Directed and Produced by Rebecca Tickell and Josh Tickell

Depth of Field, Films About Farming

Directed by Syd Whalen

Poem by Francis Duggan

The author of four books, Josh Tickell has worked on environmental issues for over twenty years. His career spans a unique mixture of science, journalism and film making. His directorial debut film, FUEL, is the 2008 Sundance Audience Award winning documentary that investigates the possible replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy. His 2017 Simon and Schuster book, Kiss the Ground, How the Food You Eat Can Reverse Climate Change, Heal Your Body and Ultimately Save Our World, was an Amazon Bestseller in multiple categories. Tickell holds an MFA in film from Florida State University’s Film School. He is a regular guest on talk shows and gives keynote presentations internationally on sustainability, regeneration and film making.

Rebecca Tickell is a director, producer and environmental author & activist. She produced the Sundance Audience Award Winning, environmentally-themed movie, FUEL, and co-directed/produced ‘The Big Fix’, an ‘Official Selection’ of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. She spent several years documenting the impacts and root cause of the BP oil spill. While investigating the spill she became ill and was left with permanent damage from exposure to the oil and dispersant in the atmosphere. Her directorial debut (with husband Josh) was the critically acclaimed documentary PUMP, narrated by Jason Bateman. She directed and produced the John Paul DeJoria story, GOOD FORTUNE, the YouTube sensation, THE EARTHING MOVIE as well as the forthcoming documentary THE REVOLUTION GENERATION and the forthcoming feature scripted film, HEARTLAND. As a child, she starred in the Orion (now MGM)’s Christmas Classic movie, Prancer.

Jason Momoa is a Hawaiian-American actor, producer, and model known for his roles in “Game of Thrones,” “Aquaman,” and “Conan the Barbarian.” He started his career as a model and transitioned to acting in the early 2000s. Momoa is also an environmental activist and involved in various conservation efforts.

Laura Dern is an American actress and filmmaker born on February 10, 1967. She has had a successful career spanning several decades, with notable roles in films such as “Jurassic Park,” “Blue Velvet,” and “Marriage Story.” Dern has received numerous awards for her work, including an Academy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

Rosario Dawson is an American actress and producer born on May 9, 1979. She has had a successful career in film, television, and theater, with notable roles in movies such as “Men in Black II,” “Sin City,” and “Rent.” Dawson is also an advocate for various political and social causes, including women’s rights and environmental issues.

Donald Glover is an American actor, writer, comedian, and musician born on September 25, 1983. He is best known for his roles in the TV series “Community” and the FX series “Atlanta,” which he also created and produced. Glover has also had a successful music career under the stage name Childish Gambino, releasing several critically acclaimed albums.

Woody Harrelson is an American actor and playwright. He is the recipient of numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, and has been nominated for three Academy Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. He is best known for his roles in Cheers, True Detective, and The Hunger Games. He is also an outspoken environmentalist and is especially concerned about deforestation.

Gabe Brown is a strong proponent of soil health.  His book  Dirt to Soil: One Family’s Journey into Regenerative Agriculture tells his story and is designed to be a guide for others. In it he shares in depth his five principles of soil health: no-till or minimal tillage, keeping the ground covered, diversity in plant and animal species, keeping living roots in the soil as much as possible, and the importance of integrating animals.

Lyla June Johnston, Ph.D., is an Indigenous musician, scholar, community organizer, and public speaker of Diné (Navajo), Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne), and European lineages. Her work focuses on Indigenous rights, traditional land stewardship practices, and healing intergenerational and intercultural trauma. She graduated from Stanford University with a degree in environmental anthropology and is based in Taos, New Mexico.