• DREAMS OF THE JAGUAR'S DAUGHTER

    March 2019

  • Dreams of the Jaguar's Daughter is a three-part surreal VR documentary where Achik', the spirit of a young Mayan immigrant, guides viewers through her dreams and memories of the arduous journey north. Starting in the Guatemalan jungle, traveling through central Mexico and reaching the Arizona Desert. Each chapter is composed from documentation of immigrants' journeys during the 2018 Caravan, using 3D scans, drones, traditional footage, interviews and 360 footage.

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Watch in 360: Dreams of the Jaguar's Daughter, Chapter I: Roots/Exodus (El Sueño de La Hija Del Jaguar - Capitulo I: Raiz/Exodo)

Credits
* Direction & Creation: Alfredo Salazar-Caro
* Writing: Genesis Macheren Abaj
* Production: Gregory Ketant and Samantha Quick * VR Development: Pariah Interactive
* Technical Direction: Prashast Thapan
* Videography: Tarek Turkey


Press
* The Brooklyn Rail: "Film | In Conversation: Alfredo Salazar-Caro with Joel Kuennen"

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