Crush: Message in a Bottle is a 2024 Canadian documentary directed by Maya Gallus that explores the changing face of the wine industry through the lives of eco-minded, artisanal winemakers and grape growers in Ontario's Niagara region. Over the course of a punishing harvest season, this cinematic portrait follows independent vintners who practice low-intervention, eco-conscious winemaking as they weather an incredibly difficult year, revealing the stories captured in each bottle of wine they produce. The 78-minute manifesto for change premiered at the 2024 Santa Barbara International Film Festival and showcases how local flavors and sustainable practices are transforming modern winemaking.
Red Queen Productions
Director: Maya Gallus
Editor: Dave Kazala
Producer: Howard Fraiberg
Media Specialist / Assistant Editor: Pranay Nichani
Toronto, ON - 2018-23
Director: Maya Gallus
Editor: Dave Kazala
Producer: Howard Fraiberg
Media Specialist / Assistant Editor: Pranay Nichani
Toronto, ON - 2018-23
