The Team

• Sarah Barab, writer, director, producer
  While working toward a degree in Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University, Sarah first encountered the teachings of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.  She came to consider him her root guru and primary practice inspiration.  Sarah founded Naked Mind Productions in 2006, as a non-profit dedicated to making Dharma-inspired film.   more »

• Mevlut Akkaya, producer
  Mevlut Akkaya is an award-winning producer and director of stage and screen, and an active member of the international entertainment community for over a decade.   more »

• Paxton Winters, director of photography
  Paxton is an award-winning filmaker whose feature debut CRUDE won “Best Feature Narrative” at the Los Angeles Film Festival.  He has also made a number of other films, mostly focusing on the near east in the post-colonial era.   more »

• Corey Kohn, camera operator, sound recordist, India
  Corey's style as a visual producer and photographer is a reflection of her diverse experience working with clients and collaborators ranging from international NGOs to award-winning film production studios.   more »

• Oen Chikasuye, production assistant, Europe / USA
  After starting in the performing arts, ballet and theater at age four, Oen went on to attend UCLA's School of Theater, Film, and Television for acting.  She later decided to leave the concrete jungle of LA  to heed the undeniable, resounding knock of karma.    more »

• Mari Plaza Munet, 'making of' documentarian / production assistant, India
  A visual and media artist as well as a strategic planner, Mari is a specialist in public relations, project management, education and training who has worked on social justice art projects, public heath issues, and on conflict resolution and development.   more »

• Artyom Ash, production manager, India, webmaster
  Artyom has been involved with various creative, spiritual and humanitarian projects with the Earthville Network, an international NGO and band of Dharmic do-gooders since 2001, when he first came to India and fell in love with the people and the place.     more »

• Claudio Bohórquez, composer, musician
  Claudio Bohórquez was awarded the use of Pablo Casals’ Gofriller cello for 2 years after winning the top prize at the 2000 Casals Competition in Germany at the age of 24.   more »

• Hayden Chisholm, composer, musician
  A New Zealand saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, and producer, Hayden has been at the forefront of the European music scene for over a decade.  He currently records for the labels Nonplace and Plushmusic.   more »

• William Karnett, photographer
  Bill is an intrepid traveler, poet, meditator, photographer and a lover of humanity. Bill has traveled the world widely and experiences life as sacred pilgrimage. His unique gifts as a photographer have been informed and inspired by his spiritual orientation and sacred outlook toward life.   more »