Celebrating the Beat of the Earth: a portrait about connection, celebration and transformation(2023)

Описание: ‘Celebrating the Beat of the Earth: a portrait about connection, celebration and transformation at Earth Beat festival’ is a documentary by anthropologist and filmmaker Ruben van Zaanen that explores the transformative power of celebration and the importance of community and connection.

Through visuals and interviews with festival-goers, organisers, artists and Maori cultural experts, the film captures the spirit of the Earth Beat Festival in New Zealand, where diverse cultures come together to celebrate life, culture, and connection. It's a reminder that even in challenging times, we can come together and create something beautiful.

You'll see how the festival creates a sense of community and unity grounded in authentic principles, and how it acknowledges the importance of community, inclusivity, and respect for the land and its people. It also offers a nuanced perspective on the challenges of transformational festivals. Overall, it's a must-watch for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the transformative power of celebration and community.

Credits:

Directed by: Ruben van Zaanen
Produced by: Ruben van Zaanen & Doris van Regteren Altena

Camera:
Nemo Burkhard (@nemoburkhard)
Ruben van Zaanen (@rubenvz)

Additional camera:
Timur Muedinov (@timur_mued)
Ignacio Nabulen (@ na.bu.len)
Marina (@mmrn23)

Drone operator:
Nemo Burkhard (@nemoburkhard)
Ruben van Zaanen (@rubenvz)

Edited by:
Ruben van Zaanen

Music by:
Kaya Project
Welcome To The Endless Spinning Wheel
Pachamama
The Endless Wheel (The Hypno Tek Mix)
(@kayaprojectofficial)
&
Urafiki
Soaring
Firefly Jive
Tempesta
(@urafiki_music)


Translations by:
Mataora Hotoke-Takirihi

Special thanks to:
Earth Beat festival
for providing festival tickets and meals during production,
which helped support our self-funded production.

Interviewees, in order of appearance:
Mataora Hotoke-Takirihi, health and medicine facilitator
Dan Michaeli, festival organiser
Carlos Riegel, musician (@carlos.riegel)
Laquita Kreutz, visitor
Sadra Saffari, organiser
Richard Nahi, Kaumatua Representative for Ngati Whatua, Kaipara
Issac Oron, organiser
Kirar Taraishia, Kaumatua Representative for Te Reipuna o Waitaha
Ignacio Nabulen, photographer
Jah Tung, artist (@jahtung)
Seb Taylor, artist (@kayaprojectofficial)
Nina Beaufort volunteer


Sina Saffari for welcoming us
Ignacio Nabulen for managing the media team
Matiu Te Huki for providing the Haka for Life workshop
Mataora Hotoke-Takirihi for the Māori translations
Hakea Permaculture Retreat (Tūī birds)

The Earth Beat crew and volunteers for providing the safe and creative space


© Ruben van Zaanen 2023 - Crescone audiovisual productions


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