(r)Evolutionary Roots: The Film Project
TRI{BE} the Film Project – a global community of individuals working together to integrate sustainable living practices, health, joy and education into local communities. The first step of our mission is to spread awareness through the lens of our camera in an artistic and educational documentary. We will begin right here in our local community of Encinitas/San Diego and other portions of California. Our exploration will then travel to several communities nestled into the shores of Hawaii. When the film reels fall silent on the Big Island, our journey will carry us onward in search of thriving eco-villages all around the world. Our story will not only document the communities as a collective, we will take our viewers deep into the emotional lives of individual community members up close and personally.
We will be capturing and sharing with the world community living practices that are flourishing with harmony and efficiency. We will also document and share the living practices that are not functioning perfectly; with hopes of seeking out solutions to these issues. Our focus will be optimistic and forward thinking with the intention of sharing valuable knowledge with communities on different sides of the world. We see local communities and tribes as a microcosm to the macrocosm of society. The film will take into account all facets of life and community.
TRI{BE} will delve deeply into all aspects of sustainability and permaculture, as well as individual sources of joy and health. No stone will go unturned as we navigate natural building practices and materials; sources of energy, food, water, waste and revenue. From village to village, we will inquire into their various styles of healthy communication and governing practices. We will examine different forms of trade and financial systems within the tribes, as well as interactions between the tribe and the surrounding community as a whole.
We see the individuals, communities, neighborhoods and tribes as the threads that weave together our tapistry of villages, towns and cities here on Earth. As well as the functional facets of the communities, we will burrow into the deep sources of joy and expression from the individual community members. We will take our viewers on a personal and intimate journey with the people whom make up these tribes. The intentions of these various communities are infinite; some finding inspiration in yoga, music, art, and meditation… while others source their fulfillment in nature, healthy food, dance or spirituality.
Regardless of the specific community intention; our team of tribal ambassadors are seeking out and sharing with the world, unique and harmonious living practices that create health and joy within a community. This film is a celebration of both the diversity and unity existing within our collective culture.
“It is possible that the next Buddha will not take the form of an individual. The next Buddha may take the form of a community – a community practicing understanding and loving kindness, a community practicing mindful living. This may be the most important thing we can do for the earth’s survival.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
At the present moment there is a small core group of us whom are actively participating in the production of this film, yet we wish to manifest this project in a new way. Our desire is to engage the Global community in the creative process and evolution of this Tribal Organization. We want this whole production to be as transparent as possible while actively inviting the Global community to join us on the mission!
We are in the process of developing our cyber-tribe (Internet based community website) which will enable us to stay connected with all of your voices from around the world. We want you to share with us your thoughts, ideas and inspiration. Once our website is complete you will be able to engage in our entire creative process; everything from watching and listening to our meetings, participating in our meetings with webinar and webcast technology, suggesting ideas you wish to share, and guiding us to locations and people whom you feel would be valuable to the project. This will be a Global tribe of the people, by the people, and for the people! (sorry, I had to get a little dramatic here 
We are currently in the process of establishing our non-profit (501-C3) status. This will act as a vehicle for us to continue educating and sharing with the world the valuable life process’s we are documenting. We sincerely invite you and anyone you know to join us in this creative collaboration. Participation in this project is open to anyone with a genuine care for our planet and the communities upon it.
We are actively seeking new members to join the team whom have some form of skills or energy to positively contribute to the collective. Individuals with skills in video production, sound technology, documentary filming, grant writing, business entity formation, marketing, funding, or web development are in need (not really ‘in need’, yet would be enthusiastically welcomed!). We are also interested in meeting or speaking with anyone already living in a sustainable community whom is interested in being filmed in the documentary. We warmly welcome you to our Global community… our Tribe of ONE!
- What does the word ‘sustainable‘ mean to you?
- What does the term ‘sustainable living‘ mean to you… and how do you practice this in your life?
- What does the term ‘healthy living‘ mean to you… and how do you practice this in your life?
- Do you feel there is a relationship between living sustainably and an overall environment of peace and health on Earth? If YES… how do you explain this connection?
- What does the word ‘community’ mean to you?
- What are several examples of small and practical actions you would feel comfortable participating in within the next month, to step towards a more sustainable lifestyle?
Possible Secondary Questions:
- What do you most highly value in your life?
- What do you currently think are the world’s most pressing concerns? … from a local, national and global perspective?
- What is your personal most pressing current living concern?
- On a scale from 1-10… where is your current happiness? (10 being 100% Happy!)
- On a scale from 1-10… where is your current health? (10 being 100% Healthy!)
- Do you feel your current lifestyle is sustainable?
- Do you feel the current global lifestyle/life-cycle/society is sustainable?
- If answering NO to above question… what changes do you feel you and your local community can do to begin living more sustainably?
- What are several examples of what you personally do to serve your local community?
- How do you feel you make this world a better place?
- What does Harmony mean to you?
- What does the word/words God/Divine/Source/Spirit/Collective Consciousness/Oneness/Infinite/Space (whatever word you want to choose) mean to you?
- What does Spirituality mean to you?
- What does the word Love mean to you?
- What does the word Peace mean to you?
“Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” – Howard Zinn
