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Burning to Heal

Follow the local Prescribed Burn Association as they work with the community, land owners, and fire professionals to return fire to the landscape with all of the benefits it brings.

  • Michael Sherman
    Director
  • Ralph Bloemers
    Producer
    Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Eugene Enviornmental Film Festival
    Eugene
    United States
    October 18, 2024
  • Ashland Independent Film Festival
    Ashland
    United States
    October 4, 2024
    World Premiere
Director Biography - Michael Sherman

With a background in wildland firefighting, Michael Sherman has a passion for forest fires and the ecological balance they provide to the landscape. Having grown up along the McKenzie River, which was greatly impacted by the 2020 Labor Day Fires in Oregon, he understands and feels the weight fire can put onto our communities. Instead of seeking to control fire and nature, hopefully we can find a way to work with these unbounding elements so that all can thrive.

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Director Statement

Having grown up along the McKenzie River in Oregon, I have seen firsthand how the Labor Day Fires of 2020 impacted communities. When I heard about this story evolving with The Rogue Valley PBA in Southern Oregon after their fire in 2020, I was extremely passionate about learning more and wanting to share it with others.

With my background in wildland fire fighting, I have a strong relationship with fire but I realize many others do not. My goal with this film is to help everyone better understand the intricate role fire has on the landscape and also conceptualize what a positive future with fire could look like.