Category: Documentary Outreach Wrap Report

Imagine standing on the edge of the jungle, where ancient structures meet the vibrant pulse of modern life. In June 2024, our Expedition Crew did just that. Our mission? To join the resilient people of Uaxactun and capture the untold stories that shape their daily lives. Over the course of the project, we didn’t just observe—we immersed ourselves in their world, documenting vital community projects. By the time we left, our cameras were full of powerful images and our notebooks brimming with plans for impactful short documentaries, ready to inspire change beyond the borders of Guatemala.

A detailed summary of our Documentary Outreach to Vietnam in January 2024. Learn about the changemakers, crew members, production process, and storytelling projects we produced entirely on location in Hoi An, Vietnam.

In San Juan la Laguna, Guatemala, June ushered in high hopes. Summer tourists flooded the small mountain town, igniting a bustling business scene. The annual town festival and a historic presidential election in June kept excitement levels soaring. Day and night, thunderous fireworks punctuated the countdown to these dual celebrations.

The rainy season was late in arriving, making for hot days, dusty, dry streets and dwindling public water reserves, underscoring the town’s delicate balance with nature.

Amidst this whirlwind, Actuality Abroad’s twenty crew members arrived, bringing cameras and curiosity, ready to document the vibrant tapestry of life, culture and change in San Juan la Laguna.

In January 2023 our crew of citizen storytellers traveled to Siem Reap, Cambodia for a four week documentary workshop. On location we collaborated with two social impact organziations, HAVEN and Anjali House to create short documentary films.