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.

  • Mark Knight
    Director
    WATER, W Punta de Mita, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
  • Jim Wilmer
    Producer
    WATER, W Punta de Mita, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Nature, ECO, relaxation, health, wellenss
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 5 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2018
  • Production Budget:
    15,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    4k
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Mindfield Film Festival
    Albuquerque, 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 Festival
    St. Petersburg
    Russian Federation
    June 2, 2018
    Best Short
  • Pinnacle Film Awards

    United States
    May 1, 2018
    Best Narrative Short
  • LA Edge Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    March 24, 2018
    Best Cinematography
  • Webdance Film Festival
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    March 31, 2018
    Best Cinematography in a Short Film
  • Honolulu Film Festival
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    United States
    May 5, 2018
    Best Environmental
  • Snowdance Film Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 28, 2018
    Finalist
  • Rosarito International Film Festival
    Rosarito
    Mexico
    June 1, 2018
    Best Short
  • Shutter Speed Film Festival
    Arlington, Texas
    United States
    April 6, 2018
    Semi-Finalist
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival
    Barcelona
    Spain
    January 9, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Berlin Flash Film Festival
    Berlin
    Germany
    January 27, 2018
    Official Selection
  • LA Live Film Fest
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    November 10, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Oniros Film Awards
    Aosta
    Italy
    August 25, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Short to the Point
    Bucharest
    Romania
    February 11, 2018
    Official Selection
  • 2018 Wild and Green Shorts Film Festival 2018 Wild and Green Shorts Film Festival
    Missoula, Montana
    United States
    April 17, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Mindfield Film Festival • Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    April 14, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Diversions International Short Film Festival
    Sveti Ivan Zelina
    Croatia
    June 25, 2018
    Croatian Premier
    Official Selection
  • Zagreb Tourfilm Festival
    Zagreb
    Croatia
    October 10, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Madrid International Film Festival Madrid International Film Festival
    Madrid
    Spain
    July 21, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism Festival Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism Festival
    Sesimbra
    Portugal
    May 29, 2018
    Premier Portugal
    Official Selection
  • The Earth Day Film Festival
    Los 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 Festival
    Mumbai
    India
    March 10, 2018
    Official Selection
  • West Wing Film Competition
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 13, 2018
    Official Selection
  • LA Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    February 17, 2018
    Official Selection
  • The Norwegian International Seagull Shortfilm Festival
    Sveio, Hordaland
    Norway
    February 16, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Dead Center Film Festival
    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    United States
    June 7, 2018
    Official Selection
  • New Media Film Festival
    Los Angeles, California
    United States
    June 16, 2018
    Official Selection
  • The European Independent Film Award
    Melbourne
    Australia
    April 21, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Altered Esthetics Film Festival
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    United States
    May 31, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Vero Beach Wine + Film Festival 2018
    Vero Beach, Florida
    United States
    June 7, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Park City International Film Festival
    Park City, Utah
    United States
    June 14, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Move Me Productions Belgium - Film Festival
    Brussels
    Belgium
    March 18, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival Hollywood Boulevard Film Festival
    Hollywood, 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 Festival
    Amsterdam
    Netherlands
    May 20, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Les Bois Film Festival
    Boise, Idaho
    United States
    March 3, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Festival Terres Catalunya
    Tortosa
    Spain
    May 2, 2018
    Official Selection
  • The Romford Film Festival
    Romford, Essex
    United Kingdom
    May 24, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Rome Independent Prisma Awards
    Rome
    Italy
    April 15, 2018
    Italian Premier
    Official Selection
  • Ekofilm Festival
    Nowogard
    Poland
    May 17, 2018
    Poland Premier
    Official Selection
  • CrashLanded Film Festival
    Los Angeles
    United States
    February 16, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Filmplaya
    Acton, CA
    United States
    October 13, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Yosemite International Film Festival 2018
    Fresno CA
    United States
    October 30, 2018
    Best Narrative Short
  • Northeast Mountain Film Festival
    Dillard, GA
    United States
    June 14, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Golden State Film Festival
    Hollywood CA
    United States
    April 15, 2019
    Official Selection
  • WILDsound FEEDBACK Film and Screenplay Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    March 28, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Culver City Film Festival
    Culver City CA
    United States
    December 4, 2018
    Official Selection
  • Sedona International FIlm Festival
    Sedona AZ
    United States
    January 23, 2019
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Sharecare Windows
    Country: United States
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Mark Knight

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

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Director Statement

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.