About this project

UPDATE: I am preparing to cancel this campaign: if you would like to join, check out the new updated kickstarter page: http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1Bbag1/www.kickstarter.com/projects/peopleandtheplanet/people-and-the-planet/r:t

People and the Planet is a multi-media initiative designed to reclaim the story about how people relate to the planet. This project tells the stories about the connection, communication, and healing occurring between people, wild animals and the natural world.

Our modern mythology focuses on how people have exploited, pillaged, and polluted our planet. And lets face it, we need those stories. They motivate people. But is all that finger wagging mobilizing people? We are missing stories about how the planet is healing, satiating, and nourishing people. We need more in-depth stories about healers, teachers, and leaders fostering positive relationships with the natural world. We want to tell these stories to inspire a sense of curiosity and excitement about protecting and engaging with the natural world.

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET THE STORIES YOU WANT TO SEE INTO THE WORLD!!! (Wahooo!)

So here is how it works:

Part 1: We go get the story. Our first story is..well…kind of incredible. It takes place in the Kingdom of Tonga and features a woman who practices aqua cranial sacral healing on people in the open ocean in the presence of whales. Amazing, right? We will capture video footage, the underwater photos, the story and then…

Part 2: Produce a micro-documentary. You heard me right. 10 minutes, to the point, a video you can share with your friends via Facebook, twitter, or email.

Part 3: Storm the on-line media scene: Get the story to the people STAT!
We will post these stories on popular sites such as Huffington Post, Planet Green, Youtube, etc. and fill our Twitter & Facebook feeds w/photos & stories as we produce the stories in real time.

Part 4: People and the Planet Book
A dynamic compilation of photographs and stories that you keep in your living room (or bathroom). The book is split into four sections: Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and will be filled with inspiring images and in-depth stories about the 12 people we featured: their methods, practice, and success stories and challenges using these elements in their health practices. In addition, there will be short testimonials gathered via craigslist from around the world, along with ancient mythological stories about the connections between people, animals, and the natural world.

Ok Team~ Lets get the first story out!
Lets show the world how many people believe that one of the ways to inspire people to engage in caring for the planet want these stories!

By sponsoring this project you literally kick starting the larger initiative and showing future funders that there is an audience and desire for these kinds of stories in the world. So we hope that you join us, share this with everyone you know (and don’t forget your mother), and share with us what kind of stories you believe we need to mobilize people to protect the planet.
GO NOW.
Producers, writers, and photographers are waiting for your call at 1 800 (just kidding).

But seriously, we’re anxiously awaiting your comments, thoughts, and of course, nickels, dimes, and quarters.