Three human-sized elf cups, a loupe for scale, and a mycologist, guide you through the process of close observation, documentation, and proper specimen collection. Are you ready to join the ranks of the global citizen-mycologist kingdom?

A poem, drawings, interviews, anthropology conferences, and fungal forays. "do i know you, mushroom?" is an assemblage that reaches toward the feeling of going on a mushroom foray — the textures, the journey, the contemplations on life and our interconnectedness, and the great wonder of fungi.

Another film by Gilje that explores the fascinating landscapes and biology of lichen, using microscope footage of lichen combined with text and a poetic soundtrack.

MicoCosmo is Italy’s first festival entirely dedicated to mycology and the world of fungi in all its forms, born from a grassroots effort led by volunteers and spontaneous support from the community. Talks, workshops, forest walks, and convivial moments create organic spaces for shared experiences and exchange of knowledge. Through the voices of mycologists, researchers, organizers and fungi enthusiasts, the film explores the richness of perspectives that animate contemporary mycology. A place for collective dialogue and growth, imagining new approaches and building a community inspired by the world of fungi.

How can we harness the intelligence of nature to address our climate challenges?
An epidemic of wildfires threatens forests in the peaks, while nearby agricultural soils in the prairie sit degraded.

Is there a holistic way these two problems could serve as solutions for each other?
Did somebody say Mushrooms?

A fuzzy little guy takes you on a journey through the forests of the PNW, investigating all the mushrooms he can find with his magnifying glass, until one tiny mushroom helps him investigate himself.

This film explores the somewhat hidden and overlooked realm of fungi. With relaxing , immersive visuals, the viewer is asked to consider how little we know about the world with the fungal kingdom as a prime example. In making this film I wanted to show people their inherent connection to nature, from the feeling you get watching butterflies in the forest to considering that your own body is an ecosystem. This film inspires curiosity and love for the land and the other sentient beings who live here with us.

This experimental stop-motion film follows the journey of a caterpillar searching for a place to transform and it finds the answer where the mushrooms grow.