Date palms imported and cultivated decades ago flourish in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. A cacophony of voices from across generations reflect on the shifting landscape of the region; some remember the first few acres that were planted, while others enjoy the luxuries of new golf courses. Feet in Water, Head on Fire is a sensorially vibrant 16mm experience that takes us on a journey of past, present, and future. Director Terra Long hand-processed the footage utilizing leftover dates and native plants intertwining the environment into the fabric of the film. Through complex and nuanced scenes, non-sync interviews blossom into a wonderfully gentle but memorable portrait of a community in flux.
Cast
Crew
Caitlin Sonny Shieh
Location Sound Recordist
Terra Long
Director, Writer, Editor, Director of Photography, Producer
Sharlene Bamboat
Writer, Producer
Mireya Martinez
Writer, Producer
Daniela Uribe
Co-Writer
Kaija Siirala
Editor
Natacha Ikoli
Color Grading
Alisha Tejpal
Additional Camera
Richy Carey
Sound Designer
Hannah Shepard
Archival Footage Research