Documentary Series Highlights Colombian Coffee Revolution – CoffeeTalk

A new documentary series, ‘Brewing Ideas For Coffee Entrepreneurs – Common Good’, has been created in partnership between tech-powered production company Untold Fable and BBC StoryWorks. The short-form documentary tells the story of Carmen, a trailblazing Colombian coffee producer, whose partnership with ethical exporter Caravela is transforming her hillside farm in Bruselas, Colombia, into a model for sustainable, smallholder success. Caravela works with smallholder farmers to ensure coffee production can be a pathway to prosperity, prioritizing fair trade, cutting out intermediaries, and investing in farmer education.

The film is part of BBC StoryWorks’ wider series ‘Common Good’, which explores purpose-led businesses and social impact stories from around the world. Colombian-American documentary filmmaker Monica Wise was commissioned by Untold Fable, a production company connecting brands with a global network of over 5,000 diverse creatives. The production took place over two intensive shoot days, capturing the heartbeat of Carmen’s farm from sunrise to sunset. The result was a six-minute film, a 30-second social trailer, and 10 stills, each offering a glimpse into the lives and labor of Colombian coffee producers.

Untold Fable’s Drew Cahane said that the crew kept the crew intentionally light and agile, moving seamlessly around the fast-paced, day-to-day operations of both the farm and processing warehouse. The final film is a celebration of resilience, innovation, and the powerful impact of ethical coffee production.

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