Lara Jacoski and Patrick Belem co-direct Bem-te-vi Produções, an independent Brazilian film production house. Their journey as nomadic filmmakers, spanning continents since 2012, centers on crafting ethnographic documentaries that capture ancestral cultures and diverse perspectives on the world. Their focus lies in producing multicultural projects that transcend language barriers, revealing the intrinsic beauty and authenticity of human cultures and individuals embracing their genuine narratives.

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Their portfolio includes global impactful works like "Balansophy" (2012 – honored at the Festival Passion For Freedom - London/UK), Progress,2012 in Morocco for an art residency (And'Art Casablanca), the collaboration with NGOs in Bolivia for Projeto Perfil, 2013), in Brazil supporting artists with their art work (2014), Watch Your Waste, 2015 initiative in Thailand, promoting recycling and cinema in schools, Social Entrepreneurs, 2016 as an art residency in Cambodia, nd the production of Better Days, 2016 in India, a six-episode series featured on platforms like Better India, Times Now, and Facebook, amassing over 500+k views.

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Strengthening their focus in 2017, the duo concentrated on ethnographic projects across Latin America, spotlighting alternative lifestyles rooted in ancestral wisdom. They immersed themselves in the lives of various indigenous communities in Brazil, including the Guarani, Yawalapiti, Xavante, Kuikuro, Karajá, and most recently, the Huni Kui people. Their crowning achievement is the completion of their inaugural feature, a seven-year endeavor titled Eskawata Kayawai (2017-2023) chronicling the cultural journey of the Huni Kuin. A film co-produced with Norway, premiering at the epic MAPS PS23 science conference in Denver, US following by a 3-month tour in the US with 30 screenings and 1 month in EU with 15 screenings (UK, AT, RC, ES, PO, PT). It premiered at several international festivals, receiving the Best Documentary Award at Festival LatinoAmericano TX and Special Mention at the Cine Construir ARG festival.

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Now the company is focus to produce and fund their second feature and multi-product project entitled Kuka Saruy (PE) in pre-production (2024-2025) to share the story of the ancestrality of the coca leaf by the Q'ero Nation, the descendants of the great Inka empire; Besides several other projects in development, all belonging to the Living Libraries - Wisdom Series umbrella, searching for partnerships and ways to bring it into a global movement.

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During their transformative journey, the seeds of Bem-te-vi Produções were sown, sprouting from a mission to traverse diverse landscapes and forge connections between marginalized communities and society at large. The company's ethos centers on a deeply human and immersive approach, utilizing audiovisual tools, photography, sound, and various communication mediums. Their multifaceted projects extend across cultural, social, environmental, and educational realms, fostering comprehensive initiatives that resonate on multiple fronts. At the core of Bem-te-vi's cinematic offerings lies an invitation for audiences to engage with reality in a profoundly beautiful and empathetic manner. Their films transcend mere words, reaching into the recesses of memory, evoking emotions that often remain unspoken yet deeply felt. They aim to stir audiences, encouraging a tactile and emotional connection with narratives that linger long after the screen fades to black.

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