Into the Darkness - Into the Light

HUMAN JOURNEYS THROUGH ADVERSITY, COURAGE, AND MEANING. 

Inspired by his own confrontation of mortality, Julian embarks on a mission across civilizations to explore the transformative power of adversity. Through raw conversations with remarkable humans who have confronted death head-on, we showcase how pain can be transformed into bravery, and death into meaning.

DOCUMENTARY TEAM

  • JUAN HERRERO

    Award-winning film director Juan was named one of 'PDN 30 Emerging Photographers to Watch'. His work appears in National Geographic, The New Yorker, TIME, Harper’s, Newsweek, BBC, VICE, among others. Supported by the Pulitzer Center and National Geographic Society, Juan's films "Karōshi" and "Padre" have reached millions. With clients like Google, Red Bull, Human Rights Watch, and Olympic Broadcasting Services, he crafts stories that move and inspire.

  • JOSHUA SAGE

    National Geographic Explorer, content creator, and impact producer, Joshua's groundbreaking work includes "CONNECT," MTV’s Earth Day Special, Netflix´s "We are the Guardians" in collaboraton with Leonardo DiCaprio, and the award-winning film "ĀINA". His "4REAL" series featured icons like Joaquin Phoenix, Eva Mendes, Cameron Diaz, and more. Joshua has presented twice at the United Nations, solidifying his commitment to positive change.