About the Film
At a time in our culture where the notion of “profit over people” is a pervasive one, Laurie Olin is battling to see beyond faulty economic models and misguided politics. He is fighting to bring sustainability to vast ecological systems and create more livable cities. When environments are suffering, so are the people. How we see and think about place is the first step toward improving the world we live in. The stakes are high. With more and more evidence of climate change, we find ourselves at a critical juncture in human history. SITTING STILL creates an original way to see and understand our place in the continuum. Olin’s life story of growing up in Alaska on the edge of the American frontier, living abroad and challenging belief systems around designing in nature, and his lifelong work transforming environments for social good become the launching pad for exploring critical themes around the sociology of public spaces and how they directly impact our human experience. Learn more at www.sittingstillmovie.com
About the Filmmaker – Gina Angelone, Director/Producer
Gina has lived and worked throughout Europe, South America and Southeast Asia making films and writing fiction. Credits include founding Producer of Bravo’s Emmy Award-winning “Inside the Actors Studio,” and documentary “René & I” (NBC) which won two Audience Awards, a Human Rights Award, and an Emmy award. Her film “It’s Better to Jump,” has won 11 top prizes in international film festivals and was awarded the MPAC Media Trailblazer Award for social justice (theatrically released and broadcast on Al Jazeera). Gina was also the Writer-Producer-Director of “Connections: Preserving America’s Landscape Legacy” narrated by Angela Lansbury (PBS). Gina wrote and directed the original series “Defining Beauty” for Disney/MAKER Studios and has directed six 90-minute biographies on master designers for a web series. She is a published, award-winning author with grants from The American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Speranza Foundation-Lincoln City Fellowship. A former fellow at The BAU Institute, Gina is currently the Director of their summer artist’s residency program. Click here for more.
About Araiys Design
Araiys Design, L.A., P.C. (ADLA) is a licensed landscape architecture firm located in Southampton, NY. Since 1994, we have provided landscape architecture services for residential, municipal, and commercial clients within the sensitive ecology and colorful design vernacular of the East End of Long Island. Long Island and its surrounding regions offer a diverse palette of landscape typologies composed of urban, rural, agricultural, waterfront, and wild places. Our deep knowledge and appreciation of these native landscapes are fundamental to our approach, guiding our design decisions and material selections. From initial conceptualization to final implementation, we prioritize close collaboration with our clients, the design team, and builders to ensure that our shared vision is brought to life with precision and care. Through thoughtful planning, innovative design solutions, and a commitment to sustainability, we endeavor to leave a positive impact on both the clients we serve and the environment we cherish. Learn more at www.Araiys.com.
