Send Kelp! w/Between the Tides + added screening of The Root of It All
Where
Send Kelp! follows Frances Ward, a passionate “Seaweed Nerd” who embarks on a daring journey to establish a kelp farm off Canada’s west coast. With the aid of experts and the ocean’s bounty, she seeks to harness the potential of this miraculous organism, finding hope for the planet and herself.
Canada, 2024, 89 minutes
Director: Blake McWilliam
Distributor: Rise and Shine World Sales
Host Sylvain Charlebois will moderate a Q&A with director Blake McWilliam and kelp farmer Frances Ward following the screening.
Featuring a kelp tasting by Chef Pamela Leonforde, Canaan’s Plant-Based Alternatives
Between the Tides
In the stunning coastal town of Advocate Harbour, two foragers embark on a culinary adventure to gather ingredients for an unforgettable foraging dinner at the Wild Caraway Restaurant.
Canada, 2024, 7 minutes
Director: Rose Schoonhoven (in attendance)
The Root of It All – ADDED SCREENING!
A city dweller seeks connection with nature, finding a community of Alberta foodies who are revolutionizing the food system.
Canada, 2023, 22 minutes
Directors: Kalyn Edworthy, Kimberly Gray
Sponsored by Agri-Food Analytics Lab, Ecology Action Centre, Telefilm Canada, and community partner: Ecology Action Centre
