Experiencing Interruptions?

If Not for Farming

In Embu County, Kenya, declining rainfall and soil degradation have pushed many smallholder farmers to the brink. If Not for Farming tells the story of a transformative regenerative agriculture initiative, where local farmers, scientists, and private sector partners collaborate to restore soil health, strengthen resilience, and secure food for the future. Through a training model grounded in scientific research and the lived experience of farmers like Sarah, this short documentary reveals how low-cost, sustainable techniques are not only reviving land—but rebuilding confidence, community, and leadership from the ground up.

AWARDS & HONOURS
Best Documentary Short, 2026 Singapore Film and Script Festival
Semifinalist, 2026 Venezia Shorts
Best International Film, Sustain Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION:
2026 Lisboa Indie Film Festival • LISBIFF
2026 Montpellier Indie Film Festival • MONTIFF
2026 Singapore Film and Script Festival
2026 Sustain Film Festival UK
2026 The African Film Festival - TAFF
2026 Third Culture Film Festival NZ
2026 Valencia Indie Film Festival • VALÈIFF
2026 Venezia Shorts
2026 World Water Film Festival

  • Samuel Stacey
    Director
  • Samuel Stacey
    Writer
  • Samuel Stacey
    Producer
  • Sarah Warui
    Key Cast
  • Francis Odour
    Key Cast
  • Boaz Waswa
    Key Cast
  • Jackie Bertoldo
    Executive Producer
  • Kevin Cody
    Executive Producer
  • Britt Molde
    Executive Producer
  • Filip Milovac
    Cinematographer
  • Ella Holmes
    Editor
  • Ryan Granger
    Sound Designer
  • Julien Chichignoud
    Colorist
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 20 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 30, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Kenya
  • Language:
    English, Swahili
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Samuel Stacey

Samuel Stacey is a strategic communicator and co-founder of Cultivate Communications. He has led visual storytelling projects across Africa, Asia and Latin America, crafting films that elevate local knowledge, promote sustainability and support progress on the SDGs. His field experiences inform narratives that foster engagement and deliver impact.

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