“Making Good”
Making Good is a series, of three-minute documentary profiles that pulls from the wide variety of people making up the communities around us. The series attempts to deconstruct the notion of ‘community’ as a whole and proposes a more individualized look at what it means to both belong to and and to better one’s society. As a series, these pieces come together to represent the diverse range of passionate creators and doers that influence our daily lives. Individually, these pieces are reflections of those people as they share about the processes and impacts of their work and reflect up their roles in the broader society. Look into their minds, and be inspired by the ideas and emotions that guide the people who are doing the work they love, or Making Good.
Check out some episodes below.
Making Good: Trailer
This trailer for the series, Making Good, features just a few of the many people that have shared their stories with Squid and Beard. Make certain to check regularly for updates and new episodes. Read More ››
Making Good: Sean Samoheyl
Sean Samoheyl is, amongst other things, a father, forester and puppeteer. With his own unique handmade art, he performs a one man puppet show that reaches audiences of all ages. Sean shares his story with a gentle and humble tone of wisdom that developed through a diverse range of experiences. He synthesizes all of this into stories that make audiences laugh, cry and smile with appreciation. In this episode of Making Good, Sean speaks to the challenges and doubt that often arrive through performance and he reminds us that despite this, there is comfort to be found in being... Read More ››
Making Good: Kristin Adolfson
Kristin Adolfson is a professionally trained graphic designer and book artist, and bookbinder who has been creating books for over 10. Her work creates not only beautiful books but also patience and presence in her life. The books are inspirational and bring a sense of intentionality to the readers holding them. Each one blends together both style and content in order to draw the reader into a uniquely engaging experience. She brings a fresh perspective to the way one thinks about their work. In this episode of Making Good, Kristin speaks to the role in which one’s work and... Read More ››
Making Good: Tom Ward
Tom Ward is a farmer and owner of Open Gate Farm with his wife, Michele Mattioli. Tom and Michelle started Open Gate with three goals: farmsteading on a small, diversified family farm; providing access and education about the local food movement; and making their living completely as farmers. Tom traveled around the country in search of adventure and beauty yet he finds no greater joy than working as a farmer. In this episode of Making Good, Tom shares about the experience of farm life and how he finds peace through knowing and caring for his animals and land. Read More ››