A Documentary Series · Season One
A six-part series exploring the resilient food systems and deep-rooted cultures of our local regions — from kelp forests and fishing docks to vineyards, farms, and the hands that tend them.
Watch TrailerHosted by Chef Colton Armstrong-Ashley, Savoured Here travels through the rugged landscapes of our local regions to meet the producers, harvesters, and visionaries shaping our local palate.
The series is a visual poem to soil, salt, and seasons. Across six episodes we document the friction between tradition and a changing climate, celebrating those who remain steadfast in their commitment to the land and sea.
Food doesn’t start in the kitchen. Episode One of Savoured Here begins with Phillip Kevin Paul, who shares teachings rooted in land, responsibility, and relationship. From there, Lana Popham reflects on the future of farming in BC. Together, their perspectives frame a deeper conversation about where our food comes from and where it’s headed.
Beneath the forest canopy and below the ocean’s surface, life thrives in quiet networks. In Episode Two, Robin Jackson and Amanda Swinimer guide us through these hidden worlds, revealing how stewardship begins with attention. A meditation on ecology, responsibility, and the unseen forces that sustain us.
Beneath the surface of BC’s coastal waters lies a story of livelihood, responsibility, and connection. Following the people behind Finest at Sea, from the docks to the processing floor, this episode explores the realities of commercial fishing on Vancouver Island and the care, precision, and hard work required to bring local seafood from the ocean to our communities.
On the Saanich Peninsula, generations of winemakers and growers shape a quiet but evolving wine culture. From Thelma Brooks’ memories of farm life to the pioneering spirit of Pat and Lamont, and the fresh perspective of Neighbourly Wine, this episode explores how local wines are rooted in history, experimentation, and a deep connection to the land.
In the kitchens where it all comes together, chefs translate the Island’s ingredients into something unforgettable. From quiet philosophies to bold flavours, this episode steps behind the pass to explore how local harvests, relationships, and creativity shape what ends up on the plate, and why dining here is as much about people and place as it is about the food.
Across Southern Vancouver Island, farmers are redefining what it means to grow food with care for the land, the animals, and the community around them. From heritage hogs and rotational farming to vibrant vegetable fields and small-scale family operations, this episode explores the people feeding the region and the deep connection between the soil, the seasons, and the meals shared at the table.
A first look at Season One — the people, the places, and the food shaping Southern Vancouver Island.
Founded by filmmaker and photographer Saman Rezapour, Alpenglow Media is a boutique production house specializing in cinematic storytelling rooted in the natural world, regional culture, and the people who shape both. Through documentary-driven films and photography, the studio creates visually rich work that connects audiences to place, food, and community.
A chef whose career has been defined by regional integrity, seasonality, and a deep advocacy for local food sovereignty across Vancouver Island.
Poet & W̱SÁNEĆ knowledge keeper
BC Minister of Agriculture
Seaweed forager & educator
West Coast Mycology
Founder of Finest at Sea
Owner & operator at Stillmeadow Farm
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