When Stories Save Stories: My Journey with Patrick Moreau and the Redux Foundation

In February 2024, I traveled to Indonesia for a project with Patrick Moreau of Muse Storytelling. What began as a documentary production with Four Seasons Resorts in Jimbaran turned into something much bigger—a story that reminded me why I chose storytelling in the first place. While deep into our schedule, an unexpected opportunity presented itself: Redux Foundation, a grassroots ocean conservation initiative on the brink of shutting down due to technical issues. Their mission? Protecting the ocean and sea turtles, one cleanup at a time. Patrick didn't hesitate to help, and neither did I. Between scheduled shoots, we carved out precious hours to tell their story. That spontaneous decision led to powerful environmental storytelling that not only saved Redux Foundation but reminded me of the true impact of documentary filmmaking. Sometimes, the stories you didn't plan to tell are the ones the world needs the most.