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Mystic Maya, Journey of Initiation

"Mystic Maya: Journey of Initiation," is a cinematic masterwork that unveils the ancient wisdom of the Maya. Prepare to be captivated, challenged, and forever changed by this extraordinary exploration of esoteric knowledge.

Step into a hidden realm beyond the pyramids as this captivating documentary unravels the truth about these enigmatic structures, intertwining the sacred initiation rites of the Maya, Egypt, and modern Western Esoteric Mystery schools. Prepare for a mesmerizing journey that challenges your perception of history and illuminates profound connections between diverse esoteric traditions.

"Mystic Maya" unlocks the secrets of pyramids, revealing their purpose as catalysts for personal transformation and global change. Featuring intimate interviews with Mayan lineage holders, esteemed Western Esoteric authors, and renowned experts, "Mystic Maya" reveals the once-veiled knowledge and illuminates the hidden dimensions of world history.

Experience a transcendent journey that awakens curiosity and invites you to embark on your own path of initiation.

  • Douglas Kip Beechwood
    Director
    Nurturing Compassion ( Crestone Films / Kino Lorber), Ageless Living Series (New Mexico PBS)
  • Douglas K Beechwood
    Writer
    Yangsi - Reincarnation is Just the Beginning (Crestone Films / Kino Lorber)
  • Douglas K Beechwood
    Producer
    Quantum Qi Series (Sacred Mysteries), Festival of Faiths Conferences ( Louisville, KY, USA)
  • Hunbatz Men
    Key Cast
    Member of the Council of World Elders, Author - Secrets of the Mayan Science /Religion, 8 calendars of the Maya (Simon and Schuster & Inner Traditions)
  • John L McCollum
    Key Cast
    Author of Kashwahana (Xlibris)
  • David Leonard
    Key Cast
  • Aum Rak Sappar
    Key Cast
    2012 the Odyssey (Sacred Mysteries / Gaia)
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    History, Maya, esoteric, mystical history, spirituality, shamanism, religion
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 30, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    550,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, Belize, Guatemala, Japan, Mexico, Peru
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Full HD 1920x1080
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Academia De Cine Antigua Film Festival
    Antigua
    Guatemala
    December 9, 2023
    World Theatrical Premiere
    Best International Documentary, Best Director
  • First Hermetic Film Festival
    Venice, Italy
    Italy
    December 14, 2023
    European Premiere
    Paracelsus Award for Best Feature Documentary
  • Hallucinea Film Festival - Session XII
    Paris
    France
    January 15, 2024
    Best Trailer Award
  • Esoteric International Film Festival
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    February 4, 2024
    Eastern European Premiere
    Best Esoteric Feature Documentary
  • Santa Fe FIlm Festival
    Santa Fe, New Mexico
    United States
    April 28, 2024
    United States Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Quetzalcoatl Indigenous International Film Festival
    San Cristobal de las Casas
    Mexico
    February 15, 2025
    Jury Award
  • Fortean Film Festival
    Standish
    United Kingdom
    October 7, 2024
    Best Documentary, and best in 14 additional categories!
  • Festival Internacional de las Artes Cinematografica
    s de San Cristobal de las Casas
    Mexico
    November 28, 2024
    Best Indigenous Feature Film
  • The Academy of Independent Motion Pictures - The Percy
    Austin, TX
    United States
    April 27, 2025
    Best Feature Documentary
  • Second Sight International Film Festival
    Pensacola
    United States
    December 17, 2023
    Best Documentary Feature
  • White Vulture Film Festival
    Hawthorne, NJ
    United States
    December 8, 2023
    Best US Feature
  • Documentaries Without Borders International Film Festival
    Rehoboth Beach, FL
    United States
    April 14, 2025
    Best Religion /Faith Documentary
  • Hastings Rocks International Film Festival
    Hastings
    United Kingdom
    April 12, 2024
    Honorable Mention
  • Zepstone International Film & Music Festival
    Salt Lake City, UT
    United States
    November 17, 2023
    Best New Director
  • Madonie Film Festival, Region of Sicily
    Xinergie, Sicily
    Italy
    December 2, 2023
    Best Documentary Feature Film
  • Louisville's International Festival of Film
    Louisville, KY
    United States
    October 10, 2024
    Selection
  • İstanbul International Nartugan Film Festivali
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    December 19, 2023
    Selection
Distribution Information
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Director Biography - Douglas Kip Beechwood

Douglas Beechwood is a filmmaker with extensive experience in Commercial/Documentary and Live event production. He studied Fine Art and Photography at the University of Colorado and has immersed himself in the study of world religions for over three decades.

Notably, Douglas served as Editor for "Yangsi: Reincarnation is Just the Beginning," a documentary following the life of renowned Buddhist Lama Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche for close to twenty years, from his coronation at age three to his graduation as an empowered Tibetan teacher. Additionally, he served as Production Manager, TD, and finish editor for all three seasons of the New Mexico PBS series entitled "Ageless Living."

Douglas worked for twelve years as the Technical Director and Production Manager for the prestigious Festival of Faiths in Louisville, KY, which brings together faith leaders from diverse backgrounds from Native America, Judaism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism for a multi-day theatrical livestream conference. His efforts helped grow the Festival of Faiths from a small local event into a world-renowned happening that continues to engage the viewership of many millions.

His spiritual journey embraces practices in Christianity, Native American beliefs, Western Esoteric Mystery Schools, and the profound teachings of Dzogchen Buddhism. Douglas further works as the media coordinator for the worldwide outreach of Tsoknyi Rinpoche's humanitarian activities through the Pundarika Foundation USA, which involves producing Buddhist retreats and secular mindfulness programs, as well as the support of Buddhist schools and nunneries in Nepal and Tibet.

With his diverse roles in filmmaking, interfaith engagement, and event management, Douglas strives to make a significant impact in the realms of spirituality, culture, and the arts. He is dedicated to bridging gaps and fostering connections among individuals from various faith backgrounds, and promoting harmony and unity in a diverse world with independent projects and documentaries that tell essential stories about life and spiritual existence.

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Director Statement

I hold immense hope for Mystic Maya as it carries the invaluable mission of transmitting rare esoteric insights to future generations.

Three out of the four initiates and elders who compose the body of this film have crossed over since filming which makes Mystic Maya an incomparable resource to maintain the transmission of their sacred oral traditions and wisdom.

It is my heartfelt desire to share this profound wisdom with you. Join this transformative journey, and let the secrets of the past enlighten our present.

Mystic Maya was mastered using 100% sacred Solar energy at 8200' elevation in Crestone, CO, USA.