OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy in Istra, Croatia

Where in the world did dinosaurs once roam freely, later inhabited by the Romans, Slavs and Venetians + today is regarded as a global Foodie Capital famous for truffles, wines + olive oils?

Hi, I’m Michaela Guzy and this is Istra, Croatia. Whether you are a truffle hunting foodie, a history buff, a biodynamic wine connoisseur, a dinophile, a hiker, biker or just want to sail in the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic sea - what will forever transform you is no doubt the people you meet in Croatia’s Tuscany.

DOCU-SERIES SYNOPSIS:

Hi, I'm Michaela Guzy, founder of the content house, OhThePeopleYouMeet focusing on PEOPLE, PLACES + PURPOSES. We create + produce this exclusive series, "OhThePeopleYouMeet with Michaela Guzy", which shifts the traditional show model from host to curator, in order to empower our local hosts to share their own stories + promote inclusivity.

I curate REAL PEOPLE who you can actually meet when traversing the globe -- including local chefs + winemakers to artists, DJs, changemakers and even the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall. My focus is how to go sustainably + who to know when you are there.

Each episode I will take digital nomads and armchair travelers alike on a journey of a lifetime to immerse themselves in the characters, culture + cuisine that will forever transform your perspective and give a true sense of place.

Pack a bag + journey on with us,
@MichaelaGuzy + the @OTPYM Traveling Team

MORE ABOUT OTPYM PRODUCTIONS:

OTPYM Productions is a female owned content house with an editorial focus on PEOPLE, PLACES + PURPOSES. Sustainable Travel + Global Human Connection are the name of our content creation game. In business since 2012.

OTPYM’s Founder + Chief Content Creator, MICHAELA GUZY, is a new media advocate who reaches new generational audiences globally with the content she creates + the local people she curates and empowers to share their own stories.

Seasons 1 + 2 of this docu-series are currently distributed in-flight on Qatar Airways (globally), and on Modern Luxury Media's new M/LUX APP on Samsung +, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, mobile iOS, and Android, as well as at www.mluxnetwork.com or www.modernluxurymedia.com and have been seen on KTLA+ (Channel 5 in Los Angeles, CA).

  • Michaela Guzy
    Director
  • Michaela Guzy
    Writer
  • Michaela Guzy
    Producer
  • Scott Tinkham
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Television
  • Genres:
    Travel, Docu-Series
  • Runtime:
    32 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    50,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    Croatia
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Distribution Information
  • M/LUX APP on Samsung +, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, mobile iOS, and Android, as well as at www.mluxnetwork.com or www.modernluxurymedia.com
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Video on Demand
  • Qatar Airways
    Distributor
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: Airline
Director Biography - Michaela Guzy

MICHAELA GUZY is the founder of the female led content house, OhThePeopleYouMeet focusing on PEOPLE, PLACES + PURPOSES which she founded in 2012 after departing her corporate job as the VP/Global Travel + Strategic Development for American Express Publishing. OTPYM's production arm currently produces three shows: "OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy," "InspirationStation," "SLEEPING AROUND SAFELY," plus an exclusive Medical Tourism series.

In her award winning series, “OH THE PEOPLE YOU MEET with Michaela Guzy," she curates real, local hosts you are supposed to meet when traveling -- from local chefs, designers and artists, winemakers + even Dr. Jane Goodall. Seasons one + two have been seen on: in flight on Qatar Airways (globally), KTLA+ (Channel 5 in Southern California) and Modern Luxury Media's new M/LUX APP on Samsung +, Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, mobile iOS, and Android, as well as at www.mluxnetwork.com or www.modernluxurymedia.com

MICHAELA is asked to speak at travel industry conferences across the globe, she taught a travel storytelling course at New York University School of Professional Studies (2017-2020) and appears as a sustainable travel, human connection and wellbeing expert on multiple morning shows across the USA + Canada including: CBS New York; KTLA; PIX 11 New York; WJLA Good Morning Washington DC; HoustonLife; NBC: LA, SF, Dallas, Chicago + NYC; Miami's The CW and WTNH Good Morning Connecticut.

Pack a bag + journey on,
@MichaelaGuzy + @OTPYM

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Director Statement

The series is founded on empowering local hosts to share their own stories. Executive Producer + Curator of Local Hosts, Michaela Guzy says, “After all, viewers won’t be meeting us personally on their trips, they will meet the people that we’ve carefully curated to bring the destination to life. I’m confident that we’ve selected a cast of REAL and inspiring local people that are excited to welcome travelers authentically to experience their homeland.”

Guzy adds, “Whether you are a truffle hunting foodie, a history buff, a biodynamic wine connoisseur, a dinophile, a hiker, biker or just want to sail in the crystal blue waters of the Adriatic sea - what will forever transform you is no doubt the people you meet in Croatia’s Tuscany.