The People's Lens tells the stories of environmentally, socially and culturally conscious companies Thus: The People's Lens was born.
Collective Eye Films, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been a leading educational film distribution and feature-length film production company. Our films, those that we create and those that we distribute, build bridges between cultures and provide unique perspectives by exploring social, political, environmental, and spiritual issues to bring provocative and entertaining stories
to the screen. Through meeting many of the world’s change-makers as we interviewed them for our feature-length films, it became clear that each of them and their organizations were in dire need of a story teller to promote their particular vision, organization and cause. The People's Lens is the newest member of the Collective Eye Films family, and has been created to fill the niche as the storyteller of local organizations who are working to resolve social, political, environmental, and spiritual issues, and to help re-imagine what our world can be. We believe that film is the most powerful medium to present critical issues, challenge audiences, and raise important questions. Keeping true to the notion that documentary films are powerful tools for change, we strive to unearth stories that make a difference.
Operating as usual
Check out this short doc about young farmers in the PNW, from one of our filmmakers. Recently Staff Picked on Vimeo. Hope you enjoy and happy Sunday!
“65 is the average age of farmers, and there are not enough young farmers to replace them. How did we get here?”** In the summer of 2015, Eva Verbeeck…
The People's Lens just wrapped up our latest mission video for the amazing non-profit, the Hells Canyon Preservation Council, where we explore the organization's ongoing battle to protect Oregon's largest wilderness area for future generations. Take a look!
The Hells Canyon Preservation Council - Conservation for Generations "The majesty of the canyon is its unapproachable wildness, where people can regain the…
Our teaser for our project in Hells Canyon
This is "15 seconds in Hells Canyon" by Collective Eye Productions on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Had a great night at Coalition Brewing for Trash for Peace's fundraising event where they screened our mission video. Watch the video on our site to learn more about their amazing work and help spread the word!
Collective Eye Productions just partnered with our FIRST local non-profit, Trash for Peace, to uncover the untold story of what happens when we rethink "trash" into a useful, creative resource. Take a look! https://vimeo.com/131727587
Trash for Peace "All of our possessions, at some point or another, will not be wanted by us, but they all can be used by someone..." The story of the Portland,…
The beautiful panoramic views of Hells Canyon.
Videographer Spencer Macdonald and Hells Canyon Preservation Council staffer Brian Kelly gear up for an interview. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful backdrop!
Isla San Esteban, Baja California- An entire morning spent lugging gear through an arroyo on a particularly hot day, and there was one creature that kept alluding the camera-the spiny-tailed iguana. It was the perfect time of day for these critters to start crawling up cardon cacti in search of yummy flowers, but none were visible. After finally finding a photogenic fellow, it was amazing to witness his determination as he proceeded to jump and crawl from cactus to cactus, sometimes falling all the way back down to the base and repeating the ascent. Finally he reached the top and began munching on his reward. Now you know where the expression "leaping lizards" comes from...
Alaskan memories- White thunder broke the silence as an entire ice shelf plummeted into the sea in front of us. Within seconds, the newly formed "shooter" rocketed through the surface. Looking back, I don't know if I ever had a more epic experience with glacier calving in Alaska...
Another Alaskan throwback. Steller Sea Lions- I don't know if there's a more inquisitive (and vocal) marine mammal out there.
Thinking back on that magical Alaskan forest light...
Check out our updated site! There's some pretty sweet content on there :)
The storm clouds rolling in cut our sunset time-lapse session short at Buckhorn Springs. Amazingly the thunderstorm transformed into a snow storm over night and we awoke to a winter wonderland.
Snowy surprise- We had to pack up earlier than expected at Buckhorn Springs when the thunderstorms rolled in. In the morning we were shocked to find a winter wonderland...in May! All the seasons at once in .
Cloud art- At Joseph Canyon the clouds slowly passed through the forest in the valley below, revealing the trees behind them. It was like an expressionistic painting in motion...
A river of clouds- After our third night in the wilderness we finally got some clear skies. Sunrise in Joseph Canyon offered a spectacular scene of a river of clouds flowing through the valley below, which became illuminated as the sun began to rise...
After journeying through rainy weather along the backroads of Hells Canyon, we finally got to a clearing with a stunning view. Here videographer films the epic landscape and cloud formations at Buckhorn Springs.
Antarctica memory number 3- those classy penguins. These were the feisty Chinstraps who were very territorial. Even had a few charge at the cameraman!
Antarctica memory number two- taking in the breath-taking landscape upon the ridge at Orne Harbour.
Our videographer filming freshly hatched penguin chicks in .
Our videographer filming some local youngsters get excited about recycling!
Antarctica memory number 1. Stuck in traffic on the penguin highway.
Our talented videographer prepares a hearty breakfast before we embark on our shoot through the Hells Canyon Wilderness.
Taking in the epic sunrise over Joseph Canyon for a time-lapse.
Everyone loves homegrown veggies! Check out this Kickstarter video that we did for local growers Skyberry Farm and please consider sharing or donating to their cause ;)
Help turn our organically tended farm into a bed & breakfast and event space that donates all of its produce to local charities.
Watching the sunrise in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. Shot as part of our project for Hells Canyon Preservation Council.
Photos from our latest shoot for the Hells Canyon Preservation Council.
Just returned from our shoot in the Hells Canyon wilderness. Much beautiful content to come!
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