Our Mission

Through web series, TV, and film, we explore how small changes and big ideas can make life better—for you, your community, and the planet. Change doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. It can start with one story, one choice, or one new way of seeing the world.

Our planet is in trouble, but there’s hope. The solutions are here, and they’re not just about fixing what’s broken—they’re about building something better. Safer homes. Healthier food. Happier communities. Lives that are richer, simpler, and more connected.

We tell stories about people making a difference, communities coming together, and ideas that inspire action. Whether you’re looking to take one small step or reimagine everything, we’re here to help you see what’s possible.

Let’s discover the future, together.

About

Michelle Yahn

Executive Producer, Host, Gardener

Michelle Yahn is a guerilla gardener, zero-waste consultant and master composter with a certificate in permaculture, Human Ecology, and Regenerative Design from PINA. As an educator, director, and producer she has a deep-rooted passion for the arts, education, and environmental activism.

Michelle served on the Silver Lake Green Committee under Eric Garcetti and directed Pasadena Waldorf School’s first Green Elves Faire in 2006. She also led the Cine Women Screening Series, produced the Sony Classics film Whatever, and hosted The Silverlake Rant, an alternative comedy show she ran for a decade.

Her dedication to education spans nearly a decade in the Los Angeles Unified School District and a role as a drama teacher at Santa Cruz Waldorf School. Her work has earned multiple honors, including the 2012 Santa Cruz Volunteer Award for zero-waste events and two Drama-Logue Awards.

With a career bridging theater, film, education, and sustainability, Michelle remains committed to fostering meaningful cultural and artistic experiences.

Ellin Baumel

Executive Producer

Ellin Baumel is an award-winning television and film producer with decades of experience and a dedication to socially conscious storytelling. She founded Nasturtium Films to create impactful series and documentaries centered on sustainability and climate solutions, serving as producer and director on numerous projects.

Prior career highlights include a stint as Director of Production and Programming for Paramount Domestic Television, producing the Sony Classics film Whatever, producing Emmy-nominated HBO documentary features such as Becoming Mike Nichols and Larry Kramer in Love and Anger, and the documentary series Netflix’s Bobby Kennedy for President. She served as supervising producer for National Geographic’s Emmy-winning Years of Living Dangerously and the weekly news and documentary series Axios on HBO. She has collaborated with renowned filmmakers like Michael Moore and Dawn Porter, and has had premieres at Sundance, Telluride, and Venice.

Contact

Ellin Baumel:

info@nasturtiumfilms.com