The Return of the Honey Bee [formerly titled The Vanishing of the Bees]
www.vanishingbees.com

The Return of the Honeybee takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The documentary examines our current agricultural landscape and celebrates the ancient and sacred connection between man and honeybee. The film also highlights the positive changes that have resulted due to a tragic phenomenon known as “Colony Collapse Disorder.” To empower the audience, the documentary provides viewers with tangible solutions they can apply to their everyday lives. Return of the Honeybee unfolds as a dramatic tale of science and mystery, illuminating the greater meaning surrounding the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth. The bees have a message - but will we listen?

Trailer:


This film is a work in progress. If you like what you see, please donate. This film cannot be completed without your support.
DONATE HERE
To support our food supply,
the bees and the making of this film,
you may send a tax-deductible contribution to:
Hive Mentality Films, 1837 Grace Ave. LA CA 90028.

Return of the Honeybee is an official project of 501c3
non-profit organization, Empowerment Works.
www.empowermentworks.org

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Project Butterfly Vanishing of the Bees Fundraiser Invite:

[photo by Troy Jones]


Session 020 | Saturday & Sunday | Dec 6 & 7th |6pm | $30 Donation [please contact us if money is an issue]

Hive Mentality Films and Project Butterfly invite you to come celebrate the completion of the preliminary cut "The Vanishing of the Bees."

This feature length documentary takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and spiritual implications of the world wide disappearance of the honeybee. The film also celebrates the bee and examines our current agricultural landscape.

This fundraiser will be held on two evenings featuring:

An Opening Invocation by Miranda Rondeau Saturday
A Bee Invocation by Kate Shela Sunday
Organic Dinner, Dessert and Fine Wine
Clips from the Movie
Q&A with Directors Maryam Henein and George Langworthy
Honey Tasting from Around the World
Live Art by Petal1
Live Music by hipfuel, Marla Leigh , Miranda Rondeau and Rowan Storm
Silent Auction [Prizes include Yoga Classes, Rolfing Session, Burt's Bees Gift Baskets, Gourmet Dinners, and more...]
Door Giveaways
BEEautiful people

The requested donation for each night is $30. Your contribution will help with the post-production costs and completion of the film. Every dollar raised is doubled by matching funds!!!

To reserve your space please follow this link:
Donation

if money is an issue please contact: info@vanishingbees.com

BEE there or BEE square

location:
Project Butterfly Loft
821 Traction Ave #108
Los Angeles, CA 90013
[Downtown ~ Arts District]
MAP

www.vanishingbees.com
www.projectbutterfly.org


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Petal 1 preparing canvases for live-art performance:


Two Bees came into our loft hours before the event started, here's a picture of one. We felt blessed and honored by their presence:


Tachi finishing up the food prep:


Honey tasting room ready:


Guests arriving:


What a wonderful group of guests:








Opening by: Miranda Rondeau, Rowan Storm, Marla Leigh and Judy Piazza:


Hip Fuel:


Q&A with directors Maryam Henein and George Langworthy after viewing the clips from the movie:


Announcing silent auction winners: