Arnoldo's World

Evan was born and raised in Arkansas before setting out into the world to work as an organizer for campaigns around the country. It was there he began to see more of the United States and, eventually, the world. After many trips to Central America, Evan learned of an amazing program called Mundo Verde so he began raising money. When he went to Guatemala to give the funds to the program and capture some images for the donors, he was struck by the magnitude of the work and started interviewing people then he learned the program was about much more than food, it was a story of hope - this realization was the impetus for his first film, the documentary short, Arnoldo's World.

In her 60s, Ellen Finn departed Seattle for a Spanish immersion experience in Honduras through a home-stay program. Initially planned as a two-week getaway, it transformed into a life-altering journey. A former social worker and jazz musician, Ellen developed a deep affection for the locals, prompting her to relocate to Copan Ruinas. Today, Ellen runs as non-profit, Buenos Vecinos, and helps Guatemalans locally by building schools, providing health clinics, wells, school supplies, clothing and any other immediate care needed to help people day-to-day.