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An investigative documentary about the donkeys of Baja California Sur that provides a foundation for public dialogue, informs policy discussions, and contributes to the development of a long-term research and conservation initiative.
In Mexico, the donkey still carries strong cultural and emotional meaning, rooted in history and collective memory.
Many believe their population has declined to the point that they are at risk of extinction, yet no reliable population data exists to confirm this claim. The absence of coordinated research and monitoring prevents effective legislation or protection measures.
As a result, their situation remains largely unseen, despite growing public concern about their survival and calls for action.
The documentary aims to raise awareness of the current situation of donkeys in Baja California Sur and support concrete research and conservation measures based on its findings.
These may include educational signage and outreach, feeding and watering stations, and applied research or monitoring programs developed in collaboration with local partners.
The film is designed to provide a factual foundation for informed dialogue and coordinated action around donkey welfare in the region.
Juan Carlos Hernández is the Ranch Manager, Vet Tech, and Donkey Rescue Lead at Los Sagrados in Baja California Sur. He coordinates rescues and oversees the daily care and rehabilitation of donkeys and horses at the sanctuary.
Misael Burgoin Márquez is a rancher and horse keeper from La Fortuna, Baja California Sur. He comes from a long-established ranching family and represents the continuation of that heritage in a changing region.
Dr. González Rubio-Sanvicente is the Head of the Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) in Baja California Sur and a marine biologist with a PhD in Natural Resource Sciences, specializing in climate policy, mitigation, and environmental governance.
Fermín Reygadas Dahl is a professor and researcher at the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur. Recognized for his work on ranching heritage, rural traditions, and regional history, he brings deep knowledge of land use, culture, and donkeys in Baja California Sur.
Trudi Angell is an award-winning organizer of rural, sustainable tours in Baja California Sur, Mexico, specializing in traditional mule-pack expeditions since 1986. She is also the director of the acclaimed documentary La Recua.
Ignacio Ayuso is the founder of the eco-tourism park Carisuva in Baja California Sur dedicated to conserving native species and protecting the region’s ecosystem, including a donkey sanctuary
Amber Thorpe is the founder of East Cape Critters Animal Rescue and Care in Baja California Sur, supporting animals in Shipwrecks and Zacatitos through rescue, feeding, and spay and neuter programs.
Elena Carrascosa is one of the horse and donkey managers at Carisuva sanctuary, supporting the daily care, handling, and well-being of the animals.
John Lamour is the Education Lesson Director at Los Sagrados sanctuary in Baja California Sur. With over fifty years of horsemanship experience, he also supports the care of the sanctuary’s donkeys.
Director / Producer / Editor
Documentary filmmaker and environmental scientist (PhD) whose work grows out of years of sustainable, slow, flight-free travel as part of his ongoing “Zero Impact Expedition”.
During his once-around-the-world journey, he has built a global network and gained access to remote regions and communities, collaborating with expedition teams, NGOs, and local initiatives through videography and field documentation.
Associated Producer
Founder of The Baja Station in Baja California Sur, Mexico, an off-grid hub for documentary filmmakers, scientists, and artists working at the intersection of nature, music, community, and environmental awareness.
With a background in marine biology, underwater acoustics, and years at sea leading research and documentary expeditions, his work focuses on place-based storytelling, marine life, and human–environment relationships.
If you are a media professional, filmmaker, videographer, editor, sound designer, researcher, or a voice that should be included in the film and feel that your perspective or skills could meaningfully contribute, we invite you to get in touch.
Financial support helps move the documentary through its different phases, from production and post-production to release, outreach, and the implementation of conservation efforts connected to the film’s findings.
Detailed information on funding needs, production phases, and impact goals is available through our GoFundMe campaign, as well as in the downloadable 3-page project overview, where costs and objectives are outlined transparently.
By supporting the project, you help transform existing footage and research into a carefully developed documentary while contributing to concrete, locally rooted conservation initiatives in Baja California Sur.
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