“Cycle of Ancestry" is a film about Mario Ordoñez-Calderón, a first-generation Mayan American who bikepacks 1,500 miles through the Yucatan Peninsula to explore his cultural heritage and learn about how your roots can shape your future.
Mario Ordoñez-Calderón wears many hats—Backcountry ambassador, surfing enthusiast, and co-founder of Un Mar de Colores (Spanish for An Ocean of Color). Un Mar advocates for diversity, inclusivity, and ocean stewardship through the avenue of surfing. Their program offers kids a two-year progression plan that focuses on community development, surf therapy, and environmental work.
Timberland Chase the Light Campaign 2022
Starring Mario Jesus Ordoñez-Calderon
Creative Direction by Ari Bre Bre and Elsa Melero
Directed and Edited by Ari Bre Bre
Stills by Elsa Melero
Words by Mario Jesus Ordoñez-Calderon
“Power Trip,” is a series that documents good old fashioned road trip adventures.
Discover the powerful connection of Latinos to our oceans. This short documentary film follows four Latinos across the United States through a multi-generational perspective as they explore their relationship to the ocean and their culture, discovering their role in protecting and preserving both.