Saving Seeds

A short film exploring seed as an essential component to organic farming in sustaining our food supply.

  • Maya Chang
    Director
  • Maya Chang
    Producer
  • Erin
    Key Cast
  • Mojave
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 13 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 10, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Maya Chang

Maya Chang was born in Ottawa to parents of German and Chinese-Jamaican heritage. Based in Vancouver, her experience includes stunt performance and acting as well as a variety of roles on crew.

Opportunities to shift focus from network television to local independent short film work has included the ACTRA funded “Reel Women Seen”, J.A. Benskin’s “A Thousand Days of Solitude” and Troy Mundle’s “La Buena”. In 2024, Maya joined “After Heather” as Assistant Director, telling the story of of a Canadian dancer before and after acquiring a severe traumatic brain injury.

It is important for Maya to continue working towards meaningful creative endeavours that reflect integrity, equity and diversity in the work place.

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Director Statement

A crisis is emerging in how we sustain and grow our food.

As mothers, Elders and Knowledge Keepers brace for more environmental, technological and industrial changes, there are growing stakes to pass along tools and practical skills to the next generation.

I would like to respectfully acknowledge this independent project was filmed on the unceded traditional territory of the Nlaka’pamux and Coast Salish people.