Switch is a feature length documentary that seeks to make the complex world of energy understandable. I have teamed with Harry Lynch, an award winning filmmaker to produce the film. The viewer will enjoy a realistic, engaging and thorough examination of global energy supply, demand, infrastructure, and scale. All major forms of energy will be examined, with proportional focus on those that are likely to be most dominant in the coming century. Energy efficiency will feature prominently, as efficiency represents a mechanism for participation of individuals and industries, and crosses all demand sectors – transportation, heating and power.
The film, shot around the world, in high definition with an original musical score, will fill a much needed gap by providing a comprehensive, balanced, yet elegantly simple depiction of the vital subject of energy to the broad public.
Because over 500 hours of footage were shot, and extensive research conducted, the documentary will have a companion, in-depth website that will provide viewers with interviews, site visits, and energy information. We have an agreement with the American Geological Institute to serve the website. In addition, we are developing plans for a series of short, entertaining, educational films targeted specifically at a K-12 audience. Input from nationally recognized educators and curriculum developers at AGI and elsewhere will be part of this effort, which will leverage the extensive footage and research captured for the documentary film. This project is intended to develop a culture of energy education in schools.
