The Cinema at the Casa series pays tribute to Medora’s interest in current events as well as her father George’s interest in film. This series provides the opportunity for the Casa to become a center for creative and worldly discussions.
JANUARY 18, 2024 | 6:00-7:30 PMOn January 18, Cinema at the Casa will reach new depths to explore regenerative ocean farming happening off the coast of Santa Barbara in The Ocean Solution, directed by Darcy Hennessey.
Farming under the sea? Meet Bren Smith, the ocean farming pioneer whose vertical kelp and shellfish farms can transform the way food is produced. As a commercial fisherman, Bren’s career was nearly wrecked by the crashing cod stocks in the North Atlantic; he then turned to oyster farming, just in time for catastrophic, climate-driven storms to show him there wasn’t a solid future in that, either. Unwilling to tether himself to land, he took the hard lessons learned and returned to the sea with a new method of restorative ocean farming. What he discovered is a way to produce large quantities of nutritious food that also fights the climate crisis, cleans the ocean, creates aquatic habitat and sustains his sea-going way of life.
Admission is $50.
Space is limited. Reservations are required.
ABOUT THE DIRECTORDarcy Hennesey is one of the most awarded and prolific female action-sports filmmakers in the industry today. Her first feature-length film,“The Moment”,- a documentary about they inception of extreme mountain biking- was the closing film of the 2017 Whistler Film Festival and sold out over 100 screenings worldwide. Now acquired by RedBull Television, it debuted at #3 on the US iTunes Independant Film charts and continues to be a top international seller. Her latest short film “Elle Aime/She Likes” was a Vimeo Staff Pick and was later chosen as one of Vimeo’s “Best of the Year” films.
A staple in the outdoor, environmental, and action sports communities, her work extends far beyond the sports world. Her quirky short film about a philanthropic hoarder premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, and she regularly writes, shoots, and directs commercial spots for clients ranging from Audi to Patagonia.
Known for her whimsical visuals and nuanced storytelling, her interests and scope as a director span from narrative to fiction, documentary, and everything (weird and wonderful) in between. Her love of exploration is evident in her work and experience filming in over 25 countries. Darcy is also well-regarded internationally from her past career as a professional mountain biker, and has been featured in hundreds of publications worldwide, including Rolling Stone and Men’s Journal.
Despite her many adventures, she regards giving birth to her sons as the craziest thing she’s done to date.
About Patagonia Provisions
Patagonia Provisions is a sustainable food initiative by outdoor clothing company Patagonia, offering ethically sourced and environmentally conscious food products, promoting regenerative agriculture and responsible consumption. Patagonia Provisions produces and assists with films that raise awareness about environmental issues, inspire sustainable practices, and showcase the interconnectedness of food, nature, and responsible consumption for a healthier planet.