Heartland Local Food (2020)
This film explores food sustainability, how farmers' markets build community, and why local food matters. Filmmaker Dr. Benjamin Garner is an Associate Professor at the University of North Georgia. He produces films on food, marketing, and tourism. Dr. Garner consults with companies on soft skills training and produces video ads for web and social media.
Director: Benjamin Garner, Ph.D.
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Alex Ritchie as Narrator |
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David Hoffer as Farmer Reenactment |
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Bret Willis as TV Family |
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Johanna Kiehl as TV Family |
| Art | Louis Hokayem | Graphic Designer |
| Editing | Benjamin Garner, Ph.D. | Editor |
| Sound | Benjamin Garner, Ph.D. | Music |
| Camera | Howard Ting | Assistant Camera |
| Writing | Benjamin Garner, Ph.D. | Writer |
| Sound | Curtis Malcom | Musician |
| Sound | Benjamin Garner, Ph.D. | Musician |
| Crew | Benjamin Garner, Ph.D. | Cinematography |
| Directing | Benjamin Garner, Ph.D. | Director |