Planet Soil: The Power of the Underground

PLANET SOIL is a groundbreaking documentary that unveils the vital, yet often overlooked, world beneath our feet. With more living creatures in a teaspoon of soil than there are people on Earth, this ecosystem is essential for supporting all life on our planet.

By showcasing the interconnectedness, immense potential and strength of soil organisms, the film inspires us to reimagine our relationship with nature. It offers tangible solutions to improve soil health, combat climate change, and enhance food security.

PLANET SOIL is a global wake-up call, urging us to protect and restore our soils for a sustainable future. This film challenges viewers to embrace the power of the underground and make a positive impact on our planet.

GREEN SCREEN®
INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL
WINNER
BEST SCIENCE FILM

REIMS EXCELLENCE DIRECTOR
WINNER
MOVIE AWARDS

WINNER
New York SCIENCE & NATURE FEEDBACK Film & Screenplay Festival

TROPHÉE ARGENT
Planet Soil
12e Deauville Green Awards
Documentaire - Environnement & Societé

WINNER
European Cinematography
AWARDS (ECA)

Winner
Moss Farm
on the Marsh

WINNER
Prague Science
Film Fest

OUTSTANDING EXCELLENCE
Nature Without
Borders
International Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Chicago
Filmmaker Awards

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Vancouver
International Movie
Awards

OFFICIAL SELECTION
MELBOURNE
DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

WILDLIFE
FILM FESTIVAL
ROTTERDAM
Official Selection

OFFICIAL SELECTION
SunChild International
Environmental
Festival

ALT
EFF
OFFICIAL SELECTION

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Nature Now
Film Festival

OFFICIAL SELECTION
BABUL ECO
FILM FESTIVAL

OFFICIAL SELECTION
Docs Without
Borders
International Film
Festival

Mark Verkerk has more than 30 years of experience in the field of directing, camera, editing and scenarios. His passion for documentary films has always been very large throughout the years. Mark Verkerk was born in Nairobi in Kenya.