The Art of Fermenation
Documentary | Feature Length | 2025 | In Post-Production
Led by the enigmatic Drunken Pharmacist, a group of young artisans revive the ancient craft of fermentation - blending rebellion, ritual, and wild alchemy in a world that’s forgotten the beauty of slow transformations. An exploration of craft, tradition and community.
Directed by: Ava Ferrera
Written by: Luis Mendonça
Audio language: Portuguese
Subtitles language: English
Country of Origin: Portugal
Tradition. Production. History. Community.
The Art of Fermentation - From Orchard to Table. The Documentary - Official trailer.
An independent feature-length documentary exploring the unique and rich history and heritage of craft cider making in Madeira Island through the eyes of “The Drunken Pharmacist”.
Help us tell our story by donating to our GoFundMe THE ART OF FERMENTATION.
Your donations will help us with film production and film festival submissions.
DONATION PERKS & BENEFITS:
SMALL SUPPORT PACK 25 Euro donation will be credited in "Special Thank You" section of the film;
BIG SUPPORT PACK 50 Euro donation will be credited in "Special Thank You" section of the film + merchandising;
EXPLORER PACK 100 Euro donation will be credited in "Special Thank You" section of the film + merchandising + 2 limited edition bottles of cider from The Drunken Pharmacist;
CONNOISSEUR PACK 250 Euro donation will be credited as "Executive Producer" section of the film + merchandising + 4 limited edition bottles of cider from The Drunken Pharmacist + 1 ticket to an exclusive preview screening;
PATRON PACK 500 Euro donation will be credited as "Executive Producer" section of the film + merchandising + 6 limited edition bottles of cider from The Drunken Pharmacist + 2 tickets to an exclusive preview screening + behind-the-scenes exclusives.
MAESTRO PACK 750 Euro donation will be credited as "Executive Producer" section of the film + merchandising + 8 limited edition bottles of cider from The Drunken Pharmacist, and 2 tickets to an exclusive preview screening + behind-the-scenes exclusives + an immersive private cider tasting and tour experience.
Your donations will help us with production costs, while showcasing and supporting unseen talents of the behind-the-scenes crew and by helping us submit the documentary to film festivals so we can share our story and culture internationally.
Please note that the Exclusive Preview Screening of the feature film documentary will be held in Madeira Island. The private cider tasting and tour experience is in Madeira Island. We do not provide flights or accommodation. Merchandising, movie tickets and bottles can be sent by mail for those outside of Madeira Island.
Please include your name when you donate so we can correctly give credits in the feature film documentary. Contact Ava Ferrera with your name, details and your donation receipt so she can coordinate your merchandising, products and tickets according to your pack type.
For press inquiries & collaborations, contact
Elle Garner
Press & Collaborations Liaison
Echoes of the Past
Documentary | Short | 2025 | Film Festival Release
"Echoes of the Past", an overture to the soon to be released feature length documentary "The Art of Fermentation".
As the seasons turn, director Ava Ferrera follows a new generation rediscovering the fading art of artisanal cider-making tradition. Raising intimate questions about heritage, cultural memory, and what we choose to carry forward.
Director: Ava Ferrera
Writer: Ava Ferrera
Executive Producers: Dario Camara & Americo Ferreira
Producer: Ava Ferrera
Composer: Amaro
Director of Photography: Ava Ferrera
Editor: Ava Ferrera
Gold Award Winner for Best Short Documentary at the Hollywood Gold Awards.
Best Short Documentary Award Winner at the Paris Film Awards.
Best Short Documentary Award Winner at Florence Film Awards.
Official Selection at RED Movie Awards (Reims Excellence Director)
UPCOMING FESTIVALS
Official Selections at Film Festivals in Japan and South Korea soon to be announced.
Runtime: 7 minutes
Country of Origin: Portugal
Original Audio:
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English
Subtitles:
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Portuguese
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Spanish
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French
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Italian
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German
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Japanese
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Korean
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English
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