Productions by G. Leo Maselli
“Reviving the Rice Mother”
Completed in 2017 - In Southeast Asia, rural rice farmers observe the ancient tradition of the Rice Mother. This documentary resurrects her venerable spirit and returns it to center stage speaking volumes about her ancient knowledge and strategies so critical to the survival of the region’s poorest farmers. The film explores the striking implications of the rice farmers responses and resilience to climate change’s impact on food security to the rest of us in the world.
“CA Shorts”
CA Shorts, my first feature film project, has been called "a very cool love letter" to my home state.
It seems to me that such a romantic notion deserves an explanation that will shed some light on my obsession. What is it about California that draws me to it? It's not complicated. It's actually quite simple to my way of thinking: Isn’t anything considered possible in California? Of course, it's true. California has always had that reputation. It gained that rarefied status even before the Gold Rush in 1849. Today it continues to have a reputation for the quickness with which something new can be devised and a willingness of the people to abandon the old ways. CA Shorts tells some of the stories I've gathered together that will make you laugh and make you cry. As the creator of many films on the subject of reinvention, I've seen to it that each film in this analogy is full of wonderful characters, provocative endings, and focuses on non-tragic themes.
My dream of making this film has now grown to include so many of you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
“Happy Goat”
Now In Pre-Production - When an aspiring writer of children's books is unable to write a story with a happy ending, she leaves her depressed state for California — where she runs into a peculiar goat man who reminds her of the value of hope.
“Indulgence”
Completed in 2020 - Kate has been searching for the father that abandoned her (and her mother) 35 long years ago. After months of searching and diminishing hope, she rings a doorbell that sends her tumbling into the unexpected next stage of her journey.
Click HERE to view the trailer.
“Promise of You”
Completed in 2018 - When Ethan leaves his orthodox sect to win back his once-beloved's heart in San Francisco, he finds that her promise of marriage is the very last thing she wants to fulfill.
“A Lovely Adult Beverage”
Completed in 2016 - In a San Francisco martini bar, Carlos witnesses a blind date going sour. He immediately recognizes the opportunity for his first foray into new territory since arriving in the U.S.— and falls unexpectedly in love.
“A Sonic Indulgence”
Completed in 2019 - This featurette presents Jim “Sky” Schuyler's process as he composes the score for the CA Shorts film Indulgence.
Click HERE to view A Sonic Indulgence.