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All Creatures Podcast

Fools Paradise (lost?) Filmmaker Alexandra Lexton

All Creatures Podcast

All Creatures Podcast

Natural Sciences, Nature, Science

4.7563 Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2024

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Chris interviews filmmaker Alexandra Lexton about her latest film, 'Fool's Paradise Lost,' which highlights the therapeutic benefits and profound beauty of nature. They discuss how Alexandra's upbringing in Northern California and personal challenges inspired her film, emphasizing the importance of reconnecting with the natural world for emotional and psychological well-being. The conversation explores the science behind nature's healing effects, featuring influential figures like John Francis and Florence Williams. Alexandra talks about the importance of environmental stewardship, conscious consumerism, and how filmmakers can influence public awareness without doom and gloom. She also shares her experiences with self-financing, cinematography, and participation in the La Femme film festival. Additionally, Alexandra touches on her earlier documentary, 'The Lure of This Land,' and future projects, showcasing her dedication to innovative storytelling and environmental advocacy. You can learn more about the film and view the trailer HERE Podcast Timeline 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:03 Alexandra Lexton's Filmmaking Journey 05:05 Nature's Influence on Alexandra 09:37 The Inspiration Behind the Film 13:34 John Francis: A Silent Advocate for Nature 17:25 Florence Williams and the Healing Power of Nature 20:15 Rediscovering Nature During COVID 21:30 The Importance of Connecting with Nature 23:33 Challenges in Filmmaking 25:33 The Art of Cinematography 27:15 Favorite Filming Locations 29:15 Raising Environmental Awareness 32:07 Personal Actions for Environmental Impact 35:37 Future Projects and Final Thoughts ------------------------------------------------------------- Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:20.2

This is Chris excited today to introduce filmmaker Alexandra Lexton.

1:26.4

Hey, Alexandra, how you doing?

1:28.5

Good. I'm good on this beautiful fall day here in Northern California.

1:33.6

Yeah, we have a beautiful spring day here in New Zealand. And today we're going to talk

1:39.5

about the film that's just coming out called Fool's Paradise Lost.

1:44.7

This one really resonated with me talking a lot about the benefits of nature,

1:51.8

why we need to be more out in nature.

1:54.6

Really interesting film coming from many different directions.

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