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New York Times Article Means Increasing Acceptance of Ayahuasca

This recent New York Times article, with its favorable description of an ayahuasca ceremony experienced firsthand by the writer is, I believe, one further indication of the Western world’s growing acceptance of ayahuasca shamanism. This follows a similar article in the Washington Post and a segment on National Public Radio this past August.

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Fly Me to Peru

This month, I’m raising funds on IndieGoGo.com, a popular crowdfunding engine. The purpose of this IndieGoGo campaign is to raise $1,500.00 for my plane ticket to Peru. Transportation is the most crucial expense for this film project, for unless the filmmaker can get to Peru, there can be no movie about ayahuasca centers in Peru. This . . . → Read More: Fly Me to Peru

Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a camera

This month, I’m raising funds on Kickstarter.com, a popular crowdfunding engine.This purpose of this Kickstarter campaign is to raise $2,750.00 to buy a Canon EOS 5D Mark II video camera. This camera, with its extraordinary low-light capability (essential for shooting ayahuasca ceremonies by candlelight), and large depth-of-field, will give the movie a professional “film” look, making . . . → Read More: Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for a camera

Cafe Press Merchandise

In addition to the shirts that I’m personally screen printing, I have created a store at Cafe Press. This enables me to offer additional designs, colors, and styles of shirts, plus other items such as mugs and water bottles. The shirts I have for sale there are made by either American Apparel or Econscious, and every . . . → Read More: Cafe Press Merchandise

The Store is Open for Business!

I knew it would come to this sooner or later. I’m exploring every option for funding this film: soliciting donations from fans, applying for grants, and now, selling t-shirts. Yes, you can now be the proud owner of a Destination: Ayahuasca t-shirt. Let everyone on your block know that you’re headed to the vine of souls. . . . → Read More: The Store is Open for Business!

It Will Make the Difference

I just talked to a film and television professional who recommended the Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera for shooting Destination: Ayahuasca.

The camera that will make all the difference.

It’s a digital still camera that also shoots high-definition video. I checked it out, and now I’m convinced that using this camera will make all the difference . . . → Read More: It Will Make the Difference