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Follow all the news from the “Louieverse”! Stay up to date on the latest mushroom discoveries, new projects and all things Fantastic Fungi with director Louie Schwartzberg.

While Louie is best known for his art and films, it’s his personal story that inspires his life’s work. Through hard work and decades of cultivating an open mind, gratitude and curiosity, Louie has used his own lived experiences to unlock the magic of life. Here and through his films, Louie makes the invisible visible for all of us.

Stay connected and get inspired to deepen your connection to nature, our greatest teacher.

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