Brady Skye is an award-winning filmmaker based in St. Augustine, Florida with over a decade of full-time experience in film and television. With a keen eye for directing and editing, Brady has created over 2000 videos, from national TV commercials to long-form programs. He has collaborated with a number of ad-agencies and production companies, serving as a director, cinematographer, and editor. From 2015-2017 he produced and edited hundreds of commercials for the PGA TOUR and his works have been distributed by Paramount, CBS, NBC Sports, Golf Channel, and MTV.
Brady just completed his first feature-length documentary, Beyond the Ruins, receiving Best Documentary Feature at the 19th Orlando Film Festival. The film tells the story of two indigenous Maya families in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula who have managed to maintain their cultural heritage in the face of the 21st century, and explores what others could learn from them to improve their own quality of life.
Brady’s also just completed his first feature-length screenplay and continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling as a narrative writer and director. His personal favorite subject matters typically involve exotic locations, indigenous cultures, and environmental issues.
Embarking on this journey, initially driven by the desire to shed light on a widely misunderstood culture, has led to a profound transformation that forever changed my life.
When I took on this project of exploring an indigenous people, I was acutely aware of the potential harm that can arise from misrepresenting sensitive topics, particularly when it comes to journalism. Hence, my foremost objective in creating this film was to pay homage to the Maya people and craft a work that would make them proud. Today, I am grateful to declare that we have achieved that goal. Every step of the way, over a five year period, the Maya community stood with us, endorsing the film and its portrayal of their culture and beliefs.
While conflict traditionally stands as a cornerstone in storytelling, the Maya community of Coba re-defined this norm. Despite their experiences of exploitation and marginalization, their profound philosophies steer them away from fixating on adversity or trials. Expressing negativity, including discussing these topics publicly, runs contrary to their essence. This prompted me to embrace an alternative narrative strategy, one that prioritized gratitude over conflict. This shift ultimately triggered a personal transformation, a particularly noteworthy transition given my background in a culture that champions independence and individualism rather than the values of family and community.
My hope is that this film will not only change the way people perceive the Maya, but also their own personal perceptions of what it means to live a fulfilling life and what kind of legacy they are leaving behind.
Director:
Angel Gates Fonseca
Producer:
Brady Skye, Executive Producers - Lance Hastings, Executive Producers - Kristin Bigalke, Associate Producers - Mary Ann Hastings, Associate Producers - Scott Vaughan, Associate Producers
Talent:
Brady Skye, "Narrator" -
Eulogio Canul, "Indigenous Maya" -
Jesus Canul, "Indigenous Maya" -
Marisol Canul, "Indigenous Maya" -
Rene Huchim Canul, "Indigenous Maya" -
Rosa Canul, "Indigenous Maya" -
Aurelia Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Dayame Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Efrain Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Elias Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Fabiola Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Jacob Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Jose Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Jose Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Melanie Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Moises Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Rosalva Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Victor Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Victor Cahum, "Indigenous Maya" -
Bernardo Can Chuc, "Indigenous Maya" -
Enrique Wilcab, "Indigenous Maya" -
Fausto Wilcab, "Indigenous Maya" -
Justin Wirtalla, Cinematographer (Beer Runners) -
Justin Wirtalla, Colorist (Beer Runners) -
Brady Skye, Editor / Sound Designer -
Tony Crowe, Re-recording Mixer (Life Below Zero) -
Lance Hastings, Production Manager -
Brady Skye, Aerial Cinematographer -
Thomas Collier, Motion Designer -
Brady Skye, Additional Camera Operators -
Ben Nguyen, Additional Camera Operators
Year Released:
2024
Country:
Mexico, United Kingdom, U.S.A.
Length:
01:12:58
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