PROJECT
Nevado is a documentary that captures the story of climate change through the lens of filmmaker Brian Torres. It follows the transformation of Colombia’s Nevado del Ruiz,
a once-snow-covered peak, into a poignant symbol of our changing planet. Over sixteen years, Brian documents the impact of climate change, weaving together his personal journey
with the global climate movement.
This film is more than a story—it’s a call to action. With your support, we can bring Nevado to the world and inspire change.
PLOT
Join filmmaker Brian on a transformative 2008-2025 journey, documenting the profound effects of climate change on a once-snowy peak in his home country Colombia. 'Nevado' captures the evolving climate movement, from classrooms to New York streets, inspiring change with perseverance and hope for a sustainable future in this compelling documentary
TEAM
BRIAN TORRES
C0-DIRECTOR
Founder of Mammoth Editorial and Co-founder of Búho, video production studios in New York & Bogota.
His work as an editor and director of photography has been shown on the Discovery Channel, CNN & Univision. He has worked with brands such as Audi, Nikon, Twitter, Prada & more.
He is a Blue Planet Alliance Partner focus on creating videos to bridge the connection between nature and humanity.
DANIEL CADENA
CO-DIRECTOR
Daniel is a director, editor, and co-founder of Búho, a creative collective established in 2014. He has worked on numerous projects for the television and film industry in Bogotá and New York. His experience in post-production has been showcased internationally on the History Channel, Paka Paka Argentina, and Señal Colombia.
Themes such as migration, the environment and territory, the universe of children, memory, and time.
GABRIEL MENDEZ
PRODUCER
Musician and graduate of SAE Institute of Audio Technology in NY on 2010, he developed his Audio Design Company in 2013 (www.rgmad.com). Co Founder-Sound Designer at www.buho.us,
his mission is to listen and capture the emotions within the sound, and let the story sing along.
IAN MAYER
PRODUCER
Award winning editor and producer equally comfortable working in both commercials and documentaries. Several of the films he's edited were featured at film festivals such as SXSW, Hot Docs and Doc NYC. Ian has worked with McCann, Ogilvy, Vayner Media, BBDO, MSNBC and ESPN telling stories for Pepsi, Budweiser, Mastercard, Verizon, Android, Cigna, and Bloomberg.
NOAH BARKER
PHOTOGRAPHER
Noah is the owner of Wavelight Photography for the past seven years. He specializes in events, portraiture, photojournalism, and weddings. He was part of the first exploration of El Nevado in 2008. His captivating and artistic photography has shown the conditions of the snow peaks in presentations, trailers and books.
JUAN MA SANCHEZ
COMPOSER
Juan is a phenomenal live drummer who works with Adam David Trio & Band, G Sparticus Trio, PMS Trio, Jordan Brown Project. He is the Music Director for Stage Access & Jam & Perform Program for Pines Music Studio. He founded OM Music in 2012, a Music education and music production company.
HELBERTH VARGAS
PRODUCER
After graduating as a television and radio producer in 2007, he began producing videos for music videos, events, and documentaries. He joined the first exploration of Nevado in October 2008 to create the Behind the Scenes video of the beginning of the documentary. He was also an environmental activist in Colombia from 2010 to 2014.
CAMILO CADENA
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Camilo graduated in Graphic Design from Bogota in 2006. Then he moved to Seattle to work as a Design Manager for 2 years at Seanet Corp. In January 2009, he became the Creative Director of QuoteWizard. His commitment to a high quality of work shines through in everything that he does
TRAVIS DOVER
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Travis Dover is a cinematographer dedicated to capturing raw emotion and offering alternative perspectives. A philosophy graduate from Boston University, he brings depth and purpose to every project. His work on Nevado highlights his commitment to environmental awareness.
XIMENA KRUGER
INTERVIEWER/PROMOTER
Ximena is a dedicated social
media strategist with a passion
for storytelling that drives social
impact. She currently promotes
Nevado, a documentary
highlighting environmental and
humanitarian themes, and
specializes in amplifying video
content that inspires awareness
and action. With a strong
commitment to purpose-driven
media, Ximena leverages digital
platforms to connect audiences
with compelling narratives that
matter.
GABRIEL YEPEZ
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Gabriel graduated from St. John’s University Queens with a Bachelor’s in Television & Film in 2022. He has helped Búho productions with a handful of projects as a production assistant, editor, and camera operator.
PAOLA SINISGALLI
MARKETING STRATEGIST
Graduated from the Bocconi University of Milan with a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Marketing Management. She moved to New York City in 2010 where she was hired as the director of business development of startup agency ThinkBreatheLive. In 2013 she founded TheCreativeShake, an NY-based communications agency. Paola coordinated and directed diverse film projects such as “AirWC App”, “End of Summer” with artist Dante Basco, music videos for renowned pop-rock band Modà. She directed short film “Without” and was selected by the Italian “Nastri D’argento”, the longest standing movie award in Europe as well as numerous American Film Festivals.
"The glaciers are our first warning systems of significant climate change taking place.”
LOONEY THOMPSON
WATER SUPPLY
Snow-capped mountains act as natural water towers, storing water in the form of snow and ice. When they melt, they provide fresh water to billions of people, feeding major rivers like the Ganges, Colorado, and Yangtze.
CLIMATE REGULATION
The white snow cover reflects sunlight (high albedo effect), helping regulate global temperatures. Without them, more heat is absorbed, contributing to global warming.
BIODIVERSITY
Mountain ranges support diverse ecosystems, from alpine plants to snow leopards. Their rivers and glaciers sustain life downstream, supporting agriculture and forests.
LIVELIHOODS
Snow peaks are central to many indigenous and local cultures, spiritual beliefs, and economies ( e.g., tourism, skiing, and mountaineering).
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