In the Aquicuana Reserve of the Bolivian Amazon, researcher Rachel Lawson is tracking the jungle’s largest apex predator: the jaguar. Based out of the Aquicuana Research Station, and with the help of local trackers, she has set out to capture as much footage of jaguars in the reserve as possible. Through her research, the scientific community can gain a deeper understanding of this elusive cat—and use that knowledge to better protect this incredible ecosystem. 🌿 To support Kay Pacha Initiative and help protect the Aquicuana Reserve for future generations, visit: www.kaypachainitiative.org/donate Directed by Brian Sachson Produced by Odyssey Filmworks Director Of Photography Joseph Del Valle Starring Rachel Lawson Edited by Brian Sachson Sound Mix by Joseph Del Valle To learn more visit us at: www.kaypachainitiative.org www.instagram.com/briansachson www.instagram.com/kaypachainitiative www.instagram.com/odysseyfilmworks www.sustainablebolivia.org www.linkedin.com/in/rachelk-lawson

Deep in the Bolivian Amazon, Kay Pacha Initiative returns to the Aquicuana Reserve - home to the now fully operational Motacu Research Station. For the first time, volunteers and researchers are working on-site, conducting conservation studies and projects in one of Earth’s most biodiverse regions. With the support of its donors, Kay Pacha is working to expand the scope and size of the Aquicuana, and continuing to protect the rainforest while creating long-term benefits for the local communities who depend on it. This return comes in the wake of the worst wildfire season in the region’s history, which devastated large areas of the Bolivian Amazon and deeply impacted nearby communities. The urgency to act has never been greater. 🌿 To donate to Kay Pacha Initiative and to help protect the Aquicuana Reserve for future generations visit us at www.kaypachainitiative.org/donate Directed by Brian Sachson Produced by Odyssey Filmworks Director Of Photography Joseph Del Valle Starring Alejandra Marupa Alvarez, Isaias Alvarez Roca, Pamela Alvarez Chao, Blanca Canamari, Wigberto Rivero, Erik Taylor, Tijl Timmermans, Vincent Vos Edited by Brian Sachson Sound Mix by Joseph Del Valle Color by Adam Reign Translation by Alejandra Alana Titles/Graphics by Jason Ortenberg Music by Alt MLK, Philip Anderson, Brock Hewitt, Sky Toes To learn more visit us at: www.kaypachainitiative.org www.instagram.com/briansachson www.instagram.com/kaypachainitiative www.instagram.com/odysseyfilmworks www.sustainablebolivia.org

In 2023, Kay Pacha Initiative returned to the Amazon Rainforest to continue their work on the Motacu research station with their partners Sustainable Bolivia. The now completed research station sits in the Aquicuana Reserve, a remote and untouched region of the Bolivian Amazon where scientists will be able to study this vital ecosystem. Through the research done here a proposal will be made to the Bolivian government to expand the protected area of the reserve in the next several years.

This documentary tells the story of Kay Pacha Initiative's return to the Amazon Rainforest, what goes into equipping and expanding the research station, and the plans to protect the Aquicuana Reserve in the future.

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Directed by Brian Sachson

Produced by Odyssey Filmworks

Director Of Photography Joseph Del Valle

Starring Joseph Del Valle, Alyson Sohigian, Brian Sachson, Erik Taylor, Sasha Rivero Ramallo, Wigberto Rivero Pinto, Blanca Canamari

Edited by Brian Sachson

Sound Mix by Joseph Del Valle

Color by Adam Reign

Translation by Alejandra Alana

Music by Adi Goodstein, All Good Folks, Zimpzon

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It doesn't get much more remote than this. Antarctica is like being on another planet; a barren landscape of snow and ice. Completely isolated from civilization, the seventh continent is the coldest, driest, and windiest place on earth.

This film was shot in 2022 as we traveled through the Antarctic Peninsula by boat, landing on both the mainland and islands like Petermann and Deception. We bore witness to the ever changing landscape of glaciers calving off in the frigid waters, pods of humpback and killer whales, massive elephant seals fighting for breeding rights, and the largest colony of chinstrap penguins in the world. Antarctica is like nowhere else in the world, one of earth's last true wildernesses.

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Uganda is one of only three countries in the world where you can still see the endangered Mountain Gorilla in its natural habitat. Coming face to face with the world's largest primate is a mystical experience; a glimpse into the eyes of a gorilla is a glimpse back into our own evolutionary history.

This film was shot in 2023 as we traveled through the lush, green landscape of Uganda. We trekked through the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of the gorillas, came face to face with the chimpanzees of Kibale National Park, tracked leopards and lions on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, danced with the Batwa Pygmies, and braved the turbulent rapids of the Nile River. Even nestled within the epic continent of Africa, Uganda holds its own as one of the most unique destinations in the world.

In 2022 Kay Pacha Initiative returned to the Bolivian Amazon to continue building the Motacu research station with their partners Sustainable Bolivia. The research station will be a destination for scientists to study the Aquicuana Reserve, a remote and untouched region of the Amazon Rainforest. It is the hopes of everyone involved that through this research a proposal will be made to the Bolivian government to expand the protected area of the reserve in the next several years.

This documentary tells the story of Kay Pacha Initiative's return to the Amazon Rainforest, how the research station build is progressing, what is being done to protect the Ayahuasca that grows in the area, and the plans to expand the protected area of the Aquicuana Reserve in the future.

To donate to Kay Pacha Initiative and to help protect the Aquicuana Reserve for future generations visit us at www.kaypachainitiative.org/donate

Directed by Brian Sachson

Produced by Odyssey Filmworks

Director Of Photography Joseph Del Valle

Starring Maggie Sachson, Kyle Felleman, Erik Taylor, Sasha Rivero Ramallo, Vincent Vos, Wigberto Rivero Pinto, Iasmine LaFleur, Kevin Santelices Sadud

Edited by Brian Sachson

Translation by Alejandra Alana

Music by Joegeir, V Draganov, Aroshanti

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In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean lies the Azores, an archipelago of Portugal consisting of nine volcanic islands. Sometimes referred to as "the Hawaii of Europe", the Azores boasts incredible landscapes of lagoons and waterfalls, dramatic coastlines with waters perfect for scuba diving and surfing, and an amazing assortment of culinary options and local wines.

This film was shot in 2022 as we travelled to the islands of Sao Miguel, Pico, and Flores. From whale watching and diving off the coast of Pico, to the black sand beaches of Sao Miguel, and finally to hiking the rugged and remote terrain of Flores, the Azores pack a serious punch for such a small group of islands.

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The annual fundraising video for Pencils 4 Kids 2023 mission trip. To learn more about how you can donate visit www.pencils4kids.org