Overview

Synopsis

Thought leaders, intellectuals, and the wise around the world have unanimously diagnosed our way of life with a terminal illness. And the remedy is wisdom:

Wisdom that evolved into a canon of responsible codes of conduct fertilized our prosperity within nature for centuries. But many of those ideas have been erased. Could regaining this wisdom, which nurtured us for millennia, save us from the coming collapse?

To answer these questions, we must find guides capable of mining the time before we turned against nature and ourselves. With them, we will seek the path to re-engaging the inherent wisdom that led humanity to prosperity, and to our title of Homo Sapien – The Wise Being.

Team

Jonathon Corbiere

Director, VFX Supervisor

Jonathon Corbière is co-founder and CEO of Thought Café – He contends that communicators have an inherent responsibility to spread important and relevant knowledge. Jonathon graduated from York University with an Honours Bachelor of Design degree, as well as a film degree from Vancouver Film School. He has taught design and VFX at Emily Carr/UBC's Masters in Design.

Peter Brusikiewicz

Director, Editor

Peter graduated from the renowned Media Arts program at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario. He then spent two years in New York studying acting. After gaining proficiency in the aesthetics of editing and methods of acting, natural progression led him into directing. He runs and operates a boutique production house based in Toronto, Canada, called Trouble and Maker.

Suzanna Brusikiewicz

Writer, Production Designer

Suzanna Brusikiewicz is co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Thought Café, a not-for-profit production company that focuses on communicating socially relevant messages. Her organization is also the branding and graphics team for a YouTube Original Content Initiative channel called Crash Course. Suzanna also writes and films content around vegan cooking and musings.

Reviews

Ratings (621)

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Reviews (181)

Daniel H.
Posted 5 months ago

Thought provoking and interesting concept.

Mikaela Z.
Posted 5 months ago

What an ambitious film. This looks wild

Bart G.
Posted 5 months ago

I'm really curious to see more about this project. I know that it's no longer in the "competition" part of cinecoup but I'd really like to know when it gets produced

Natalia N.
Posted 6 months ago

I think the concept of this documentary is fantastic and I loved the quote that opened up the video. I'm just not quite sure it's something that many people would go to the theatres to watch but I do believe it should be made and played on tv and in classrooms.

Brian M.
Posted 6 months ago

Looks like a very good mvie

Sean R.
Posted 6 months ago

wicked, keep up the good work

Toni K.
Posted 6 months ago

This is a good idea, and good message to bring to light, albeit perhaps hard one to make heard.

Lorien B.
Posted 6 months ago

woah.

Judy Z.
Posted 6 months ago

I think this would e an interesting documentary.

Bobby L.
Posted 6 months ago

This concept is not at all cliche in my opinion. It addresses the REAL reason behind human corruption and such.

Catherine L.
Posted 6 months ago

Nice, if a little too cliche.

Keith M.
Posted 6 months ago

This seems really inline with my thoughts and beliefs. Good luck guys!

Joe M.
Posted 6 months ago

This speaks to me.

Lauren M.
Posted 6 months ago

Nice to see a documentary in the mix! Great subject matter!

Timario M.
Posted 6 months ago

A good start. Im worried this film (based only on the trailer) will focus too much on the aspect of change instead of inspiring the desire to be well informed, so that positive change ends up resulting as a natural occurrence. But it's got me so far. Good luck!

Leanne R.
Posted 6 months ago

yes it was rather good x

Quetzali A.
Posted 6 months ago

it ok...

Bella K.
Posted 6 months ago

spacology

John W.
Posted 6 months ago

Not sure if this is something different than the news has been telling us for years.

Joslyn P.
Posted 6 months ago

Really good work here, very interesting concept, but it might be a bit out there for this competition, good luck! :)

Rich C.
Posted 6 months ago

The kind of filmmaking we need. People need to wake up to what's going on ...

Rob W.
Posted 7 months ago

Amazing work.

Bill E.
Posted 7 months ago

A bold, noble and necessary undertaking. Putting into words and pictures the problem at hand and presenting a case for change won't be easy. It's never easy to get beyond the current common discourse to present new ideas to fresh ears. From what I see though, you are just the ones to do it; the epitome of "Be Brave". Best of luck.

Michelle G.
Posted 7 months ago

It's an interesting idea and concept. There's definitely some potential here. I'm just not sure that this is the concept I would choose to win a million.

Louise M.
Posted 7 months ago

I like the contrasting imagery they use. While I wouldn't say the tone is alarmist, I didn't feel particularly hopeful about making this dramatic change. The subject matter is VERY relevant, and some key global figures are shown, so this trailer does make me expect some very solid content, however it was not as powerful as expected.

