Directed by Craig Noble and produced by his Vancouver BC-based company Pixel One productions, "Tableland" is a series of interviews with local farmers that covers specific areas in taste, sustainability and eating locally.

Most of the farm and restaurant owners who are interviewed are Canadian. But our local region does make an appearance. Portland restaurant chef and co-owner of Navarre Restaurant John Taboada discusses how they incorporate food from local farms into their menu. Laura Masterson from 47th Avenue Farms, a community-supported farm in SE Portland is also interviewed. 47 Avenue Farms has about six different Portland restaurants that they supply fresh food to.

The editing of the film is crisp and the choice of interviewees was decided well. Many times a documentary's downfall is not in material, but presentation of the material. "Tableland" is professional and showcases sustainable, organic farms well. Noble's initial warning that the film could make you hungry is worth taking into consideration.

The film does not make it clear why more local restaurants do not use food from local farms. I would have liked to hear from a restaurant owner who had the opportunity to use locally grown food, but chose not to.  

Tableland is being showcased at Mid-Valley Film Festival coming up on February 15th-23rd. Films will be playing both at the Grand Theatre and Northern Light Theatre Pub.