Travelling with a purpose, advancing change together

Narratives Abroad offers a filmmaking tour, immersing participants in Colombia’s vibrant communities while equipping individuals with hands-on smartphone documentary production skills to become sociocultural storytellers. The program safely combines meaningful engagement with expert-led workshops, allowing participants to learn by doing while exploring and documenting local cultures.

Like Geraldine, 300 other women in Comuna 13, are eager to share their stories.

Out and About

Visiting Comuna 13 to document the stories of the women who endured its most turbulent years offers a powerful glimpse into resilience and transformation. Once among the most dangerous favelas, this community now stands as a testament to survival and cultural rebirth.

Through the voices of mothers, daughters, and leaders who lived through violence and loss, we uncover personal narratives of courage beyond statistics. As we walk its steep streets, murals tell stories of struggle and hope, while outdoor escalators symbolize progress in a place once paralyzed by fear.

Our short documentaries will not just tell Comuna 13’s story but amplify the voices of the women who shaped its rebirth—honouring their past and capturing their role in its transformation.

Whether aspiring filmmakers or adventurous travellers, our programs enable participants to craft meaningful, diverse narratives that resonate globally and catalyze change!

A fervent filmmaker

 “I make documentaries whenever possible, and still when it’s not.”

Narratives Abroad was conceived by Camilo Gomez Duran, a seasoned documentarian and educator with an M.A. in Documentary Media from Toronto Metropolitan University and a B.A. in Anthropology from Concordia University. With a deep-rooted passion for storytelling, cultural immersion, and transformative education, Camilo envisioned pedagogical travel as a way to bridge creative expression and meaningful exploration.

Originally from Colombia and currently based in Ontario, Canada, Camilo brings extensive experience in producing socially engaged films and capturing Colombia’s rich landscapes—by land, air, and water. His work as an instructor focuses on empowering participants to develop their own voice as sociocultural storytellers through guided, hands-on documentary training.

Camilo’s multilingual approach (English, French, Spanish) helps foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment throughout the program. While he leads the educational component, all travel logistics and operations are managed independently in Colombia by our local partner, Ingryd Cortés Ávila, a registered tourism operator.

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A seven-day, values-driven program designed for passionate individuals

What’s Included:

  • Two 40-minute virtual counseling and preparation sessions for documentary filmmaking via Zoom
  • Roundtrip transfers between Río Negro Airport and Medellín
  • 7 nights of hotel accommodation, including 8 breakfasts
  • In-program transportation within Medellín using Uber or public taxi service
  • Travel to Santafé de Antioquia using public transport, offering insight into everyday Colombian life
  • While the editing of each participant’s documentary will not take place during the programme, the basic concepts will be explored in group discussions.
  • Technical assistance for transferring footage to personal devices
  • Guided tours in Medellín
  • Translation for the interviews
  • Honorariums and signed consent forms for interviewees
  • Visa information guidance (based on the client’s passport)
  • Single room with AC
  • Accommodation taxe

What’s Not Included:

  • Flights to/from Medellín (self-purchased)
  • Lunch, dinner, optional activities, and personal expenses
  • Hotel snacks and beverages
  • Entrance tickets to museums or cover charges for pubs
  • Local Sim Card or MobbiMatter app
  • Travel medical insurance (proof of coverage required)
  • Trip cancelation insurance and other coverages mentioned in the contract
  • Immigration taxes
  • While editing will not take place during the program, foundational editing concepts will be explored in group discussions
  • Post-program editing training (optional add-on)

Price: $3,400 USD

As part of our exclusive pilot program for the inaugural trip, we are offering the full 7-day experience, complete with video instruction, at a special price. This offer is available to a select group of participants who will help us refine and shape the future of this one-of-a-kind immersive journey.

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