Wendy S.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting concept.

Nicole T.
Posted 7 months ago

Not my style but interesting concept

Diane N.
Posted 7 months ago

not my kind of movie... but great cinematography with those views

Matt D.
Posted 7 months ago

would love to see more of this

terri lynn g.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks like a great Flick.

George P.
Posted 7 months ago

i thought this was a narrative compation

Mackenzie W.
Posted 7 months ago

You have sparked my interest. In a world where it seem less and less people are thinking above the lowest common denominator, this could be a breath of fresh air.

Roger G.
Posted 7 months ago

Search for wisdom.... well if you can find the answer and put it into a film that would be awesome

Margaret S.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks like a very interesting movie. The effects of interviewing authorities against a postapocalyptic background is interesting. I really like Vandana Shiva so she alone would interest me in seeing this, the other people interviewed are a boon. It's really neat how the computer-writing keeps glitching and refocusing. I would like to hear a bit more about the themes being focused on because they sound really interesting, but I'm not entirely certain what they mean - I'm sure that would be developed in the movie and this trailer definitely interested me in seeing more.

Devyn B.
Posted 7 months ago

This is amazing. I have woken up to 'wisdom' over the past several months and the thinking here is right alongside my own. This is the message that audiences in Canada should see (and all of the world, really). I wish you the best in producing this film and hope that I can see this film in its entirety because I am very interested in hearing more from these speakers and watching your story unfold on the big screen.

mike e.
Posted 7 months ago

of all the 'documentary' films, this one seems like the one i'd be most likely to go pay to see. best of luck.

Bob C.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting premise, and love the visuals, but oddly it lacks poetry, instead being very didactic.

Warren C.
Posted 7 months ago

Valuable, in fact essential message. This project should get made. I would be happy to join it. - Warren Carr, producer.

Dana B.
Posted 7 months ago

Nicely produced. Would definitely watch this on a documentary channel like CBC doc zone.

Tessa M.
Posted 7 months ago

I like the concept - really great CGI.

Sean M.
Posted 7 months ago

While I agree with the general premise of this documentary, the writers need to avoid just repeating what everyone already understands. While the trailer was very well made and featured some interesting people, the finished documentary needs some interesting insight or a new take on the subject matter to avoid being condescending. Good luck, guys!

Carleigh B.
Posted 7 months ago

very interesting concept

Agah B.
Posted 7 months ago

I already love this!

Jolene K.
Posted 7 months ago

very interesting

Steven H.
Posted 7 months ago

I like the concept and the VFX, but the greenscreen shots just didn't sell at all and really gave the project an amateur look in my opinion...if such a focus is going to be placed on those types of shots then the lighting and compositing has to be spot on, otherwise it takes away from it rather than adds to it. Really contrasted with the other footage being displayed and felt like two different pieces being mashed together, or like it was shot for some mid 90's documentary.

Georgia M.
Posted 7 months ago

I cannot agree more, people need to wake up and realize apathy is an unacceptable way of life. We cannot continue to just selfishly live in the moment, a "me only" existence and expect our world to ever get better. Thank you so much for bringing this issue to the public consciousness.

Alfredo C.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting. Would love to watch it.

Amanda C.
Posted 7 months ago

This could be a good episode of the Passionate Eye

Devon D.
Posted 7 months ago

I feel there is potential here but I'm also curious about Alejandro P.'s question.

Alejandro P.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks good, but why do they need the million for?

Paul S.
Posted 7 months ago

COuld have some potential, but trailer weak

Michelle E.
Posted 7 months ago

Intriguing concept. Looking forward to seeing more.

Tracy R.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting idea. I'd like to see this. With all those people on board I can't imagine you needing cinecoup to get this made. I hope to see it done one day.

William R.
Posted 7 months ago

very true.... interesting subject

Michael M.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting

Dan R.
Posted 7 months ago

I really really like the concept..but I've produced documentaries and you don't need 1 million to shoot it. I say keep going with the concept and just shoot it either way.

Simon B.
Posted 7 months ago

interesting topic, would like to hear more about solutions and what our civilization would look like after the revolution.

Kyle L.
Posted 7 months ago

Very cool guys, contraversial. That's what we need. I would definatly like to see this film made!

Bo A.
Posted 7 months ago

not for me

David A.
Posted 7 months ago

Pretty cool idea. I also really like the nature overtaking city shots. Makes for a very interesting setting for which these interviews to take place. Very creative! I'd love to see this!

Matt C.
Posted 7 months ago

This is certainly different; good luck to you.

