Our Journey into Storytelling

Growing up on different continents, shaped by different upbringings, inspirations, and life experiences, it's only natural that our motivations for creating films are different. And actually, that's what makes our work so strong and unique (or so we've been told). We've found that our individual perspectives don't just coexist—they support and elevate each other, which is pretty cool!

Of course, the way we see the world plays a big role in how we tell stories. Evan brings a deep sense of awe and wonder, an excitement to share the beauty of the world with others. Mariessa is driven by an insatiable curiosity—an endless desire to explore the world, discover, and share stories that have the power to change lives. Combining our skills and shared motivations has allowed us to craft impactful, meaningful content. We are by no means finished with our journey of exploration and knowledge; in fact, we've only just begun!

If you'd like to see us tell the deeper origins of our combined story, check out this video where you'll see how a motorbike accident in the middle of Vietnam changed the course of our lives:

https://youtu.be/3QTPwK2tHUE

As we've grown together, we've not only come to understand why stories matter so much, but we've also seen how they can be the difference between a successful video and one that gets overlooked. Humans connect through shared understanding. Every day, we narrate our experiences, sharing them in a way that makes sense to others. The people we meet, the places we go, the lessons we learn—all of it gets woven into a story. It's how we teach, how we connect, and how we grow.

And this isn't something we just picked up along the way. Storytelling is literally why we survived as a species. Back in the days of early humans, storytelling wasn't just entertainment—it was survival. It's how people passed down knowledge about which plants were safe to eat, where to find water, and how to avoid danger. Those who could listen to and share stories had a better chance of making it. Fast forward to today, and while we may not be dodging saber-toothed tigers, storytelling is still what allows us to connect on a fundamental level. Science even backs this up—stories trigger emotional and neurological responses that make information stick in a way that raw facts never could. But more on that later!

So, in a fairly short summary with a little bit of background and history thrown in for good measure, that's why we do what we do.

Next, we'll dive a little deeper into the history of storytelling.