We must teach our children to smell the earth, to taste the rain, to touch the wind, to see things grow. Our children have always decided the future. Let them choose one that aligns with our earth.
“Encourage your kids to look for nature everywhere you go.
It’s the weed breaking through the pavement,
It’s the leaves forming small clumps along the side of the road.
It’s the sky at any given time of the day or night.
It’s the wind doing what it likes to your hair.
Look around, it won’t take long to find it.”
~Penny Whitehouse
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Who is Green Renaissance? We are Michael and Justine - passionate filmmakers, living off-grid and dedicating our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share positivity out into the world.
This film features : Kashief Booley, Tracy Telford and Juliana Capes and Edward Gaybba.
Filmed in South Africa and Scotland.
Editing - by Lorien Byrne and Jackie Viviers
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
Equipment used - mix of Sony FS7 and Sony A7S
Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Eternity - by Ian Post
Ground Beats - by Onyx Music
Krastini - by Aija Alsina
Gone - by Beneath The Mountain
Flight - by Lunapool
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
German - by Tanja Pütz
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Pān Yung Chih
Korean - by Chloe Park
Japanese - by Pān Yung Chih
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1JGf8D7jbM
"We live in a complicated place. And it's difficult to find your space.
Everybody has something to offer. We just need to allow space for people to do that... to shine."
- Chaeli Mycroft
To follow our filmmaking journey, visit https://www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance
Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 4 passionate filmmakers (Warren, Jacky, Michael and Justine). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas.
Equipment used - Sony FS7 with still lenses
Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Ben Macdui - by GAEL
From Nothing - by Josh Leake
All Things - by Ian Locke
Music sourced from Audio Network
Warmth of the Sun - by Adam Drake, Tom Jenkins
Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFpg-kOyIK0
"One can't do without humour, one needs more and more in the world today." - Estelle Bryer.
Estelle is 88 years old. And she regularly gives of her time and her energy, to entertain residents living in retirement homes. She is a shining example, that we are never too old to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
We, Green Renaissance, make these short films as passion projects, to share inspiration. You can help us make more films like this by making a tiny donation, so we can continue this journey with you - www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance
Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 4 passionate filmmakers (Warren, Jacky, Michael and Justine). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas.
Equipment used - Sony FS7 with still lenses
Music sourced from Audio Network:
Bewitching - by Ray Davies
Dance of the Magical Wands - by Ray Davies
Sound mix by Stef Albertyn
Thanks to Mohammad Alkhudhair for the Arabic translations.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L31eMG2ZbUQ
Still scuba diving? At 80 years old?
Some people think Graham is mad. But he doesn't believe you should ever let age prevent you from doing the things you love.
'You've got to try and enjoy your life from the word 'go'.' - Graham Sim
To join our film making journey, visit www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance
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Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 4 passionate filmmakers (Warren, Jacky, Michael and Justine). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas.
Equipment used - Sony FS7 with still lenses
Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Endless Horizons - by Ian Post
Under A Blanket - by Muted
Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNxaDfefmS4
I recently read…
“Youth is not a time of life; it is a state of mind; it is not a matter of rosy cheeks, red lips and supple knees; it is a matter of the will, a quality of the imagination, a vigor of the emotions; it is the freshness of the deep springs of life. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.” - Samuel Ullman
We all age - it is the normal process of living. But rather than being apprehensive about our aging bodies, let’s celebrate our growing perspective. Rather than worrying about our changing relationships, let’s embrace the opportunity to make new friends with people who share our interests. We must never lose the desire to do the things we truly love, because it is the saying 'no' to life that ages us. It's not about aging. It's about living.
Filmed in Hermanus, South Africa.
Featuring Jenny Jackson.
All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
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Who is Green Renaissance? We are Michael and Justine - passionate filmmakers, living off-grid and dedicating our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share positivity out into the world.
Editing - by Jackie Viviers
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2
The End of the Day - by Ziv Grinberg
Echoes - by Panth Lab
Cafe de Philosophie - by Kyle Preston
Ice Dancer - by The David Roy Collective
Rememberings - by G-Yerro
Disappear - by Mattia Vlad Morleo
Respite - by Musical Mandalas
Short Love Story - by Claudio Laucci
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Chinese - by Loretta Jiayi Mao
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
Czech - by Pavla Látalová
English - by Justine du Toit
French - by Natalia Hoffsteter
Georgian - by Qeti Giorgadze
German - by Tanja Pütz
Hebrew - by Sea-van Rachel
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Korean - by Chloe Park
Persian - by Mona Zadsham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Slovak - by Zuzana Beratsova
Slovenian - by Jasmina Kovačič
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören
Vietnamese - by Thi Le
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np-uU-tH6oU
We have a tendency to race so quickly through life, that we don't always make time for ourselves. Carving out a little solitude can make a world of difference. We need to remember to be more gentle, not only with others, but with ourselves too.