Nicole L.
Posted 7 months ago

Love it.

Julianne C.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks very cool!

Donal O.
Posted 7 months ago

I don't feel at all qualified to rate this so it gets a five. However, I wouldn't go to the cinema to see this. It has a place and could be a good movie but not for this project.

Simon B.
Posted 7 months ago

interesting

Laurie D.
Posted 7 months ago

Very interesting subject!

Vivian Z.
Posted 7 months ago

Very inspirational and promising...

dwayne c.
Posted 7 months ago

Good interpretation of society

Deryck D.
Posted 7 months ago

greed will always win its time for real change wrong man

Joshua B.
Posted 7 months ago

That sounds intriguing

Bo H.
Posted 7 months ago

Enjoyed the trailer.

Ana M.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks really interesting.

Chuck E.
Posted 7 months ago

Wow. Impressive and ambitious. I love the doc aesthetic you've created, very stimulating and engaging.

Paul H.
Posted 7 months ago

Cool, wonder if the doc format will hurt its chances in this?

Jared E.
Posted 7 months ago

Good visuals with a timely and powerful message. Interested to see how it will be sustained over a feature length running time.

Andres V.
Posted 7 months ago

Great work! :)

Wally S.
Posted 7 months ago

For all the sweeping claims in this trailer, I'm left wondering what it's actually about. Over-industrialization? Environmental issues? Rampant consumerism? Western apathy? This seems alarmist, unfocused, and hardly news to anyone. For the record, I think action - rather than wisdom - would better lead to change.

Simon H.
Posted 7 months ago

Not interesting

Helen M.
Posted 7 months ago

Well suited for a TV documentary.Good job.

Joe F.
Posted 7 months ago

great topic and it needs to be said. good job

Clayton P.
Posted 7 months ago

While I like the concept, I'm kind of put off by the vagueness of it. I hope that this idea can be developed further.

Vanessa W.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting.

Lisa R.
Posted 7 months ago

not for me sorry!!

Vinnie B.
Posted 7 months ago

Not bad

Richard B.
Posted 7 months ago

Awesome concept... distinct from the rest

Nicolas M.
Posted 7 months ago

Well done guys! Looks great!

Tyler S.
Posted 7 months ago

A film with meaning that is also relevant to the times. That to me is the definition of good art. I'm not a big fan of documentaries but I definitely wouldn't mind if you guys won this. Cheers!

Amy Z.
Posted 7 months ago

Absolutely great. Well done!

Brent C.
Posted 7 months ago

I'm very interested in these types of projects. There are similar docs out there, like The Age of Stupid. I've always wanted to make one. In my studies I focused a lot on globalization and ideology. Maybe I can be a consultant? :)

June J.
Posted 7 months ago

Expected way more you guys with that cool poster!

Lena D.
Posted 7 months ago

It was alright, not great

Doug B.
Posted 7 months ago

Seems like an interesting and important subject to explore, I'm just thinking you aren't maximizing the aesthetic possibilities.

Douglas H.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting - though not sure how it would carry itself through 90 minutes.

Dylan S.
Posted 7 months ago

Very important subject! Looks really educational and inspiring.

Stephanie K.
Posted 7 months ago

Looks interesting, but doesn't every generation think that way? "We're so much more knowledgeable now, and the next thing is going to be horrible?"

Benoit C.
Posted 7 months ago

Cool concept!

Siobhan G.
Posted 7 months ago

Very important subject! Looks really educational and inspiring.

Gavin M.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks really interesting, and I really like the choice of setting the interviews against a digital backdrop. Very cool.
I'm not sure who the speakers are, but they all seem impassioned, and I'd be interested to hear more of what they had to say.

Augustine J.
Posted 7 months ago

Incredible trailer, great job!

Ryan D.
Posted 7 months ago

This is an extremely importnat feel that needs to be made.

Emma S.
Posted 7 months ago

Very strong, good speakers. The visual effects surprisingly added instead of taking away from the message. Kudos. Good Luck.

Sue M.
Posted 7 months ago

Really like the ideas being explored here.

Zach L.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting viewpoints. I hope you will avoid pop-philosophy, vague terminology, and over-reliance on imagery and maintain focus on real topics with real solutions. There are some legitimate issues raised in the trailer, but it also felt a little bit scattered and unclear.

Del L.
Posted 7 months ago

Great subject!

Jonathan R.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting. Good use of graphics

Jake C.
Posted 7 months ago

Craft is so important in docs, excited that you've got the whole package going for this.

Lizzy T.
Posted 7 months ago

This looks great!

