Video Production · BTS · Live Action · Color Grade · Agriculture
Harvest — Behind the Scenes Behind-the-scenes harvest film at one of the Central Valley's premier certified biodynamic and organic farms.
Client Marian Farms
Service Video Production
Industry Agriculture
Year 2023
Runtime 0:33
Location Central Valley, CA
Production services Video Production, BTS
Assets delivered harvest process film, brand documentary asset, social cutdown source, farm storytelling video, Video Related
In this piece 01 OverviewMarian Farms — a certified biodynamic and organic farm in California's Central Valley — commissioned WERZ to document their harvest operations. The film captures the farm's hands-on approach to sustainable agriculture, from field work to post-harvest handling.
02 About the ClientMarian Farms is a certified organic and biodynamic farm in California's Central Valley, specializing in stone fruit, grapes, and specialty crops. The farm is known for its commitment to sustainable and regenerative agriculture, supplying regional markets and national specialty food distributors.
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03 Production BreakdownHarvest-process film documenting Marian Farms through machinery, field labor, and crop movement so the operation feels both large-scale and hands-on.
Vineyard rows, harvest equipment, trailers, fruit movement, and close working-farm details build a tactile portrait of agricultural rhythm and output.
Deliverables harvest process film brand documentary asset social cutdown source farm storytelling video
Production agricultural field production process coverage vehicle and machinery cinematography documentary-style editorial brand finishing
Visual style vineyard rows harvest machinery trailers and bins field dust and movement working farm textures
Why it works Shows WERZ can make agricultural labor and machinery feel cinematic without romanticizing away the real work. Demonstrates strong coverage of moving equipment, scale, and field process. Useful proof for agriculture, food systems, sustainability, and land-based operations. Featured voices Harvest Featured subject associated with Marian Farms.
Key shots Shot 1 · field-scale opener The film opens by showing the expanse of the farm and the machinery involved in harvest operations.
Shot 2 · machine process beat Equipment and transport shots make the farm feel operational and efficient rather than picturesque only.
Shot 3 · crop-handling detail beat Closer process inserts give texture and a sense of care behind the larger-scale operation.
Shot 4 · working-land resolve The close leaves the viewer with a sense of motion, land stewardship, and harvest precision.
On-screen text Marian Farms Harvest — Behind the Scenes Harvest
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