The documentary, America’s Heart and Soul reveals the remarkable people around us who are making this country a place full of hope rather than despair. America’s well-being is rooted in the kindness and selflessness of its citizens. The characters in this film are doing their part to contribute. Read on to find the best way […]
The sights, people, and sounds of America’s Heart and Soul unite to develop the sense of hope that it’s intended to spread. The unique but relatable stories of those striving to be their best selves and help their fellow Americans pull the heartstrings of viewers who are captivated by these characters. Their stories, backgrounds, and […]
“Let’s value what’s really most important. This interconnection between us is what makes the world go round,” said Moving Art director Louie Schwartzberg in an interview during The Harmonic Convergence. The reality is we are all connected! “We need for our economy, and we need it for our mental health. Once you understand how everything […]
Do you have a mantra? Mantras are ancient chants meant to focus your mind. They are also known as “words of power,” or repeated chants that can bring you more endurance, strength, or power. Have you ever tried a meditation on gratitude? Now watch Louie Schwartzberg’s short film, “Gratitude.” It contains some simple but powerful […]
How will you celebrate World Friendship Day? For this holiday, people around the world celebrate friends both near and far. It’s an especially important holiday during this transformative moment in history. Even though many of us are separated right now, we need to remember the friends who bind us together. They are part of our […]
Around the world, people are celebrating Children’s Art Week this month. In this unprecedented time, the event will be held online this year—encouraging kids to go back to nature. The great Pablo Picasso once wrote, “It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” We’ve rounded up […]
Sometimes, our darkest moments can help us discover a profound purpose. Inspired by his parent’s example of gratitude and resilience, director and photographer Louie Schwartzberg wanted to make the world a better place and fight for social justice. He photographed a generation in turmoil and bore witness to an epochal shift in American values. Along […]
Nature has been sending us messages for centuries, but it takes a special kind of awareness to understand them. Louie Schwartzberg has been shooting time-lapse flowers continuously, nonstop, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for over 30 years. Through his footage, we can see nature’s dance, immersing ourselves in the conversations between the […]
In this final week of the official Gratitude Lab, we turn our focus to faith and community. How ironic – and how perfect – that another of Louie’s inspirational muses – the underground world of mycelium network – just happens to parallel this sense of connection, wonder, and gratitude. “Mother Trees” is the film trailer […]
August 21st marked the end of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. World-class athletes from all corners of the globe have returned home, some with medals marking their incredible accomplishments. As those games come to a close, however, a new set of games is just on the horizon: the Compassion Games. No plane […]
On Wednesday, February 24th, the beautiful and historic Directors Guild of America was sold out to max capacity for the highly anticipated presentation by our own Paul Stamets and Louie Schwartzberg. Their talk was called, “Mushrooms for Bees, Trees, People & Planet” and brought the perfect balance of science (Paul) and art (Louie) to tell […]
As promised, here is a sneak clip from the amazing, exciting, inspiring film we have been working on, Fantastic Fungi. It was hard to choose just one, but we hope you agree this is worth getting excited about! Truthfully, the story is revealing itself to us in more wondrous ways imaginable. Thank you from the […]
The very essence of what makes us human—from the flow of our hormones to our keen sense of touch—proves that we were born to be social creatures. Studies have shown that the benefits of connection can be seen in more than our DNA. Adults with a stronger network of friends live longer, and seniors who […]