Sentient Collective

SENTIENT is a feature length documentary that offers a new perspective on what each of us can do to solve our world’s most pressing ecological and socio-economic problems, through reconnection with something bigger than our individual selves. Sentient looks at our human societal myths of Economy, Capitalism, and Money, and shows that just as we have created these myths, we can un-create them, challenging us to see a different narrative for the future.

All filming for SENTIENT has been completed. We need YOU to help us finish the film and bring it to the world. Our Kickstarter goes live on June 15th! Find out more at the link below.

KICKSTARTER BEGINS JUNE 15TH!

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Sentient Collective is a creative organization dedicated to helping humanity break away from our current consumption and unsustainable growth based economic model, into a narrative that is inclusive of all cultures and sentient life, in which everyone can contribute.

Through design, film, and innovation training, we strive to positively change human perspective, society, and ultimately how we treat our only home, Earth.

Over the past year we have been working hard on producing our full length feature documentary, SENTIENT. We hope that this film will change the way that we look at each other, ourselves, and all of those which with whom we inhabit this planet. But also, we hope that SENTIENT will awaken us to the power we have within ourselves to transform our current planetary crises.

Dr Vandana ShivaScientist, philosopher, feminist, author, environmentalist, activist, Dr. Vandana Shiva is a one-woman movement for peace, sustainability and social justice. Time Magazine identified Dr. Shiva as an environmental ‘hero’ in 2003, and … — **Dr Vandana Shiva**
Scientist, philosopher, feminist, author, environmentalist, activist, Dr. Vandana Shiva is a one-woman movement for peace, sustainability and social justice. Time Magazine identified Dr. Shiva as an environmental ‘hero’ in 2003, and Asia Week has called her one of the five most powerful communicators in Asia. In November 2010, Forbes Magazine identified Dr. Shiva as one of the Seven Most Powerful Women on the Globe.

Janine BenyusJanine is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. In Biomimicry, she names an emerging discipline that emulates nature’s designs and processes (e.g., solar cells that mimic leaves) to create a healthier, more sustainable planet. Since the book’s 1997 release, Janine has evolved the practice of biomimicry, consulting with businesses and conducting seminars about what we can learn from the genius that surrounds us. — **Janine Benyus**
Janine is a biologist, innovation consultant, and author of six books, including Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature. In Biomimicry, she names an emerging discipline that emulates nature’s designs and processes (e.g., solar cells that mimic leaves) to create a healthier, more sustainable planet. Since the book’s 1997 release, Janine has evolved the practice of biomimicry, consulting with businesses and conducting seminars about what we can learn from the genius that surrounds us.

Sissi ChaoSissi is the founder of social enterprise REmakeHub. The environmentalist and sustainable fashion advocate promotes the reduction of textile waste through hi-tech recycled materials and creative upcycling. She has been made a United Nations Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, a My World 2030 Advocate, a member of PWC China’s NextGen Club, and has been honored as Forbes 30 under 30. — **Sissi Chao**
Sissi is the founder of social enterprise REmakeHub. The environmentalist and sustainable fashion advocate promotes the reduction of textile waste through hi-tech recycled materials and creative upcycling. She has been made a United Nations Young Leader for the Sustainable Development Goals, a My World 2030 Advocate, a member of PWC China’s NextGen Club, and has been honored as Forbes 30 under 30.

**Oswando Nenquimo**
Known as Opi, Oswando is an indigenous activist, leader, a main spokesperson for the Waorani Resistance, and defender of Human Rights and Rights of Nature. He is co-founder of the Ceibo Alliance Foundation and currently coordinates the “Control and Surveillance Monitoring” initiative for the protection of the Waorani territory in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest.

