A consciousness-shifting film that takes us on an immersive journey through time and scale into the magical earth beneath our feet, an underground network that can heal and save our planet.
“Schwartzberg’s film quickly proves to be one of the year’s most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.” ~ Matt Fagerhol, RogerEbert.com
Bonus: The Fantastic Fungi team host three live conversations with director Louie Schwartzberg, mycologist Paul Stamets and many special guests, responding to some of our planet’s most pressing environmental and global challenges. Panel discussions will run throughout Fungi Day and be available to watch for free on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Discover the magic that unites us by watching the film today. $4.99 to watch the film, panel discussions are free.
Directed by Louie Schwartzberg
Written by Mark Monroe; Narrated by Brie Larson
USA | 81 mins
Fantastic Fungi – Vermont International Film Series from MOVING ART by Louie Schwartzberg on Vimeo.
1pm PT / 4 pm ET: Shift in Consciousness
We have to shift our consciousness to gain the perspective we need to bring about change. We have not changed our behavior in response to the science and the facts. We need to speak to the heart, to understand how we are all connected, because we will protect what we love.
Featuring:
- Jeremy Narby, Anthropologist and Author
- Jason Silva, Futurist and Storyteller
- Paul Stamets, Mycologist
- Louie Schwartzberg, Filmmaker
- Francoise Bourzat, Therapist and Author
- Moderated by Stephen Apkon, Filmmaker
3pm PT / 6pm ET: Nature’s Intelligence
Nature knows far more than us. What can we learn from her?. All the answers we need lie literally beneath our feet. We need to lose our arrogant human-centric view and learn to live in harmony with the earth. Join us on a deep dive through time and scale to discover the secrets, mysteries and answers that nature can provide.
Featuring:
- Paul Stamets, Mycologist
- Suzanne Simard, Professor of Forest Ecology
- Jay Harman, Biomimicry Inventor
- Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Activist on Peace, Indigenous and Mother Earth Perspective
- Louie Schwartzberg, Filmmaker
- Moderated by Stephen Apkon, Filmmaker
5pm PT / 8pm ET: Female Psychedelic Leaders
Join some of the many women leaders in the psychedelic movement to discuss the current challenges and possibilities we face to birth the use of psychedelics during this critical time.
Featuring:
- Pam Kryskow, MD Researcher, Educator, Physician
- Mary Cosimano, MSW – Johns Hopkins University
- Amy Emerson, MD Clinical research – MAPS
- Francoise Bourzat, Therapist and Author
- Moderated by Marcina Hale, Therapist and Filmmaker1pm PT / 4 pm ET: Shift in ConsciousnessWe have to shift our consciousness to gain the perspective we need to bring about change. We have not changed our behavior in response to the science and the facts. We need to speak to the heart, to understand how we are all connected, because we will protect what we love.
Featuring:
- Jeremy Narby, Anthropologist and Author
- Jason Silva, Futurist and Storyteller
- Paul Stamets, Mycologist
- Louie Schwartzberg, Filmmaker
- Francoise Bourzat, Therapist and Author
- Moderated by Stephen Apkon, Filmmaker
3pm PT / 6pm ET: Nature’s Intelligence
Nature knows far more than us. What can we learn from her?. All the answers we need lie literally beneath our feet. We need to lose our arrogant human-centric view and learn to live in harmony with the earth. Join us on a deep dive through time and scale to discover the secrets, mysteries and answers that nature can provide.
Featuring:
- Paul Stamets, Mycologist
- Suzanne Simard, Professor of Forest Ecology
- Jay Harman, Biomimicry Inventor
- Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Activist on Peace, Indigenous and Mother Earth Perspective
- Louie Schwartzberg, Filmmaker
- Moderated by Stephen Apkon, Filmmaker
5pm PT / 8pm ET: Female Psychedelic Leaders
Join some of the many women leaders in the psychedelic movement to discuss the current challenges and possibilities we face to birth the use of psychedelics during this critical time.
Featuring:
- Pam Kryskow, MD Researcher, Educator, Physician
- Mary Cosimano, MSW – Johns Hopkins University
- Amy Emerson, MD Clinical research – MAPS
- Francoise Bourzat, Therapist and Author
- Moderated by Marcina Hale, Therapist and Filmmaker
You can also see prerecorded panels HERE