COOING

Appellation of the Origin

CO-PRODUCTION AND FINANCING SEARCH 2024

SYNOPSIS

Four parallel stories about the birth process in different Pacific Colombian communities are presented. The mothers and accompanying midwives use their ancestral knowledge and connection with nature to ensure safe and respectful births. Each story is associated with a natural element: air, water, earth, or fire. The relationship between these stories and cultural traditions is explored, and the role of music and singing in interpreting the miracle of life is highlighted. This documentary provides a chance to appreciate the universal heritage of these communities and the significance of traditional midwifery.

DATASHEET

Genre: Documentary
Subgenre: Observation
Duration: 90 min.
Format: Digital 4K

Creator: Gustavo Angarita Jr.
Directors: May Mc’Causland & Gustavo Angarita Jr.
Executive Producer: May Mc’Causland
Content Manager: Julia G. Ávila
Cinematographer: Mauricio Vidal
Direct Sound: César Salazar
Head of Research: Oscar Losada.

WITH THE SUPPORT OF

INTERESTING FACTS

WHY SUPPORT THIS DOCUMENTARY?

- Highlights the work of midwives in the Pacific. Their knowledge and voluntary service are sometimes the only healthcare available to many women in the region.
- Aims to impartially document the customs and traditions of different Pacific communities.
- Seeks to showcase some of the human richness within the departments of this area, revealing aspects of their reality beyond the poverty and insecurity emphasized by the media.
- It is a story of hope and collaboration that transcends the surroundings, much like happiness.

TARGET

The main target audience is adults aged 41-59, who are interested in art, culture, and indigenous music. They enjoy consuming works by independent artists who have their own unique vision and expressions that break away from commercial or conventional prototypes. Additionally, the work can reach other groups of adults aged 30-40 and older adults aged 60+ with the same taste for documentary, experimental, and culturally disruptive films.

EVIDENCIA DE RODAJE DE TEASER- ARRULLANDO7

TOPIC: Midwifery and its importance in the peoples of the Colombian Pacific.

SUB TOPICS:

Gentrification in tourist areas traditions around the birth in the pacific of Colombia.
Traditional trades of the Colombian Pacific. Music for birth and death.
Important festivals for the community territory, ancestral medicine, and sowing.
The magic of traditional Pacific cuisine.

SALES PITCH

Let’s explore together four birth stories in the Colombian Pacific, narratives that unveil the power of elements, community, and traditions in the villages of this magical region.

STORYLINE

“Cooing” explores the process of being born in the Colombian Pacific with four parallel stories. Each one is linked to a natural element and related to the traditions and music performed by the singers, enhancing these moments of life. Mothers and wise men use their ancestral knowledge and connection with nature to ensure a safe and respectful birth. This journey is a symphony of images of traditional midwifery as a sample of its Appellation of Origin.

LA MOTIVACIÓN DEL EQUIPO REALIZADOR

To explain why we want to create this documentary is like trying to explain why you love someone or the sense of peace you feel when, after a long journey, you return to sleep in your own bed; it’s challenging to fully articulate. Everyone has their reasons, but we could attribute it to the warmth of the people, the “magic” of the territory with its sunrises, the way you are welcomed by communities, and how myths intertwine with reality, much like a lullaby can greet a newborn or bid farewell to a little one who has passed away. In this world of knowledge and stories, the figure of Midwives stands out—they not only provide their services but also carry out traditional tasks and are the backbone of society in the communities where they operate. That’s why, among the countless admirable figures in the Pacific, we believe that the work of midwifery allows us to explore more aspects of the culture and, just as they guide the birthing process for mothers, they serve as a guide for us to immerse ourselves in Pacific life.

THE DIRECTORS

MAY MC’CAUSLAND. Journalist by profession, producer by trade, with over 10 years of experience in the audiovisual industry in LATAM. Co-founder, CEO, and executive producer of Studio AYMAC, she takes on the significant challenge of directing non-fiction formats fueled by her passion for documentaries. Additionally, she oversees the management of large-format IPs from her primary role in production.

GUSTAVO ANGARITA JR. With over 30 years of experience, he is a professional in performing arts and audiovisual production. Recognized as an actor and announcer, he possesses great talent for directing. As Co-founder and Creative Director of Studio AYMAC, he leads a multidisciplinary team in creating both non-fiction and fiction content. His innate creative ability and willingness to take on new challenges make him a natural creator with a penchant for innovation.