The Shroom Boom
The Shroom Boom
It’s Mushroom Monday at the Rio!
In collaboration with the Rio Theatre, Stephanie Dacre presents to you a premiere
screening of two episodes from The Shroom Boom docuseries. The Shroom Boom
series dives into fungi's impact in British Columbia, showcasing the local people driving
the growth.
The evening will include a premiere screening of:
Episode 1 of the Shroom Boom: Wild Mushrooms and Foraging in B.C
Episode 4 of the Shroom Boom: Psilocybin and Psychedelic Therapy in B.C.
A Q&A Panel with the film maker and special guests.
THE SHROOM BOOM: EPISODE 1 – WILD MUSHROOMS AND
FORAGING (Stephanie Dacre, 2024 / 25 mins / 14A)
In Episode 1, Stephanie Dacre explores wild mushrooms and foraging in B.C. She
interviews commercial and professional foragers, attends Sicamous Mushroom Festival,
and joins Vancouver chefs on a Masutake mushroom hunt.
Featuring:
• David Xiao, Oyster and King
• Abbey Ruscica, Foragers Finest
• Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson, Published on Main
• Phil Scarfone, Banda Volpi
THE SHROOM BOOM: EPISODE 4 – PSILOCYBIN AND PSYCHEDELIC THERAPY
IN B.C. (Stephanie Dacre, 2024 / 27 mins / 14A)
In Episode 4 of The Shroom Boom, Stephanie explores psilocybin mushroom access in
B.C. She interviews local leaders in the space and dives into psychedelic therapy,
accessibility, community and harm reduction.
Featuring:
• Dr. Devon Christie, MD, Psychedelic Therapist, Researcher & Teacher
• Dana Larsen, The Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary
• Mia Cara Cosco, Show&Tell Agency
• Kiah Ellis-Durity, Get Sensible
• Luc Briedé-Cooper, MAPS Canada Youtube Committee Lead.
The full series of The Shroom Boom will release on September 24th on TELUS Optik
TV channel 9 and STORYHIVE’s YouTube Channel. The 6 part series explores wild
foraging, innovative farming, mycelium meat, psilocybin therapy, mushroom music, and
much more. Season 1 of The Shroom Boom was produced with the support of TELUS
STORYHIVE.
Series Trailer: https://youtu.be/NztsXniUY88?si=F7UlhUoheJgGQ_Ww
Filmmakers and local mycologists in attendance for a special Q&A panel
Monday, September 23, 2024
Doors 6:00 pm
6:30 – 7:00 Episode 1: Wild Mushrooms & Foraging in B.C.
7:00 – 7:15 Break
7:15 – 7:45 Episode 4: Psilocybin and Psychedelic Therapy in B.C.
7:45 – 8:10 Q&A Panel
Tickets are just $15.
