ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT
FILM INFO
Everything We Need is Here
Duration: 85 min
Language: English
Year: 2026
Country: Canada
Video: 16:9 | Digital | 4K
Sound: 5.1 & Stereo
Katharina Stieffenhofer
Director – Producer – Writer
katstieffenhofer@gmail.com
LOGLINE
A resilient mycophile seeks solace and fungi in Canada’s Boreal Forest, while connecting with Indigenous & Settler land defenders who protect our remaining wild spaces.
SYNOPSIS
Tiffany forages Manitoba’s forests on a quest for culinary mushrooms and peace of mind. She engages with Indigenous and Settler Land Defenders, who seek to protect intact Nature for our collective well-being. Gradually a story of trauma and resilience is revealed, while united resistance wins the day.
Ancient hunter gatherer instincts drive my mushroom foraging passion, which initially drew me into this project. What started out as a film about foraging soon developed into a deeper consideration of the land, Nature, and of our interconnectedness with Everything.
My foraging partner, Tiffany, has been admiringly called a “Wood Nymph” by those who have had the pleasure of spending time with her in the forest. She sees things that nobody else does. Her astonishing pearls of wisdom delight in their originality. Most aren’t aware of Tiffany’s complex PTSD, because she masks her trauma well.
Tiffany forages Manitoba’s Boreal forests on her quest for culinary mushrooms and peace of mind. She seeks refuge, healing and connection in Nature. There she connects with Indigenous and Settler Land Defenders, who seek to protect intact forests for our collective well-being. This Love Poem to the Earth aims to foster resilience and affirms spiritual resistance.
Life is layered and complex, and so is this film. Tiffany is the conduit who connects a set of interrelated story strands around themes of ecological justice and community health. She joins Cat who spearheads efforts to protect the urban Lemay Forest from destruction for development. Inside this ancient riparian forest she meets Terrance, who has been performing traditional healing ceremonies there for several decades.
Tiffany travels to the East side of Lake Winnipeg to visit Terrance’s relatives, who oppose silica sand extraction on their traditional lands. Marcel, the land protectors’ spiritual leader, asks of our leaders: “Why do you want to destroy this planet? This is all we have.”
Nature and Tiffany are the central characters of this film. This story unfolds chronologically as Tiffany guides us through the cycle of the seasons in Winnipeg and in rural Manitoba forests. Histories and world views are illuminated, and gradually a story of trauma and resilience is revealed, and hope rises when united resistance wins the day.
Tyler Funk’s exquisite cinematography and Joel Penner’s time-lapse micro-photography contribute visual eloquence. A blending of poetic and observational styles forms a seamless hybrid format.
I aim to create work that connects with the viewer on a visceral and intellectual level to invoke deeper understandings, caring about all living beings on this Earth, and to inspire positive action toward social change.
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
Ancient hunter gatherer instincts drive my mushroom foraging passion, which initially drew me into this project. What started out as a film about foraging soon
developed into a deeper consideration of the land, Nature, and of our interconnectedness with Everything.
My foraging partner, Tiffany, has been admiringly called a “Wood Nymph” by those who have had the pleasure of spending time with her in the forest. She sees things that nobody else sees. Her astonishing pearls of wisdom delight in their originality. Most aren’t aware of Tiffany’s complex PTSD, because she masks her trauma well.
Life is layered and complex, and so is this film. Tiffany is the conduit who connects a set of interrelated story strands around themes of ecological justice and community health. She joins Cat who spearheads efforts to protect the urban Lemay Forest from destruction for development. Inside this ancient riparian forest she meets Terrance, who has been performing traditional healing ceremonies there for several decades.
Tiffany travels to the East of Lake Winnipeg to visit Terrance’s relatives, who oppose silica sand extraction on their traditional lands. Marcel, the land protectors’ spiritual leader, asks of our leaders: “Why do you want to destroy this planet? This is all we have.”
Nature and Tiffany are the central characters of this film. This story unfolds chronologically as Tiffany guides us through the cycle of the seasons in Winnipeg and in rural Manitoba forests. Histories and world views are illuminated, and gradually her story of trauma and resilience is revealed, while united resistance wins the day. Tyler Funk’s exquisite cinematography and Joel Penner’s time-lapse micro-photography contribute visual eloquence. A blending of poetic and observational styles forms a seamless hybrid format.
I aim to create work that connects with the viewer on a visceral and intellectual level to invoke deeper understandings, caring about all living beings on this Earth and to inspire positive action.
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Tiffany Grenkow
Tiffany Grenkow finds her steady ground in forests and open skies, using her bond with Nature to navigate complex PTSD and stay rooted.
She brings play, adventure, and fearless curiosity into entrepreneurship and motherhood alike. With deep respect for the mysteries we don’t yet understand — and a tender eye on what’s being lost — she believes our future depends on reconnecting to the land and, most importantly, to each other.
Cat Gauthier
Catari (Cat) Macaulay Gauthier was raised in a family rooted in the land, spending much of her childhood in the bush. Today, she lives out those values as an ally and passionate activist for environmental and social justice.
She has served as a lead organizer with the Coalition to Save Lemay Forest, uniting people to protect natural and sacred spaces.
Cat finds healing and strength in nature which inspires her to continue advocating for a better future for her own children, 2 little ones she loves and her community.
Terrance Bruce
Terrance (Terry) Bruce was raised along the shores of Lake Winnipeg, where time on the trapline with his father instilled a strong work ethic and deep connection to the land. On his own by 12 and living with more than 20 families before adulthood, he faced homelessness and addiction before finding healing through ceremony, guidance from his Elder, and reconnection to the land.
Walking the red road saved his life. Today, Terry is a lodge keeper, pipe carrier, ceremony leader, and successful business owner alongside his son. He dedicates his time to sharing traditional teachings and guiding youth toward identity, culture, and healing through Mother Earth.
Marcel Hardisty
Marcel Hardisty is a direct decedent of Morningstar, original signatory of Treaty 5. A member of Hollow Water First Nation, Marcel guided Camp to center itself around ceremony.
His considerable knowledge of the region’s Anishinaabe history and teachings have been shared in documentaries and speaking engagements. He has shared his knowledge on the Anishinaabe world view with over 1500 students over the last 7 years.
Lisa Raven Preteau
Lisa Raven Preteau is Executive Director of Returning to Spirit, an Indigenous led organization delivering experiential reconciliation workshops across Canada. A member of Hollow Water First Nation, Lisa brings her tremendous talents as a communicator to frame essential questions.
She asks, “What if our way to self-determination and opportunities is not through destroying the land?”
MJ McCarron
MJ McCarron lives with her husband, Reg Simard, on the Manigotagan River. She stood with her friends and relatives at Camp Morningstar, fostering alliances and amplifying Camp’s message in media.
This fall, MJ along with Shawn Kettner published educational materials for secondary students.
Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson
At Published on Main, Gus brings his passion for locally-farmed, foraged and fermented foods to the table, celebrating the bounty of British Columbia, while being globally inspired. Under his leadership, Published on Main has received several accolades, including #1 on Canada’s 100 Best Restaurants in 2022, attaining one of Vancouver’s first Michelin stars, and named to 50 Best Discovery. He was also Vancouver Magazine’s 2022 Chef of the Year.
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