Christie LagallyChristie is the founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods, a food production technology company working to make plant-based meat price-competitive with traditional chicken products.  Ms. Lagally is a mechanical engineer and holder of multiple patents in manufacturing technology.  She spent much of her career in the aerospace industry working on commercial airplanes and spacecraft in testing, design, and manufacturing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes. — **Christie Lagally**
Christie is the founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods, a food production technology company working to make plant-based meat price-competitive with traditional chicken products. Ms. Lagally is a mechanical engineer and holder of multiple patents in manufacturing technology. She spent much of her career in the aerospace industry working on commercial airplanes and spacecraft in testing, design, and manufacturing at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Summer Rayne OakesSummer was reclaiming mine sites, researching sewage sludge, and restoring forestlands when she was struck with the idea that style—and how we live our life—would be a far more effective means to connect people to the natural world… — **Summer Rayne Oakes**
Summer was reclaiming mine sites, researching sewage sludge, and restoring forestlands when she was struck with the idea that style—and how we live our life—would be a far more effective means to connect people to the natural world. Graduating Cornell University *cum laude*with degrees in Environmental Science and Entomology, Oakes began to bridge her interest in ecological systems to industries that affect our everyday life—from what we wear to what we eat.

Wade DavisNational Geographic Explorer, ethnographer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker, Davis holds degrees in anthropology and biology and received his Ph.D. in ethnobotany, all from Harvard University. Wade has been described as “a rare combina… — **Wade Davis**
National Geographic Explorer, ethnographer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker, Davis holds degrees in anthropology and biology and received his Ph.D. in ethnobotany, all from Harvard University. Wade has been described as “a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life’s diversity.”

Paul HawkenPaul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has written eight books including five national and NYT bestsellers including Drawdown, The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming. He is the founder Project Drawdown, and also Regeneration.org and has just completed Regeneration, Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. — **Paul Hawken**
Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic and ecological regeneration. He has written eight books including five national and NYT bestsellers including *Drawdown, The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming*. He is the founder Project Drawdown, and also Regeneration.org and has just completed *Regeneration, Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation*.

Wiña Omaca
Both grandmother and Waorani leader, Wiña is a Ne Anani Waorani, the council of traditional authorities, and is the main spokesperson against the Ecuadorian government, demanding them to stop oil exploitation in the Waorani territory of Pastaza. She advises and guides the governing council of the Waorani Organization of Pastaza, and is the main motivator for Waorani resistance and respect for the rights of the Waorani people.

Jessica PrenticeJessica is a founding member of Three Stone Hearth, an open source kitchen which has become the cornerstone of it’s community, in which each member is empowered with equal input. They were able to harvest the power of their community… — **Jessica Prentice**
Jessica is a founding member of Three Stone Hearth, an open source kitchen which has become the cornerstone of it’s community, in which each member is empowered with equal input. They were able to harvest the power of their community to finance their venture completely independent of banks. Specializing in nutrient dense, foods - of which production is more ecologically and economically sustainable - they provide locally based, organic nutrition to the community.

Lopa BanerjeeLopa is Director of the Civil Society Division at UN-Women. She leads UN-Women’s strategic engagement and partnership development with civil society organizations to influence global action on gender equality, in particular related to standard setting, policy discussion and stakeholder accountability. Lopa is also the Executive Coordinator of the Generation Equality Forum at UNWomen, the global, multi-stakeholder partnership initiative launched to accelerate the achievement of gender equality commitments. — **Lopa Banerjee**
Lopa is Director of the Civil Society Division at UN-Women. She leads UN-Women’s strategic engagement and partnership development with civil society organizations to influence global action on gender equality, in particular related to standard setting, policy discussion and stakeholder accountability. She is also the Exec. Coordinator of the Generation Equality Forum at UNWomen, the global, multi-stakeholder partnership initiative launched to accelerate the achievement of gender equality commitments.

Tom SzakyTom is the Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, Inc., one of the world’s leaders in eco-capitalism and the reuse of non-recyclable, pre and post-consumer waste. TerraCycle works with major consumer packaged goods companies such as Kraft Foods, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and L’Oreal to provide solutions for their non-recyclable post-consumer packaging and pre-consumer manufacturing waste. — **Tom Szaky**
Tom is the Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, Inc., one of the world’s leaders in eco-capitalism and the reuse of non-recyclable, pre and post-consumer waste. TerraCycle works with major consumer packaged goods companies such as Kraft Foods, Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and L’Oreal to provide solutions for their non-recyclable post-consumer packaging and pre-consumer manufacturing waste.

