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We are interviewing the award-winning cinematographer Louie Schwartzberg about his newly released film... Fantastic Fungi: The Magic Beneath Us. We venture into the inspiration for this film, the behind the scenes making of the movie, why he chose to start a movement with mushrooms, what the film symbolized, and so mush more. This conversation will elevate your viewing experience and give you little nuggets to appreciate the work that much more.

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Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning cinematographer, director and producer whose notable career spans more than three decades and have inspired millions of viewers. He is known for his time-lapse, high-speed and macro cinematography techniques. Louie is an innovation ambassador for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, has received the NAPPC Growald Award for educating the public about pollination, and has directed award winning theatrical films for Disneynature and National Geographic. His new movie is called Fantastic Fungi: The magic beneath us.

Topics Covered

• Louie’s personal background in filmmaking and his commitment to documenting nature
• How filmmaking can be a powerful tool for overlooked subjects
• How psilocybin influenced the making of this film and some of the most moving content
• The challenges in th psychedelic mushroom use
• The Stoned Ape Theory and the making of the animated segment
• The Human Condition and a need for homecoming to nature
• The Fantastic Fungi Companion Book: https://fantasticfungi.com/buy-the-book/

Show notes

Film Website: https://fantasticfungi.com/

Louie’s website: www.movingart.com

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