Here’s something local lovers of food can feast their eyes on.
The Good Food Film Series begins virtually on Tuesday, March 9, and will bring a new story about the local farmers and food community on the second Tuesday of each month — all from the comfort of your living room.
“From disappearing farmland, food forests, and edible landscapes to combat climate change, to increasing access to locally grown food, the Spring film series is now available for purchase.”
Each ticket to a film screening is $7.50 and you have the option to watch it anywhere and with as many people as you’d like. Also, there is an All-Access Pass for all 12 films for $65.
For a super sweet deal, use the code VIEWERSCHOICE for 20 percent off when you purchase four or more tickets.
“Good Food Film Series” Schedule
The State of Arizona Farmland
Premiering Tuesday, March 9th
The film features the owners of Blue Sky Organic Farms in Phoenix.
Synopsis: David and Sara have just planted their last season of crops on their leased land. They must move out by July 1, 2021, when a new home builder takes ownership. Why does this matter? Blue Sky Organic is one of the two main farms supplying produce for Phoenix-area residents through farmers markets, CSAs, and St. Mary’s Food Bank. If we lose Blue Sky, we lose a major producer in the community.
Are Edible Landscapes and Trees the Answer to Arizona’s Rising Climate Crisis?
Premiering Tuesday, April 13
Darren Chapman of Tiger Mountain Foundation walks viewers through their collaboration with Trees Matter and Spaces of Opportunity in Phoenix.
Synopsis: In Tucson, Iskashitaa Refugee Networkharvests residential fruit trees and empowers refugees. Also, meet Herman Harris and Randiesia Fletcher, who create edible food forests to feed their community and provide shade at public transits stops.
The Business of Farm to Food Banks
Premiering on Tuesday, May 11
This film gives you a first-hand perspective from Duncan Family Farms on the vital role local farms play in supporting food banks’ increasing food needs.
Synopsis: Hear the story of a partnership between the United Food Bank and Nalwoodi Denzhone Community (NDC) located on the San Carlos Apache Reservation and how they’re creating a movement toward food sovereignty.
Proceeds from the films go to support Local First Arizona’s food programming, such as at the Good Food Finder, Local First Arizona’s Community Kitchen, and the Coalition for Farmland Preservation, whose ongoing work supports a vibrant, equitable food economy here in Arizona.
For more information, visit goodfoodfineraz.com.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