Nemonte Nenquimo

Nemonte is an Indigenous Waorani leader who has dedicated her life to protecting and defending her ancestral territory and her people’s survival in the Amazon rainforest. She is winner of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize for Central and South America and the United Nations’ Champions of the Earth Award, and was also named BBC’s 100 Women of 2020 and TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.

Lauren SingerLauren is a New York resident who has gone an entire two years without producing any trash. She made a conscious decision to live sustainably during her final year in college, and has been doing so ever since. In addition to being a Res… — **Lauren Singer**
Lauren is a New York resident who has gone an entire two years without producing any trash. She made a conscious decision to live sustainably during her final year in college, and has been doing so ever since. In addition to being a Researcher and Entrepreneur, Lauren advocates for and educates on how to live a Zero Waste life without letting go of the conveniences and modernity of urban living.

Ietef Vita aka DJ Cavem MoetavationAn award-winning environmental activist, emcee, producer, midwife, vegan chef, b-boy, father, Organic Gardener and Music Educator, Ietef “Dj Cavem” Vita founded his organization, Going Green Living Bling, to throug… — **Ietef Vita aka DJ Cavem Moetavation**
An award-winning environmental activist, emcee, producer, vegan chef, b-boy, Organic Gardener and Educator, Ietef Vita founded his organization, Going Green Living Bling, to through eco-hiphop inspire and educate urban youth and communities to action on the topics of environmental awareness, food justice, holistic health, and organic gardening. A Fellow at Green For All, he has greatly transformed the health of his community.

Alkemia EarthArasia “Alkemia” Earth is a plant based chef (specializing in raw food), alchemist, yogi, organic gardener, educator, speaker, and co-founder of Culinary Concerts. Utilizing her art of “Mind/body” medicine and cymatics as tools for healing, Alkemia has inspired the transformation of many with her dedication and passion for helping people regain their health and happiness though natural remedies and the art of mindfulness. — **Alkemia Earth**
Arasia “Alkemia” Earth is a plant based chef (specializing in raw food), alchemist, yogi, organic gardener, educator, speaker, and co-founder of Culinary Concerts. Utilizing her art of “Mind/body” medicine and cymatics as tools for healing, Alkemia has inspired the transformation of many with her dedication and passion for helping people regain their health and happiness though natural remedies and the art of mindfulness.

Kristen BoyerShamanic practitioner, author and speaker, The Shamanatrix, Kristen Boyer empowers individuals who’ve been affected by trauma to reclaim their power through an ancient healing modality called soul retrieval. She combines psycho therapeu… — **Kristen Boyer**
Shamanic practitioner, author and speaker, The Shamanatrix, Kristen Boyer empowers individuals who’ve been affected by trauma to reclaim their power through an ancient healing modality called soul retrieval. She combines psycho therapeutic practice, holistic nutrition and art therapy with shamanic healing techniques from indigenous societies to assist individuals in personal transformation. It’s become her personal mission to educate, and empower those who’ve been touched by all forms of trauma to reconnect with their power.

Zhe Yao

A trained journalist, Zhe Yao is the Strategic Climate Communications Officer at chinadialogue in China. Her work focuses on international climate negotiations and China's climate and energy policies. She has previously worked on communications and policy analysis for several organizations including the International Energy Agency in Paris, Save the Children China Programme and Sohu.com. Zhe received her Master's in International Development from Sciences Po Paris.

Johnathyn Owens Executive Director / Director of Photography / ProducerJohnathyn is an award winning designer, speaker, and photographer specializing in social impact design and sustainable development. Graduated with a MA/MSc in Innovation Design &… — **Johnathyn Owens**
Executive Director / Director of Photography / Producer
Johnathyn is an award winning designer, speaker, and photographer specializing in social impact design and sustainable development. Graduated with a MA/MSc in Innovation Design & Engineering from the Royal College of Art, and Imperial College London UK, Johnathyn fulfills his life passion through design projects which empower individuals and communities to take positive change into their own hands. Previously he has worked on design innovations for Philips, Fuseproject, and Salus.

