Mitchell Tijerina
Co-director and producer. Mitchell conceived the series while studying at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú in Lima and has continued work connecting geography, storytelling, and ecological conservation.
Press kit
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Short synopsis
A six-part documentary series exploring the unique ways in which the natural world influences the art, culture, and spirituality of communities across Peru.
Long synopsis
La Gente de La Tierra is a documentary series of six intimate community portraits from across Peru. Compiled from more than thirty interviews in four languages, the series follows how relationships with land, water, plants, minerals, and the ocean shape culture—and how global climate change is being experienced in remote communities.
Filmmakers
Benjamin Keller
Co-director and cinematographer. Ben has created documentary work across Asia, Central America, and Nepal and works at the intersection of sustainable development, data, and technology.
Production credits
Directed and filmed by Mitchell Tijerina and Benjamin Keller through Aesthetic Voyager Films.
Additional cinematography: Mason Stilwell. Animation: Katie Sung Lee. Additional footage and interviews: Digital Creative Visionaries. Production assistance: Loose Films.
Principal photography was supported by a 2017 Kickstarter campaign. Post-production support was provided through a private grant from Don and Teckie Shackelford through the American Home Foundation.
Selected stills
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