Beyond the Soil
Beyond the Soil is a short, poetic documentary which explores the emotional impact of climate change on farmers and ranchers who are on the frontlines of Colorado's megadrought in the Rocky Mountain West.
Topics Covered
Climate Change, Social Connections
Content Heads Up
Climate anxiety, animal death
Representation
White, Man / male, Woman / female, Adult, Older adult, Parent, Farmer
Film Style
Documentary
Festivals & Awards
International Film Festival The Hague
Official Selection
2023
EKOFILM
Finalist Short Film Competition
2023
Social Impact Film Festival
Official Selection
2023
Filmmaker
Eric Forbes
Eric (he/him) is a director and cinematographer from Fort Collins, Colorado, who is passionate about films focused on mental health. He has directed/co-created multiple films on topics including ADHD, family system structures, and climate anxiety.
Filmmaker
Jaime Jacobsen
A filmmaker who uses storytelling and her work directing the Center for Science Communication at Colorado State Uni.