Lawrence Wu Executive ProducerLawrence is a futurist and entrepreneur who empowers individuals and startups, to co-create their preferred sustainable outcomes. Focusing mostly on food and sustainable development, he is professionally curious about g… — **Lawrence Wu**
Executive Producer
Lawrence is a futurist and entrepreneur who empowers individuals and startups, to co-create their preferred sustainable outcomes. Focusing mostly on food and sustainable development, he is professionally curious about governance, emerging technology, and the human experience. In addition to being our executive producer, Lawrence is a founding member of Bits x Bites and general member of AngelVest Group.

Isabelle Jordy AssociatePassionate about travelling, people and places, wine, and the beauty of moving image, Isabel has worked in the fields of Marketing, and Film Production, for a decade. Her international background and professional education ha… — **Isabelle Jordy**
Associate
Passionate about travelling, people and places, wine, and the beauty of moving image, Isabel has worked in the fields of Marketing, and Film Production, for a decade. Her international background and professional education has allowed her to collaborate with industry, and the opportunity for valuable experience and knowledge in both Italy and Germany.

Sentient Future Lab is Sentient Collective’s global design initiative dedicated to solving our world’s most pressing problems through life centered design and innovation. In the face of not just massive environmental change but in a change in consumer consciousness, we help companies and organizations understand what their future potential is for the coming 30 years and beyond. With locations in New York, Tokyo, and Taipei, we work with these organizations to create new and novel products and services which help to secure their position in a constantly evolving market. Sentient Future Lab is a growing team of designers, strategists, researchers, educators, data scientists, engineers and more. Stay tuned to find out more by signing up for our newsletter.

INTRODUCTION TO DESIGN THINKING FOR LIFE CENTERED DESIGN WORKSHOP

We are looking for individuals who passionately believe in positively interrupting the current worldview to change human perspective, society, and ultimately how we treat our planet. If that sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

Please reach out to us at join@wearesentient.org and tell us about yourself, and why you'd like to be a part of the collective. The positions listed below only reflect the immediate needs we have as of now. If you feel that you have something to contribute not listed here, or would like to collaborate with us, please still do get in touch.

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Film Editor

Earth Documentary Film🎬
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Cast Intro:
𝗪𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀 (@wadedavisofficial)
National Geographic #explorer, #anthropologist, #ethnographer, writer, photographer, and filmmaker
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Wade is known for his extensive exploration of #indi

Our Kickstarter goes live on June 15th!

When you take a moment to pause. To allow yourself to just exist in a time and in a place, and appreciate that moment in and of itself, beauty happens.

Taken on set for our upcoming feature documentary, #Sent

Earth Documentary Film🎬
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Cast Intro:
𝗢𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗡𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗺𝗼
Co-Founder of Ciebo Alliance (@alianzaceibo), indigenous activist, spokesperson for the #Waorani
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Fondly known as Opi, a prominent Waorani leader, emerges as a f

Earth Documentary Film🎬
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Cast Intro:
𝗭𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗼 (@zzyemilie)
Strategic Climate Communications Officer at China Dialogue (@china_dialogue)
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Yao Zhe is an esteemed professional with a strong academic background, holding a bachelo

5am prayers, Ganges River Varanasi India.
The air was so still you could hear the subtle lapping of the waves on the tiny little boat I had positioned only myself and my camera on. As people started to come down to the river to greet the morning sun

“When we look at ‘how can we heal this?’, It’s really about stitching together these broken strands, these broken connections.”
- Paul Hawken

Shot on the first shoot we ever did right after we picked up our new RED came

We must ask ourselves not just what actions, but at what scale. Look closer.

#wearesentient #documentary #climatechange #climatecrisis #humanrights #indigenous #indigenousrights #reconnection #reclaim #sustainability #narrative #capitalism #revoluti

Look closer.

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#wearesentient #climatechange #climateaction #indigenous #community #humanrights #capitalism #society #documentary #humanity #economy

How we operate as a society is all around work, and more work. We are rushing through life, but for what? We all have watches, but we have no time. It’s time to pause.

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When we look at each other we see there’s “You” and then there’s “Me”. There’s “Mine”, there’s “Myself”. It’s not a collective mentality.
- Alkemia Earth

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We’ve kept you waiting while we relentlessly put in the work. Something special is coming. Get ready.
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