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Inspired by The monk's garden project designed and facilitated by David Begley, The keepers is a short film which highlights the importance of teaching children where food comes from and how to grow it. Through doing this they learn patience, how to care for plants, the joy of harvesting food – and even use this as inspiration for art.
In a time of climate change, growing food is such an important part of children's education and growth to be inclusive in a more eco friendly and carbon neutral environment.

The keepers features contributions from horticulturist and sculptor, Imogen Stafford, art historian, curator and regenerative farmer, Karla Sanchez O'Connell as well as the staff of St Edan's National School, Ferns, County Wexford. Funded by Wexford County Council.

Read David's account of The monk's garden project here:
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The keepers has been selected for the following film festivals:
Achill Island International Film Festival 2024
EKOFilm 2023, Brno, Czech Republic
2023 Sustainable Stories Film Festival, Texas, U.S.
Inheritance The Environmental Festival, Belfast, Brighton, UK
Louth International Film Festival 2023, Táin Arts Centre, Louth, Ireland
Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, Wisconsin, US
(Winner Best documentary short)
Greek Documentary Festival, Chalkida, Greece

Filmed by David Begley and Hanneke van Ryswyk
Music, sound, edit by David Begley
© David Begley 2023

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