WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
Pachamama is an international production company creating commercial and documentary stories of people connected to the world around them.
Pachamama is an international production company creating commercial and documentary stories of people connected to the world around them.
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Born in the Andes in 2018, where we began documenting cultural process, human resilience, and ecology, these foundations continue to shape the tapestry of our work today.
Born in the Andes in 2018, where we began documenting cultural process, human resilience, and ecology, these foundations continue to shape the tapestry of our work today.
Based in Vancouver, London, Lisbon, and Santiago, we thrive under demanding conditions, whether in the elements or the city.
Based in Vancouver, London, Lisbon, and Santiago, we thrive under demanding conditions, whether in the elements or the city.
The Origin Story
Pachamama was born not in a boardroom, but on the road. A chance encounter between founders Cristóbal Ruiz and Thomas Silcock in 2012 sparked a shared filmmaking journey across continents. Reunited years later in Peru, they launched Pachamama with a short film on Andean salt workers, a story rooted in resilience, land, and community. Today, Pachamama is an award-winning film production company creating films and photography driven by curiosity and authenticity. Drawing on decades of global travel and an ever-expanding network of collaborators, we tell stories that celebrate human strength, honor ecology, and bridge commercial and documentary storytelling where humanity and nature meet.
The Origin Story
Pachamama was born not in a boardroom, but on the road. A chance encounter between founders Cristóbal Ruiz and Thomas Silcock in 2012 sparked a shared filmmaking journey across continents. Reunited years later in Peru, they launched Pachamama with a short film on Andean salt workers, a story rooted in resilience, land, and community. Today, Pachamama is an award-winning film production company creating films and photography driven by curiosity and authenticity. Drawing on decades of global travel and an ever-expanding network of collaborators, we tell stories that celebrate human strength, honor ecology, and bridge commercial and documentary storytelling where humanity and nature meet.
Why Partner With Us
Why Partner With Us
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Global Reach
Based between Vancouver and London, with outposts in Santiago and Lisbon, Pachamama works easily across borders. We’ve filmed everywhere from the Andes to the Arctic, scaling fluidly from small, agile crews to full-scale commercial productions.
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Global Reach
Based between Vancouver and London, with outposts in Santiago and Lisbon, Pachamama works easily across borders. We’ve filmed everywhere from the Andes to the Arctic, scaling fluidly from small, agile crews to full-scale commercial productions.
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Global Reach
Based between Vancouver and London, with outposts in Santiago and Lisbon, Pachamama works easily across borders. We’ve filmed everywhere from the Andes to the Arctic, scaling fluidly from small, agile crews to full-scale commercial productions.
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Field Tested
From mountain summits and desert plains to dense cities and remote coastlines, we’re at home in any environment. Years of global production have taught us to adapt fast, stay resourceful, and capture striking imagery no matter the challenge.
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Field Tested
From mountain summits and desert plains to dense cities and remote coastlines, we’re at home in any environment. Years of global production have taught us to adapt fast, stay resourceful, and capture striking imagery no matter the challenge.
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Field Tested
From mountain summits and desert plains to dense cities and remote coastlines, we’re at home in any environment. Years of global production have taught us to adapt fast, stay resourceful, and capture striking imagery no matter the challenge.
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Cultural Fluency
Built on respect and curiosity, Pachamama values the people and places behind every story. We’re bilingual, globally experienced, and sensitive to cultural nuance — approaching every collaboration with humility, trust, and care.
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Cultural Fluency
Built on respect and curiosity, Pachamama values the people and places behind every story. We’re bilingual, globally experienced, and sensitive to cultural nuance — approaching every collaboration with humility, trust, and care.
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Cultural Fluency
Built on respect and curiosity, Pachamama values the people and places behind every story. We’re bilingual, globally experienced, and sensitive to cultural nuance, approaching every collaboration with humility, trust, and care.
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Results Driven
We blend craft with purpose — cinematic visuals grounded in real human moments. Whether for a brand campaign or a documentary, our goal is always the same: deliver work that’s authentic, intentional, and beautifully made.
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Results Driven
We blend craft with purpose — cinematic visuals grounded in real human moments. Whether for a brand campaign or a documentary, our goal is always the same: deliver work that’s authentic, intentional, and beautifully made.
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Results Driven
We blend craft with purposeful cinematic visuals grounded in real human moments. Whether for a brand campaign or a documentary, our goal is always the same: deliver work that’s authentic, intentional, and beautifully made.
Services
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Commercial
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Documentary
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We work with world-class directors to craft ideas that stand out and stories that move people.
If you already have a concept, we’ll elevate it, sharpen the idea, refine the tone, and push it to its full potential. If you don’t, we’ll create it. Bold, original, and strategically aligned with your brand or brief.
Every project starts with a clear creative vision and ends with powerful, cinematic work that connects.
We’re not just a production company, we’re creative partners who shape the idea and bring it to life with purpose and craft.
Services
Creative
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Commercial
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Documentary
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Stills
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We work with world-class directors to craft ideas that stand out and stories that move people.
If you already have a concept, we’ll elevate it, sharpen the idea, refine the tone, and push it to its full potential. If you don’t, we’ll create it. Bold, original, and strategically aligned with your brand or brief.
Every project starts with a clear creative vision and ends with powerful, cinematic work that connects.
We’re not just a production company, we’re creative partners who shape the idea and bring it to life with purpose and craft.
Stats & Facts
Completed projects with an extensive portfolio of diverse brands and industries.
Years of commercial and documentary film production combined across North America and Europe.
Awards & film festivals that demonstrate our dedication to excellence and innovation, strengthening our position as industry leaders.
Agency partners ensuring seamless execution of projects, bringing together diverse expertise.
Let’s Shape the Future Together
Let’s Shape the Future Together
Let’s Shape the Future Together
Creative
We start by listening, understanding your story, goals, audience, and, for commercial projects, your brand values. Collaboration is at the heart of our process, encouraged from the very birth of a concept so ideas grow with shared input. At the same time, we’re an ideas factory, ready to take the lead and shape the creative when needed. We are not just a production company, but partners in developing the creative as well as bringing it to life.
SERVICES
Commercial
We are selective with our projects; we’re not here to sell bubble gum or gambling apps, but to create meaningful work with brands whose products have strong values. The campaigns we take on are disruptive, immersive, and resonant, often carrying a subtle nod to nature or culture. With over a decade of experience, we deconstruct a client’s vision and rebuild it piece by piece, blending documentary storytelling with bold commercial artistry.
Documentary
Documentary has always been at Pachamama’s core, but we bring commercial standards into this world and the honesty of human experience. Writing has become an important part of our process over the years, a film fails without quality story, however, structure can also emerge in production, so we leave space for magic too. Our love for branded documentaries continues to be a labour of love, we value brands who see the enduring power of human stories that are not only visually striking but emotionally grounded, and built to resonate long after.
Stills
Pachamama began with photography, and that passion remains at the core of our work today. We are proud to offer this service across culture and climate journalism, expeditions and travel, fashion and sport. Commercial and documentary photography is a medium we deeply love, and when the subject or brand aligns, we bring the same craft and care as we do in film. Often we deliver dual packages of still and motion, giving brands a complete archive of media to tell their story with consistency and impact.