725km of Culture: Running Across Guatemala
On September 5, 2024, Daniela Andrade took on a challenge that no one had ever attempted before: running from Tikal to El Paredón, covering over 700 km in just 10 days. But this is more than just a physical feat—it’s a mission to showcase Guatemala’s beauty, its rich culture, and the urgent need to protect its water resources.
Despite being a country with abundant water sources, 90-95% of Guatemala’s water is contaminated, and a significant portion of the population lacks access to clean drinking water, severely impacting public health.
With every kilometer, Daniela strives to raise awareness and funds for environmental sustainability, proving that sports can be a powerful tool for change.
Follow her journey as she pushes her body to the limit, crosses the heart of Guatemala, and proves that nothing is impossible.
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Cameron ThomasDirector
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Daniela AndradeWriter
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Cameron ThomasProducer
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Fernando RamirezProducer
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Project Title (Original Language):725km de Cultura: Historia y Cultura
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:42 minutes
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Completion Date:February 23, 2025
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Production Budget:12,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Guatemala
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Country of Filming:Guatemala
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Language:Spanish
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Shooting Format:H.264, MP4
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
Cameron Thomas is a director, filmmaker, photographer, and brand strategist driven by culture and storytelling. From playing soccer his whole life to living in three countries, movement and connection shape his perspective. Starting in documentary-style photography, he’s worked with pro athletes, artists like Karol G, and global brands winning an award for a surf film with Corona Films. Fluent in two languages, Cam uses his visuals to bridge cultures, blending film, branding, and strategy to create work that resonates worldwide.
This documentary film was one of the most physically difficult productions, while also being the most fulfilling. Seeing the most rural parts of Guatemala was something I never imagined. The full documentary was filmed in Cinema verte style capturing organic moments throughout the journey.