"Soul Places" - a short documentary - explores the deep connection between the beauty of nature and humanity, specifically the relationship between environmental and mental wellbeing.

In modern times when many seek profound meaning, a sense of belonging and inner peace, keepers of sacred knowledge share timely insights in the face of global environmental and mental health crises.

'Soul Places' is inspired by classics like Koyaanisqatsi, Baraka and Samsara, yet it’s difference is a focus on New Zealand, it's beauty, the people, and their deep connection to the land. 

Through a visual exploration of our relationship with nature, we capture stunning images of the natural world in its many cyclic forms. 

This forms a cinematic journey exploring nature as the source of all life and a powerful solution to humanity's struggle in the modern world.

The film starts amidst the serenity of nature, peaceful, stunningly beautiful, wildly organic and awe-inspiring. 

Enter the modern man, mass population, mass transit, mass production and materialism, we've become an acquisitive race.

Globally we're lead by consumerism, the compulsive need to fill a vacuum in our lives, spending more than we have, working more than we desire, and in debt beyond our means. We consume countless resources, is our hunger insatiable?

We shine a light on ancient cultures who've lived in harmony with the earth for thousands of years, profoundly respecting all living things and their role in kinship with the natural world.

Can their ancient wisdom and modern science help resolve our environmental crisis? Our mental health crisis?

'Soul Places' reveals sacred knowledge, and takes us on a cinematic journey into the magical world of nature’s beauty, inspiring peace, healing and happiness in harmony with Planet Earth. 

Would you like to explore with us?

'Every living thing that seeks sustenance from our Earth Mother is family.' 

                                                                        Dr Rangimarie Turuki Rose Pere