Good work deserves to be shared.
Earthn is an independent editorial project exploring down to earth people, places, & ideas. We tell these stories through film, photography, and writing.
We're interested in why the work matters and how it's done.
LAND
Growing, farming, gardening, conservation, ecology & Permaculture.
CRAFT
Making, building, repairing, working with materials.
FOOD
Growing, cooking, producing, gathering.
DESIGN
Architecture, landscape, objects, spaces, ways of living.
PEOPLE
Founders, makers, artists, growers, builders, and others with a perspective worth sharing.
Participation is simple
Complete a short form so you can tell us about the work, the people behind it, and what makes it meaningful.
2. TALK
If it looks like a good fit, we’ll have a short conversation about the story & shoot.
3. SHOOT
We spend time at your place of work documenting the people, process, place, and details.
4. STORY
We shape the material into an Earthn editorial feature through film, photography, and writing.
5. PUBLISH
Your story becomes part of the Earthn archive and is shared across our editorial channels.
A feature may include:
A curated collection of edited photographs.
FILM
A short editorial film capturing the people, place, and work.
STORY
Written editorial based on the experience and conversation.
DISTRIBUTION
Publication through Earthn’s website, social channels, newsletter, and other editorial platforms.
The exact format varies by story.
Short Films
Social Reels
This isn't advertising.
Our features are editorial projects and there's no cost to be featured.
We choose the stories we publish based on their fit with Earthn and retain creative and editorial control throughout the process. Businesses have the opportunity to review factual information, but the story, edit, and final presentation remain with Earthn. Earthn features are complimentary. There is no purchase requirement or obligation to hire Earthn or Polyculture, our creative production studio.
Who should apply?
You might be a good fit if:
- You’re building something you genuinely care about.
- There’s a story behind what you do.
- Your work has a strong physical or visual component.
- You have a place, process, product, or practice worth documenting.
- You’re open to sharing the work honestly.
- You have something you’re trying to change, preserve, build, or explore.
You don’t need:
- A polished brand
- A large following
- A perfect website
- A huge company
- A finished story
About
Created by Cody Mastel, produced by Polyculture.
Creative director focused on the intersection of business, culture, products, and place. This feature is produced through Polyculture, a creative studio for growing brands. This series sits at the intersection of those two things: telling good stories and understanding how businesses actually grow. NW Wisconsin + Twin Cities area.
Apply to be Featured
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Selected stories are scheduled based on editorial fit, location, timing, and production availability.
Need more than a feature?
Earthn features are editorial projects. For businesses looking for dedicated brand films, photography, websites, campaigns, or ongoing creative production, those projects are produced through Polyculture.