It's Time

Jason Lindsey, Scott Krahn

Jason Lindsey's journey as a director is rooted in a deep connection to the natural world, shaped by his upbringing among "salt of the earth" individuals. This background instilled a passion for capturing authentic stories that resonate, educate, and bridge human experiences with environmental narratives. With a background in photojournalism, art direction, and commercial directing, he has honed his skills in visual storytelling, bringing a unique eye for composition and light to his documentary work. His approach blends observational techniques with visually striking cinematography, aiming to forge a deep connection between the audience and the natural world, to evoke emotions and inspire action. As a volunteer, Jason was on the Board of Directors of Prairie Rivers Network for eleven years. His deeply held ideals are the driving force behind why he and his wife fulfilled a long-held ambition to purchase 27 acres of forest at the mouth of Jordan Creek. Ultimately, they worked with The Land Conservation Foundation to transfer the land to a land trust for permanent protection. His films have been recognized at prestigious environmental film festivals, including the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Fresh Coast Film Festival, Wildlife Conservation Film Festival, and 20 other festivals. He is honored to have received the Best Documentary award at the World Water Film Festival. Jason's latest project, "It's Time," is a short documentary set in his backyard along the Sangamon River in Illinois. It gives a voice to nature and embodies his mission to create films that showcase our environment's beauty and inspire environmental stewardship. SCOTT KRAHN: For over 35 years, Scott Krahn created and produced award-winning television commercials and videos for advertising clients across a range of categories, including tourism, healthcare and higher education. He also provided photography services for ad agency clients. During this time, Scott developed an affinity for editorial-style storytelling that focused on the lives of everyday people. As a volunteer, Scott coached youth basketball for 10 years, was a Big Brother for twelve years, served as publicity committee chair for his church for more than a decade, and was a member of the Wauwatosa Public Library Foundation board for 18 years. Since retiring, Scott has worked as a freelance photographer while pursuing his interest in filmmaking. He also produced and directed the short documentary “Friday Night Blind,” a short film that has garnered significant acclaim. The film has been featured in over 36 film festivals and secured more than a dozen awards. "Friday Night Blind" tells the warm, quirky, inspiring story of three visually impaired bowling friends and the way they roll. With a deep appreciation of nature and a love of traveling, Scott and his wife, Sharon, enjoy hiking Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail and continue their mission to visit all 63 U.S. national parks.