Southeastern Emmy Winner 2021, Longform Societal Concerns Premiered on PBS.org June 10, 2020.

Fertile Ground takes a look at the extensive impact that industrial food systems currently have on Americans. The film follows advocates in Jackson, Mississippi who are using localized efforts to address food insecurity in under-served communities, shining a light on the potential for a healthier future through efforts to convert to communal, localized food systems.

Executive Producer - Robby Piantanida

Director - Alex Warren

Cinematographer - Aaron Phillips

Produced by Salam Rida, Travis Crabtree, Joecephus Martin, Aaron Phillips

Edited by Robby Piantanida & Alex Warren

Original music - Victor Piantanida

Location & Post Sound - Taiwo Gaynor

Design & Social Media - Tyler Tadlock

PA &Set Photographer - Drew Dempsey

Colorist & 2nd Unit Director - Robby Piantanida

Nominated for LA Emmy

Original airdate June 12, 2019 on KCET PBS Socal

The charming, unusual and at times polarizing Jeffrey Deitch left Los Angeles in 2013 after a tumultuous run as the director of MOCA ending in his resignation. He makes his return with a new gallery opening with the first LA exhibit of renowned Chinese artist and activist, Ai Weiwei. A behind-the-scenes look at the contemporary art world through the eyes of a legendary art dealer and curator.

Executive Producer Juan Devis

Produced by Alex Stapleton

Produced by Matthew Crotty and Jacquelin Reyno

Produced by Heron Bourke

Director of Photography - Travis Labella

Edited by Robby Piantanida

Original Music by Victor Piantanida