Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing)
Forest bathing is the practice of taking a short, leisurely visit to a forest for health benefits. The practice originated in Japan where it is called shinrin-yoku (森林浴).
The practice is proven by scientists to benefit physical as well as mental health as it helps to lower heart rate, blood pressure, reduce stress hormone production, boost immunity and mood and improve overall feelings of wellbeing.
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Mark KnightDirectorWATER, W Punta de Mita, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
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Jim WilmerProducerWATER, W Punta de Mita, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Nature, ECO, relaxation, health, wellenss
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Runtime:6 minutes 5 seconds
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Completion Date:January 1, 2018
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Production Budget:15,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:4k
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Mindfield Film FestivalAlbuquerque, New Mexico
United States
February 3, 2018
Best Short Film -
Global Independent Film Awards
March 16, 2018
Best Environmental Film -
"Euro Fest" European International Film FestivalSt. Petersburg
Russian Federation
June 2, 2018
Best Short -
Pinnacle Film Awards
United States
May 1, 2018
Best Narrative Short -
LA Edge Film AwardsLos Angeles, California
United States
March 24, 2018
Best Cinematography -
Webdance Film FestivalLos Angeles, California
United States
March 31, 2018
Best Cinematography in a Short Film -
Honolulu Film FestivalHonolulu, Hawaii
United States
May 5, 2018
Best Environmental -
Snowdance Film AwardsLos Angeles, California
United States
February 28, 2018
Finalist -
Rosarito International Film FestivalRosarito
Mexico
June 1, 2018
Best Short -
Shutter Speed Film FestivalArlington, Texas
United States
April 6, 2018
Semi-Finalist -
Barcelona Planet Film FestivalBarcelona
Spain
January 9, 2018
Official Selection -
Berlin Flash Film FestivalBerlin
Germany
January 27, 2018
Official Selection -
LA Live Film FestLos Angeles, California
United States
November 10, 2018
Official Selection -
Oniros Film AwardsAosta
Italy
August 25, 2018
Official Selection -
Short to the PointBucharest
Romania
February 11, 2018
Official Selection -
2018 Wild and Green Shorts Film Festival 2018 Wild and Green Shorts Film FestivalMissoula, Montana
United States
April 17, 2018
Official Selection -
Mindfield Film Festival • Los AngelesLos Angeles, California
United States
April 14, 2018
Official Selection -
Diversions International Short Film FestivalSveti Ivan Zelina
Croatia
June 25, 2018
Croatian Premier
Official Selection -
Zagreb Tourfilm FestivalZagreb
Croatia
October 10, 2018
Official Selection -
Madrid International Film Festival Madrid International Film FestivalMadrid
Spain
July 21, 2018
Official Selection -
Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism Festival Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism FestivalSesimbra
Portugal
May 29, 2018
Premier Portugal
Official Selection -
The Earth Day Film FestivalLos Angeles, California
United States
April 20, 2018
Official Selection -
White Nights Film Festival (Russia)St. Petersburg
Russian Federation
April 12, 2018
Official Selection -
Chambal International Film FestivalMumbai
India
March 10, 2018
Official Selection -
West Wing Film CompetitionLos Angeles, California
United States
February 13, 2018
Official Selection -
LA Shorts AwardsLos Angeles, California
United States
February 17, 2018
Official Selection -
The Norwegian International Seagull Shortfilm FestivalSveio, Hordaland
Norway
February 16, 2018
Official Selection -
Dead Center Film FestivalOklahoma City, Oklahoma
United States
June 7, 2018
Official Selection -
New Media Film FestivalLos Angeles, California
United States
June 16, 2018
Official Selection -
The European Independent Film AwardMelbourne
Australia
April 21, 2018
Official Selection -
Altered Esthetics Film FestivalMinneapolis, Minnesota
United States
May 31, 2018
Official Selection -
Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival 2018Vero Beach, Florida
United States
June 7, 2018
Official Selection -
Park City International Film FestivalPark City, Utah
United States
June 14, 2018
Official Selection -
Move Me Productions Belgium - Film FestivalBrussels
Belgium
March 18, 2018
Official Selection -
Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival Hollywood Boulevard Film FestivalHollywood, California
United States
May 18, 2018
Official Selection -
Silver Screen for Short Films "SSSF"Clearwater, Florida
United States
February 13, 2018
Official Selection -
ARFF Amsterdam // Around International Film Festival ARFF Amsterdam // Around International Film FestivalAmsterdam
Netherlands
May 20, 2018
Official Selection -
Les Bois Film FestivalBoise, Idaho
United States
March 3, 2018
Official Selection -
Festival Terres CatalunyaTortosa
Spain
May 2, 2018
Official Selection -
The Romford Film FestivalRomford, Essex
United Kingdom
May 24, 2018
Official Selection -
Rome Independent Prisma AwardsRome
Italy
April 15, 2018
Italian Premier
Official Selection -
Ekofilm FestivalNowogard
Poland
May 17, 2018
Poland Premier
Official Selection -
CrashLanded Film FestivalLos Angeles
United States
February 16, 2019
Official Selection -
FilmplayaActon, CA
United States
October 13, 2018
Official Selection -
Yosemite International Film Festival 2018Fresno CA
United States
October 30, 2018
Best Narrative Short -
Northeast Mountain Film FestivalDillard, GA
United States
June 14, 2019
Official Selection -
Golden State Film FestivalHollywood CA
United States
April 15, 2019
Official Selection -
WILDsound FEEDBACK Film and Screenplay FestivalToronto
Canada
March 28, 2019
Official Selection -
Culver City Film FestivalCulver City CA
United States
December 4, 2018
Official Selection -
Sedona International FIlm FestivalSedona AZ
United States
January 23, 2019
Official Selection
Distribution Information
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Sharecare WindowsCountry: United StatesRights: All Rights
Mark Knight is a 25-year veteran of the architectural photography and video industry. His longstanding association with high-end hoteliers and collaboration with some of the best-known names in the architectural and interior design worlds has resulted in numerous awards, feature magazine articles and book covers. Mark’s photography career began after attending Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara. Before becoming a full time architectural photographer, Mark first worked in the film industry and then later managed one of Southern California’s busiest commercial photography studios. Now residing in Austin, Texas he has continued to expand his client list and technical expertise in emerging digital media fields
Shinrin-Yoku is a culmination of our work in the health and wellness field where we strive to help viewers reduce stress, relieve anxiety and improve overall mental health.