MYCELIUM MANIFESTO
After Psilocybin decriminalization in Denver, grassroots community leaders and activists are gathering to navigate the challenging landscape of healthcare equity, access to medicines, and the right to heal in the movement to expand drug policy reform.
Message from Creators
Psychedelics have shaped our lives in ways too profound and numerous to count. This film is born from a deep desire to share that transformation — to spread enlightening, soul-stirring information about a topic as vast, mysterious, and influential as the mycelial network itself.
Mycelium Manifesto is more than a documentary — it’s a declaration that these medicines hold a unique and worthwhile station in our human society.
If you feel the call - as we have throughout our whole lives - to spread awareness about this life changing topic - I'd love to discuss with you what role we will take in shaping the global narrative around Psychedelic Medicines. "
Nicholas Orris & Jared Petsche
Jared Petsche is an accomplished director and producer who has worked alongside Nicholas on several successful projects. His expertise in capturing compelling visuals and crafting engaging narratives is a significant asset to this film.
Additionally, Jared has a notable background in political messaging, having produced political commercials and public service announcements (PSAs) for many of Colorado's top elected officials and ballot initiatives.
His experience in this arena allows him to effectively change hearts and minds through strategic storytelling, enhancing the documentary's engagement with the political discourse surrounding drug policy reform and the decriminalization of psilocybin mushrooms in Denver.
Together with Nicholas, he aims to elevate the project’s impact and reach within the documentary landscape.
Jared Petsche
Nicholas Orris is an experienced Filmmaker whose diverse background gives him an understanding of producing from conception to completion. With his expertise in story composition and the post production management, Nick has the experience and knowledge to transform hundreds of hours or raw footage into a detailed engaging narrative.
Additionally, Nick has a notable background in producing Documentaries, having won many awards and achieved recognition with a Suncoast Emmy award for the film Python Huntress and the "Best Documentary of Miami" award in the prestegious Miami "Best of" magazine for Churchill's.
His experience in all aspects of film production bring a dedicated process to the documentary. With both vision in mind and passion in his heart - Nick will stop at nothing to see that this film tells the true story of how Colorado became a haven for Psychedelics.
Together with Jared, he aims to transform the public narrative around these substances and their potential for healing our communities.
Nicholas Orris,
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