9-Day Journey
A Christian documentary filmmaking retreat through Costa Rica's diverse landscapes and faithful community
San José
Presence First
Spiritual Anchor
Presence first. Opening devotion and prayer for alignment and unity.
Creative Focus
Story foundations through a Christian lens. Calling, testimony, and intent.
San José
Hearing God in the Process
Spiritual Anchor
Hearing God in the process.
Creative Focus
Visual language and composition as worship. Fundamentals: framing, movement, and coverage.
San José → Jacó
Trust in Transition
Spiritual Anchor
Obedience and trust on the road.
Creative Focus
Documentary mindset in transit. Fundamentals: scene building, transitions, and B-roll that serves story.
Jacó
Courage and Compassion
Spiritual Anchor
Courage and truth in storytelling.
Creative Focus
Directing with compassion. Fundamentals: interviews, sit-downs, and thoughtful listening.
Jacó
Coverage and Preparation
Spiritual Anchor
Faithfulness in the pivot.
Creative Focus
Coverage for edit. Fundamentals: cutaways, inserts, and audio beds.
Jacó → Santiago de Puriscal
Rest as Worship
Spiritual Anchor
Rest as worship.
Creative Focus
Personal reflection and journaling. Fundamentals: shot lists, lookbooks, and intent statements.
Santiago de Puriscal
Collaboration
Spiritual Anchor
Community and service.
Creative Focus
Collaboration. Fundamentals: roles on a doc team, producing the field day.
Santiago de Puriscal → San José
Edit as Worship
Spiritual Anchor
Stewardship and excellence.
Creative Focus
Edit rhythm and color as atmosphere. Fundamentals: selects, structure, and a first pass.
San José
Delivery and Impact
Spiritual Anchor
Commissioning and sending.
Creative Focus
Delivery and impact. Fundamentals: finishing, export, and presentation.
The Journey Arc
Days 1-2: San José Foundation
Begin in Costa Rica's vibrant capital. Establish presence-first filmmaking, story foundations through a Christian lens, and visual language as worship.
Days 3-5: Jacó Coastal Workshop
Journey to the Pacific coast for documentary mindset development, directing with compassion, and mastering coverage for the edit.
Days 6-8: Puriscal Mountain Reflection
Ascend into the mountains for rest as worship, collaborative documentary work, and edit rhythm as atmosphere.
Day 9: Commissioning & Sending
Return to San José for final delivery, presentation of work, and commissioning for the creative calling ahead.