Leap of Faith: Fast Lane to Farmstead

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Synopsis

What would make two men leave the big city...for 34 goats?

“Leap of Faith: Fast Lane to Farmstead” is an independent documentary about Eric Smith and Pascal Destandeau of Pugs Leap Farm, a gay couple who gave up their successful corporate life in San Francisco after becoming disillusioned with the rat race, and their ultimate decision to move to the country and lead a more self-sustaining life. They now run a successful goat dairy and make spectacular artisan goat cheese. The film tells the story of their life-changing decision and inspiring partnership, weaving in the very current issues of slow food and living locally, modern farming and sustainable business. Includes interviews with “Napa Cheese Guru” John Raymond and Dr. David Heber, Director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition.
We are working with the Farm to Consumer Foundation and will use the film to raise awareness of Congress over-regulation of small farmers to ensure that artisan producers like Pugs Leap and others can continue to stay in business, providing fresh food direct from the farm.

Budget:

$ 35,000.00

Project's Financial Needs

Post-production and finishing: music clearance, stock footage costs, sound editing and mixing, E&O insurance, publicity and outreach costs.

Other financial Support

100% of production has been supported through in-kind donations of time and equipment by the film's director and producer. Discounted accommodation was provided by the Best Western Dry Creek Inn, Healdsburg. Post production so far has been made possible by the same, as well as deferrals from editors and musicians, generous stock footage sponsorship from iStockphoto, and special discounts and payment terms from Hollywood post house Sonicpool.

Current stage of production

Post-Production

Estimated Completion Date

08/30/2009