"If you feel you need ten minutes to yourself just to sit and relax, why not. We have the right to invest in ourselves." - Trui Snyman
To follow our film making journey - https://www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance
Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 3 passionate filmmakers (Michael, Justine and Jackie). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas.
Equipment used - Sony A7 MKIII
Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Before You Left - by Yehezkel Raz
Early Morning Haze - by Yehezkel Raz
Carousel - by Yehezkel Raz
Invitation - by Sean Williams
Talking To You - by Borrtex
Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYvqI9WVIE0
We all have a natural instinct to connect with each other in some form or fashion. For Stedson, its through the use of his Ham Radio.
'To be able to contact people from around the world, in far off distant countries, on a little radio... that is fantastic... you just can't explain it... " - Stedson Stroud
To join our film making journey, visit www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance
To learn more about St Helena, visit http://sthelenatourism.com
Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 4 passionate filmmakers (Warren, Jacky, Michael and Justine). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share ideas.
Equipment used - Sony FS7 with still lenses
Music sourced from Audio Network
Song of the Trail - by Jeff Meegan and David Tobin
Stock footage sourced from Metro Goldwyn Mayer and St Helena Museum.
Sound mix by Tamryn Breakey and Stef Albertyn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBSC6R7bfpc
We are intrigued by those who find value in what others perceive as junk. We met Dale, the Bottle Digger, at a local market and spent a morning with him, digging for bottles at some of his secret spots, and exploring his vast collection. We have become a wasteful society, and it makes us wonder what we throw away today, future generations will find value in tomorrow.
We "Green Renaissance", make these short films as passion projects, to share inspiration. You can help us make more films like this by making a tiny donation, so we can continue this journey with you - http://www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance
Who is Green Renaissance? We are a tiny collective of 4 passionate filmmakers (Warren, Jacky, Michael and Justine). We live off-grid and dedicate our time to making films that we hope inspire and share ideas. Meet us here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pxGO...
Equipment used:
Sony FS7 with still lenses
Music sourced from Audio Network.
Final Mix by Stef Albertyn
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6lt4in_SpA
All too often life can feel like a competition to see who is the busiest. Our lives are filled with rushing, stress, anxiety and exhaustion. Being overworked has become a marker of success, and it’s difficult to resist getting caught up in the wave. We're less in tune with our bodies and minds and there's little time left over to simply 'be'.
We don’t need to live life at breakneck speed. There is so much joy and wonder surrounding us in our daily lives - we just need to stop and take time to notice it. And it’s then that we realise that beauty truly is everywhere.
Filmed in Swellendam, South Africa.
Featuring Beneke de Wet.
All of our films are made possible through the generous support of our patrons.
To be part of this journey : https://www.patreon.com/greenrenaissance
If you'd prefer to make once off contribution, our PayPal details are : paypal.me/greenrenaissance
Who is Green Renaissance? We are Michael and Justine - passionate filmmakers, living off-grid and dedicating our time to making films that we hope will inspire and share positivity out into the world.
Editing - by Jackie Viviers
Sound mix - by Tamryn Breakey
Music sourced from ArtList - https://bit.ly/2KfrAt2
Homely - by Mattia Vlad Morleo
Nighthawk - by Jon Gegelman
Tremors - by Spearfisher
Victorious - by Simon Wester
Sunfrost - by Dear Gravity
Spiral Limbus - by Yehezkel Raz
I Found Peace When You Found Me - by Sean Williams
A huge thank you to these guys, who so generously gave of their to time to help with language translations:
Arabic - by Mohammad Alkhudhair
Bulgarian - by Slavena Slaveva
Catalan - by Pau Zabaleta
Chinese (Traditional and Simplified) - by Pān Yung Chih
Croatian - by Davor Bobanac
French - by Natalia Hoffsteter
German - by Tanja Pütz
Hindi - by Parul Sharma
Hungarian - by Anita Máté
Indonesian - by Ary Nuansa
Italian - by Vincenzo Mocerino
Korean - by Chloe Park
Malayalam - by Vishnu Reji Haritham
Polish - by Anna Konieczna
Portuguese - by Jonatha Koeller
Romanian - by Iulia Nastase
Russian - by Assiya Marzhanova
Spanish - by Marianne Carrere
Turkish - by Ahsen Aygören
Vietnamese - by Tam Do
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAhXxfOhsmM