It's Time

“It’s Time” is a poetic 4-minute film born from apersonal journey of discovery. Set in earlyspring, in our backyard on the banks of theSangamon River in Illinois, this cinematic odegives voice to nature through stunning visualsand lyrical narration.Inspired by the ancient practice of maple syrupmaking, the film interweaves the rhythm of sapcollection with the melody of a wooden flute,creating a symphony of human creativity andnature’s wisdom. The tree’s awakeningbecomes a powerful metaphor forenvironmental awareness, highlighting thedelicate balance between abundance andresponsibility.This film is dedicated to Indigenous peoples,including the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee,and Wabanaki, who invented maple syrup andhave harvested sap for centuries as anessential part of their physical and spiritualnourishment.”It’s Time” aspires to plant see