Daylen M.
Posted 7 months ago

Like the concept for the documentary, not a super big fan of the stock shots of riots or corporate buildings.

Kiks D.
Posted 7 months ago

Can't wait to see the full thing.. Good luck!!

Danielle M.
Posted 7 months ago

I liked the effects. Good tag line. Best of luck with your project.

Etz B.
Posted 7 months ago

Thought provoking and relevant. Would definitely check this out!

Chelsea B.
Posted 7 months ago

Deep and important messages

Jason L.
Posted 7 months ago

I would love to see this movie. I'm constantly searching for that next thought provoking film of the moment, and what's being talked about here is very important information the majority of people disregard.

Michael M.
Posted 7 months ago

Interesting...who are these talking heads? nice filming, I want more meat though... and Sapience?..explain

Jon N.
Posted 7 months ago

Great potential. Drop this memebomb!

Simon P.
Posted 7 months ago

I would have liked sub titles telling us who and what the people commenting were....important message though

Danny L.
Posted 7 months ago

Would like to see where they go with this

Denis J.
Posted 7 months ago

i\d watch this

John K.
Posted 7 months ago

Love it..

lauryn h.
Posted 7 months ago

unfortunately i would like 2 minutes of my life back

Andrej K.
Posted 7 months ago

Nothing more important nowadays! I wish to see more of that.

Aaron K.
Posted 7 months ago

Lots of intellectual people. Rad visual FX.

Andrew K.
Posted 7 months ago

Terrific trailer, terrific subject. Really excited to see a film like this in the competition. Nice work! (Andrew Kirkwood, team 'The Reserve')

Dave J.
Posted 7 months ago

I'm eagerly awaiting.

Andrew S.
Posted 7 months ago

Compelling subject matter, excellent graphic work, I'm excited to see the final project!

Tyler S.
Posted 7 months ago

I've always been fascinated with this idea! Gloomy!

Phil K.
Posted 8 months ago

Wow this something worth funding. Years from now when society looks back at this time in history, works like this will stand out as a voice of reason.

Karin O.
Posted 8 months ago

Absolutely love it! Great job :)

Ruxandra R.
Posted 8 months ago

This is a really cool concept. I am very interested in seeing what else they have to say about how to deal with the ignorance in society. Cool concept, I haven't seen before.

Chado M.
Posted 8 months ago

Great documentary - seemed very interesting and informative! Would alter some of the lighting/color but it looked and sounded good! Can't see myself going to see in the theatre but would definitely watch the tv show

Laura G.
Posted 8 months ago

This looks fantastic, I definitely wanna see more!

Katie T.
Posted 8 months ago

Love the stylish, apocalyptic backgrounds for the interviews. Would have liked to have seen more of the experimental aspects. Worthwhile project but it's tough to compare documentary to fiction. Best of luck. I hope you get it made.

Sandra L.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting concept. Am interested in learning more about your film.

Laurel L.
Posted 8 months ago

Agreed. Our Spiritual growth has not matched our technological growth. We are less happy and more harried than ever and our environment is quickly becoming toxic. Wonderful concept. I hope it gets made! Best of luck to you!!

Emily H.
Posted 8 months ago

This is an incredible documentary addressing an underlying crisis of our failing system. This is beautifully produced and impressive speakers. Very excited about this project!

Arsen O.
Posted 8 months ago

another documentary,
i understand, this is important;

Frances L.
Posted 8 months ago

This is so relevant and true. It's always inspiring to hear from great thought leaders, and I'm looking forward to the completed project!

Marshall L.
Posted 8 months ago

time to end the ignorance disease

Farnsworth S.
Posted 8 months ago

Not for me.

Stuart P.
Posted 8 months ago

This is very interesting concept and definitely makes you think about what you should do to help this world advance.

Luke S.
Posted 8 months ago

Great topic. Interesting questions. The trailer format's cool, too, making what could be stiff talking heads into something thematic.

Mike L.
Posted 8 months ago

I like the concept behind the story.

Ella P.
Posted 8 months ago

Interesting concept. It would be interesting to see the whole documentary.

Patti D.
Posted 8 months ago

Very good!

Ann K.
Posted 8 months ago

Asks some tough questions - some issues that must be addressed. Apathy kills.

Björn H.
Posted 8 months ago

I like the message and the trailer.
Just not sure about the rioting footage being shown while talking about needing to revolt. The editing makes it seem violence is needed to make a change and I hope that is not what your film intends to advocate.

Pietro G.
Posted 8 months ago

The trailer is intensely thought-provoking. Can't wait to see the full film!

Katelynn D.
Posted 8 months ago

didn't hold my attention. needs a better hook.

