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Films & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reach

Films & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reachFilms & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reachFilms & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reachFilms & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reach

Human led stories that connect people and planet

Films & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reach

Films & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reachFilms & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reachFilms & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reachFilms & stills from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reach

Human led stories that connect people and planet

The Work We Do – Start Here

Three Ways We Work With Clients

1. Classic – We connect you to a story that matters

We have a slate of production ready films from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica with global reach and relevance. Our multi- award winning environmental-focused stories explore the relationship between people and planet. They are funded by strong strategic partners whose investment in Earth Rise films is part of a robust ESG portfolio, providing an authoritative and attractive showcase for B2B and B2C communication. 

2. Commercial – We develop the story you want to tell

You have a story, character or concept based in the Andes, Patagonia or Antarctica and you need a production company to film and bring it to life. Earth Rise listens closely to your vision, understands the journey you want to take your audience on as well as what you want them to feel when its over. We protect your vision and bring our own expertise and creativity to the project. This is our most collaborative package that brings you along for the adventure. 

3. For The Curious – We find the story together you want to tell

Have a broad feeling that your project, brand or product could best be showcased on an adventure in the Andes, Patagonia and Antartica? Earth Rise has an extensive, deep-rooted cultural connection with these landscapes. Our local knowledge, expertise and contacts mean we can scout, produce, direct and shoot your project or campaign. Our creative team meets with you to understand your goals. The story, the landscape and the production you entrust to us. The adventure we take together. 

Product 1: Apu (31 mins, 2026)

 Apu, supported by Aguas Andinas and with a soundtrack by Chilean artist Camila Moreno documents the story of the indigenous Quechua woman Nilda Torres who ran away from her village in Peru in the wake of family trauma and human sacrifice aged 11. Some twenty five years later, far from home in Chile, she tries to reconnect with her culture and mother through the ascent of the 17,500' apu (sacred mountain) Cerro El Plomo. Apu is currently on the international film festival circuit.

Product 1: Transandina (30 mins, 2026)

Transandina, currently in post-production with support from Decathlon, tells the story of Chilean athlete and migrant Carla Fuenzalida as she runs 334 km across the Andes mountains from the doorstep of her department in Santiago, Chile, to her childhood home in Mendoza, Argentina.  Transandina celebrates the search and struggle for identity we have when we live far home, and the personal determination to turn the circumstances we are born into, towards a journey of growth and family pride. 

Product 2 – Laguna Negra (2024) – Commercial Documentary

Laguna Negra, funded by Chilean water company Aguas Andinas, tells their origin story, interwoven with historical reenactment as well modern day testimonies from Andean herdsman, mountaineers and park wardens. Laguna Negra, filmed over the course of an entire calendar year, cinematically unpacks how this pristine mountain lake was discovered in 1873 and continues to provide vital water supply as well as recreational opportunities to Santiago´s 8million citizens. 

Product 2 – Butterfield and Robinson – Advertisment

Canadian company Butterfield & Robinson commissioned a promotional film to promote its signature cycling and wine adventure in April 2025. Earth Rise produced, directed, filmed and edited this commercial from Chile´ iconic Central Valley, capturing the culture, landscapes and luxury of the experience.

Product 2 – Wala (2022) – Commercial documentary

Wala is a 16-minute documentary exploring Navarino Island, the world’s southernmost inhabited island, commissioned by Chile’s Ministry of National Assets. The film interweaves the journey of two modern-day adventurers sent to Tierra del Fuego with the ancient history of its Indigenous inhabitants, the Yagán. Wala challenges conventional adventure narratives, inviting viewers to reflect on what they seek when venturing into the world’s wild places.

Just For Fun – Transformer (2023)

Transformer is a three-minute short film exploring a child’s first experiences in the mountains, told through the eyes of a four-year-old, with the help of artificial intelligence.

Our People

MATT MAYNARD

FOUNDER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR

 

Matt Maynard is a multi-award winning British filmmaker, mountaineer and climate scientist based in the Chilean Andes since 2014. His role at Earth Rise is to find stories from the Andes, Patagonia and Antarctica that have global reach and relevance. Drawing on both his European roots and deep South American connection, he leads Earth Rise´s mission to connect global partners to stories that matter;  as well as directing branded films and photo shoots for international commercial clients. 

MATÍAS RIVAS AYLWIN

PRODUCER & SCREENWRITER


Matías leads story development and creative production at Earth Rise, shaping ideas into films that explore the relationship between people and the planet. His credits as screenwriter and producer include Laguna Negra, Apu and Transandina. Combining field research, cultural sensitivity and a strong visual instinct, Mattías develops emotionally driven stories rooted in the lives of local communities. He is also the best selling author of the K2 story ¨Donde me siento vivo.¨

Dani Rakos

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY


Dani Rakos is a Chilean DOP whose body of work has focused on the relationships between people and the ecosystems they inhabit. She combines an intimate, observant visual approach with technical expertise developed in the field, specialising in marine photography and wildlife. Her work with Earth Rise Productions includes the underwater sequences in El despertar del río and cinematography for Laguna Negra.

DAVID COSSIO

CINEMATOGRAPHER


David Cossio is a Colombian cinematographer specialising in extreme landscapes and remote mountain environments. He has extensive experience  working in technical glacical landscapes as well as with wildlife with credits including work for the BBC. His work with Earth Rise Productions includes Apu and the forthcoming Transandina.

Contact Us

Earth Rise Productions

Santiago, Chile

Matt@EarthRiseProductions.com +56995767485 Earth Rise Productions SpA. Chilean Tax Number 77818972-0

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