Louie Schwartberg is an award-winning cinematographer renowned for his time-lapse technique, whose career and films have inspired millions of viewers. He is the director of "Fantastic Funghi", available on Netflix, which shows the extraordinary work of the mushroom for the regeneration of our planet, and he has more recently released his latest movie, "Gratitude Revealed". In this episode, Louie will share how his new movie came to life, why Humans are so resilient, why optimism is the only choice, and how he chose to make movies and videos to share his passion for nature. Harvest is an event produced by Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersThis episode is sponsored by London Nootropics Coffee. You can order the Zen flavour with lion's mane mushroom and Rhodiola, or all the other blends at www.londonnootropics.com, with code HARVEST for 20% off. You'll also be able to taste them during Harvest! It is still time to book your ticket at www.harvestseries.comIn this episode : [1:56] - How did the idea emerge of doing a movie about gratitude after Fantastic Funghi? Itd a journey in the human soul. [4:47] - From ashes comes rebirth: Louie's parents were holocaust survivors. [7:39] - why optimism is the only choice. [11:05] - What are people's reactions after watching "Gratitude Revealed"?[12:16] - Louie's special scene in the movie. And mine (+ guess what, I am going to interview Alex Grey for the 7th season!)[14:15] - Louie talks about the distribution of his movies. Why is he doing it himself, without the help of Hollywood anymore? [16:56] - Extract of the trailer of "Gratitude Revealed". [18:36] - Louie is grateful to be in Kaplankaya, for Harvest event. [19:30] - What's Louie's reaction to our world destroying nature?[23:40] - What's Louie's view about technologies?[26:56] - Louie's next project. [27:34] - Harvest of the Day : if Louie could choose something easy or simple that could make the world a better place, what would it be?In two weeks, we will release Rodo Escalante's interview in Kaplankaya. Rodo suffered from autism, depression and also ADHD. He learned to navigate these mental issues thanks to yoga, breathing and deep diving. He will share his incredible experience. Don't miss the episode!You can follow us on Instagram : Harvestseries, and find our videos (podcasts and speakers' talks) on Youtube.Sound editing by Alice Krief @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya : Joel MoriasiArtwork by Pedro VidigalThe founders of Harvest Series are Burak Öymen and Roman Carel