AN EXPLORATION OF COFFEE CULTURE IN DIVERSE CORNERS OF THE GLOBE.

CHALLENGES UNIQUE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, ALL WHILE SEEKING A DEEPER CONNECTION TO THE LAND.

“Takes Four Years to Grow Coffee” is a journey delving into the multifaceted tapestry of global coffee culture, where every diligent farmer, masterful roaster, and visionary barista confronts the distinctive challenges inherent to their local community. These challenges span from the perils of predatory exportation to the profound impacts of climate change, all the while in pursuit of a profound and reverent communion with the hallowed soil beneath their feet.

Based on a short film of the same name and currently in pre-production. Shot in Puerto Rico, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and The United States.

10 MINUTE SHORT FILM

A beautifully shot exploration of how Puerto Rican coffee farmers struggle to pass on their family traditions in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. 
— THE FLORIDA FILM FESTIVAL