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Interweaving Impact in Ecuador

In rural Ecuador, indigenous communities face tremendous poverty. Through business education, some seek to change that.

  • Grayson D Hardman
    Director
  • Grayson D Hardman
    Writer
  • Vanessa Lozano
    Producer
  • Jairo Muñoz
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Education, Humanitarian, Social Impact, Indigenous
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 41 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 20, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Brigham Young University
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Social Impact Film Festival
    Ontario
    Canada
    November 20, 2025
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Grayson D Hardman

Grayson Hardman was raised in Highland, Utah. At age 7 he first discovered a camera while making a music video rapping to Gangster's Paradise. The passion grew and evolved into short films, documentaries, and of course, terrible rap music videos. Today Grayson chooses different projects at a time, focusing on telling stories that personally make him happy.

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Director Statement

This documentary was made to benefit the indigenous communities in Otavalo, Ecuador. It was a joy to learn their stories and show how they are changing the way we fight poverty.