About Us
The Connectivity Project film series presents stories of the ripple effects of our actions, large and small, and sheds light on the interconnected nature of life, society and our very survival.
This engaging project combines documentary storytelling with beautiful imagery, in-depth curriculum and a curated collection of compelling resources to inspire ways to participate intentionally towards creating a better world for ourselves and for others.
These acclaimed and thought-provoking films are composed of interviews with indigenous leaders, farmers, scientists, activists and students, expanding awareness of the impact of our choices and voices.
These films and accompanying study guide have been screened at countless film festivals, have been adopted by numerous schools for classroom use, and been featured in many presentations focusing on sustainability, raising awareness, and making a difference in the world.
Seeing the effects of our actions
Being immersed in the wonders of the natural world for much of my life as a botanist, herbalist, teacher and filmmaker, I have spent a lot of time observing and marveling at the intricate systems that transpire all around us. The Connectivity Project was created in order to present stories, foster conversations and inspire curiosity about the ripple effects of our actions. If indeed all of life is interconnected, it stands to reason that we have real opportunities to make a difference in our own lives and in the lives around us.
I hope you enjoy the work.
—Rose Madrone, Founder, Connectivity Project
Listen to an interview with Rose Madrone about Connectivity Project: Nothing Exists In Isolation
The Filmmakers
Rose Madrone - Director, Producer and Founder of Connectivity Project
Rose Madrone—is the Producer/Director of the Connectivity Project film. Working at the intersection of community building, filmmaking, sustainability, and education, Rose has created effective tools with which to reinforce the importance of understanding the interconnections at play all around us. In her work she champions the understanding that our actions make an immeasurable difference in our communities and the world around us. By screening at dozens of film festivals and working in classrooms and presenting in many formats, she is committed to raising the bar in our conversations about the difference we can each make in the world. She is the former owner/founder of Mountain Rose Herbs.
Robert Consentino - Co-Director
With more than two decades of experience in film and television, Robert finds the challenges of visual storytelling the most inspiring and rewarding endeavor in the world.
Heidi Zimmerman - Editor
Heidi Zimmerman is a documentary film editor specializing in independent productions. She first caught the documentary bug when working on Leonardo DiCaprio’s The 11th Hour as the first assistant editor with supervising editor Pietro Scalia. Her portfolio includes a wide range of feature projects like Alive and Kicking, nominated for the Grand Jury Award at 2016 SXSW, Fish & Men, winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2019 New Hampshire Film Festival, and critically acclaimed Black Barbie, nominated for a 2025 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary (Television). Though the subjects of her work vary, she seeks out stories that explore humanity’s potential and show audiences a different, better future. Her work has been screened at festivals such as SXSW, HotDocs, and Cannes where they’ve been acquired for distribution by companies such as Magnolia Pictures, Warner Brothers, and Netflix.
Melissa Gregory Rue - Co-Producer
Melissa writes, directs, and produces films and series to promote cross-cultural experiences and greater compassion in the world. Her films have screened at festivals around the U.S. and include such works as Esperanza’s Turn, Live Out Loud and Darcy Miller’s comedic web series, One Bird at a Time.
Lindsey Grayzel - Consultant
Lindsey is a documentary editor and director. Recent works include the award-winning film The Reluctant Radical as well as projects for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Special Thanks
We are grateful for the support of many people who helped make this project come to life and who continue to inspire and support our work. We could not have done this without you.
Anne Braak-Katz ~ Barbara Ford ~ Dawn Smallman ~ Diane Selden ~ Fritjof Capra ~ John Jennings ~ Julie Bailey ~ Kathy Glass ~ Laurrien Gilman ~ Leib Ostrow ~ Lynn Youngbar ~ Marcy Rosenbaum ~ Margaret Andres ~ Michele Dulas ~ Mountain Rose Herbs ~ Nile Klein ~ Rick Klein ~ Shawn Donille ~ Patricia Andersson ~ WellHaus Media ~ and the many others who contributed their invaluable time, resources and insight.
This project was fueled by Indiegogo and the generosity of our many contributors. Thank you all.