Danielle A.
Posted 8 months ago

Very important subject. Needs to get done.

Joelle W.
Posted 8 months ago

Looking forward to seeing this one!

Shane S.
Posted 8 months ago

I love documentaries that are breaking the mold of the simple talking head in front of the back drop I'm pretty sure they used for my junior prom photos. Case in point, "The Imposter" (amazing). And the world you put them in is great and intresting and I'm sure very much so, a part of the topic you are discussing, to you. The only real critique I have, right now as it is presented, the subject of your documentary is too vague. Wisdom is what we should gain from your documentary not be the focal point. Because with it you can talk about any ignorance in any field and if you're trying to cover it all then you need several month on the History/Discovery/TLC/National Geographic/Every network in existance, to cover the whole spectrum of ignorance going on in the society we made for ourselves and that's gonna take more than $1 million dollars. Every documentary deals with the ignorance of our society, whether it is with the enviroment or politics or economics. So to say you are making a documantary that seems to covering all of these things and more, about ignorance and wisdom being the remedy, I have to ask, "What is you documentary about?"

Sean Michael T.
Posted 8 months ago

great guests and well done

Holly F.
Posted 8 months ago

Kudos. This is miles ahead of what most of the films here are offering viewers. Thank you.

Andrew I.
Posted 8 months ago

This looks really good! A bit vague, and not enough of a hook for me personally, but I love the effects and the last scene of the dead/overgrown city was incredibly detailed!

Greg R.
Posted 8 months ago

saw this movie and those people on 6 different documentaries on netflix already....which means it's a decent topic, but been done

Vivian G.
Posted 8 months ago

This topic is not only timely, but ever so important for our time. With global warming, poverty, water shortages, the erosion of our coastlines, destruction of our reefs, and destruction of our forests... It's important to bring these issues to the surface and to discuss alternative ways to live and to prosper. To realign with nature before it's too late.

Jared S.
Posted 8 months ago

This looks beautiful and informative. I would love this to be seen to a full length film

Matt K.
Posted 8 months ago

Very timely and important topic. Ensure the visuals match the content.

Brad D.
Posted 8 months ago

Lighting! Lighting lighting lighting. Consistency of lighting. I don't know that I really like the green screen background. I feel like it's distracting from what's being said. Also you have a fade out and you see the woman disappear before the background does. I guess I'm interested, but I don't get the specific angle this doc is showing us that's different from what's been done before.

Alyssa H.
Posted 8 months ago

I am excited to see it. It seems like something that needs to be heard.

Chris V.
Posted 8 months ago

The team behind this is very qualified and I want to see them having the oportunity to get this proyect done and spread out ideas/realisations that are of so much importante nowadays. They have done a marvelous work on a-few-min pieces, I can only imagine what they'd be able to do with a full-length film.

Rob W.
Posted 8 months ago

This film is desperately needed in our day and age, cannot wait for it.

Dw M.
Posted 8 months ago

sure it's a doc, interesting.... ok, but not what I'd like to see..... it's well done, though,

Seth C.
Posted 8 months ago

How did you get John Perkins?

Mary R.
Posted 8 months ago

Thought provoking.

Steve O.
Posted 8 months ago

The subject matter is enough to draw some viewers right away but I also like the Look, and the way they integrated graphics.

Debs P.
Posted 8 months ago

Very challenging; loved the animation.

Dave H.
Posted 8 months ago

this is really interesting; would love to see more.

ed l.
Posted 8 months ago

very truthfull would make a great documentary

anda r.
Posted 8 months ago

Good trailer.but unsure how it will be as a movie. I would see it more on the discovery chanel type of program.

Michael C.
Posted 8 months ago

Wow!

Marlene L.
Posted 8 months ago

This looks like the intelligence the world needs right now. Bring on the wisdom!

Rick T.
Posted 8 months ago

Great project! Can't wait for the feature!

The M.
Posted 8 months ago

This film looks good, damn!

Barry H.
Posted 8 months ago

Can't wait for the first screening, going to be epic!

Christina P.
Posted 8 months ago

Fantastic speakers and really high production value. I'm really looking forward to this!

Jamie B.
Posted 8 months ago

very intriguing

ALAIN-REMI L.
Posted 8 months ago

Very important topic. Needs to be seen.

Tyler S.
Posted 8 months ago

For a documentary this has a very unique style paired with a message that needs to be shared.

Brendan R.
Posted 8 months ago

I like your trailer but I feel like your synopsis sounds a bit pretentious and new-age-y.

Kaitlyn M.
Posted 8 months ago

Looks interesting and up front! :)

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