This documentary is a comprehensive look at all the societal trends that are contributing to our modern sense of loneliness and disconnection. As someone who has tried to make new friends and find a community in a big city, I see these issues all around me. I hope we can all heed the messages in this film and put more time and energy into our social connections—which are crucial to our happiness and well-being and the flourishing of our societies.”

— Kira Newman Editor and writer at Greater Good Science Centre

"An enlightening, important and inspiring film that everyone should see. It will change lives for the better."

— Joanna Boxall Editor, Good Taste Magazine

"The Great Disconnect is heart-felt and inspiring. I hope to bring its messages into positive changes in my own life. In fact, I started today..I already feel a stronger sense of community and belonging"

— Shawn M.

“This film assisted us in creating a space that enabled our audience to reflect on the human need for belonging and highlighted that meaningful relationships with others is what drives our sense of belonging. This in turn helped youth delegates and adults in our audience to connect in a meaningful way, and to recognize the gaps that exist in our society, so that together we can continue to address the barriers of isolation for all people living in our communities. The message of this film is timely and relevant to audiences of all ages.”

— Emily Branje Community Development, Disability Rights and Awareness Consultant, Community Living Ontario

"The Great Disconnect focuses our attention on what matters the most - our connections with each other. This film asks the right questions and draws interesting links through a compelling story arc. As our cities and communities continue to grow and change, deliberately making places that feel like home - that feed our spirits in addition to nourishing our bodies - is a critical health and wellness issue for individuals and collectivities alike. Building great places is fundamentally about planning for people, and this includes supporting diverse needs for ongoing connection. Don't miss The Great Disconnect.”


— Kalen Anderson Vice President of Capital Planning and Chief Planner at the National Capital Commission

“Having just moved into a condo in a new city I want to reach out to my new neighbours. The movie, The Great Disconnect is a must see movie for all towns, villages and cities. Getting connected with the people around you, stepping out of your comfort zone- to build opportunities for community! So wonderful!”

— Marilyn Moffat

“This film describes one of the most pressing issue of our time - loneliness and the erosion of our social fabric. It was inspiring to see how powerful just one woman and a simple invitation could be to bringing people together again in a city like Vancouver. It inspired me to throw a block party in my own neighbourhood!”

— Natasha Pei Community Animator, Tamarack Institute

“As Chair of the Centre for the Study of Living Standards I am very much interested in individuals' and societies' well-being. Those who study well-being have come to realize they need to broaden their perspective beyond standard measures such as employment and income. Social connections feature prominently in self-assessments of happiness or well-being. Solid social and family connections are common factors for individuals and societies who age well, physically and mentally. The Great Disconnect provides a masterful distillation of these theoretical links to well-being. But the documentary provides its greatest service in demonstrating at the personal level how connections support well-being and isolation leads to mental and physical impairment. The documentary is informative and entertaining while driving home a powerful lesson in this era of the great disconnect. Hang up and connect!”

— Don Drummond Former Chief Economist and SVP, TD Bank Former Associate Deputy Minister, Finance Canada Stauffer-Dunning Fellow, Queen's University

“I had a chance to join this screening and really enjoyed it. It reinforced some of my beliefs in community development, especially the most important idea that we are heading into a social isolation crisis. It is going to take a lot of retraining within our society to feel comfortable reaching out to strangers. Thanks for making and sharing this important message”

— Kimberly Stratford Neighbourhood Coordinator, City of Victoria

“I had a chance to join this screening and really enjoyed it. It reinforced some of my beliefs in community development, especially the most important idea that we are heading into a social isolation crisis. It is going to take a lot of retraining within our society to feel comfortable reaching out to strangers. Thanks for making and sharing this important message”

— Kimberly Stratford Neighbourhood Coordinator, City of Victoria

“I had a chance to join this screening and really enjoyed it. It reinforced some of my beliefs in community development, especially the most important idea that we are heading into a social isolation crisis. It is going to take a lot of retraining within our society to feel comfortable reaching out to strangers. Thanks for making and sharing this important message”

— Kimberly Stratford Neighbourhood Coordinator, City of Victoria

“Very timely and thoughtful film. It was so well-received by our audience that we screened an encore presentation. High marks all around."

— Jennifer E.

“The Great Disconnect is a wonderful film that really encourages critical reflection and challenges the traditional concept of community. The film touches on how difficult finding community can be when living in urban spaces. As someone who works in and with community everyday, I love to watch a film that challenges my thinking and makes me reflect on my own sense of community. A thought provoking film that reminds viewers of the importance of community on well-being, I would definitely recommend!”

— Emma Wallace Program Specialist at Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations

"Here in the City of Edmonton we have a civic department called "The Neighborhoods Services”, staff work hard to stand with neighborhood leaders as they focus on building their local communities. This documentary is a tool that leaps that work forward. Municipalities, NGO's, neighborhood leadership all stand to advance the neighboring movement through the showing of this compelling work."

— Chantile Shannon Director, Neighborhoods Services City of Edmonton

“This movie was a game changer in my life. I knew community was important, and that we’re so cut off in our lives from our communities, but what I didn’t realize is how much I was part of that disconnect! This movie has changed how I interact with strangers, acquaintances, and people I know very well. Definitely a must-see!!”

— Sarah Griffin Teacher

“The Great Disconnect is such a timely film! The negative health impacts of social isolation are very concerning. Our audience loved the encouragement to reach out to others in as many ways as possible. The film is a great balance between hearing from experts and showing how simple actions can be taken by each of us in order to increase our connections with others. City planners have a role to play in designing spaces that encourage connections too. Thank you for this film!”

— Janet Fairbanks Former Director of Education at Hospital Employees Union

“I had a chance to join this screening and really enjoyed it. It reinforced some of my beliefs in community development, especially the most important idea that we are heading into a social isolation crisis. It is going to take a lot of retraining within our society to feel comfortable reaching out to strangers. Thanks for making and sharing this important message”

— Kimberly Stratford Neighbourhood Coordinator, City of Victoria

"Tamer and Sarah are a delight to work with and the audiences have always been highly engaged after screenings with them. They are well informed both as filmmakers and as social connection advocates. They bring their experience of making the film to the table which all our audiences have found interesting, as well as, information they have learnt since completing the film. A screening of their film is only enhanced by having them speak afterwards."

— Mitzie Murray Executive Director, Third Action Film Festival