Dive Tierra Bomba Dive

A young woman emerges as a leader on her Colombian island to save the reef that’s vital to its survival.   A 19 year-old woman, Yassandra Barrios who emerges as the environmental leader of her island. She learns to dive, studies Marine Biology, rallies the fishermen and young people to bring awareness to protecting their marine ecosystem. She inspires those around her with a vision of a more secure future for their island home.

Director: Joya Berrow, Lucy Jane
Length: 10:29
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Year: 2020

Additional Info

Director Biography: Joya & Lucy are award winning documentary directors, whose work has been broadcast by National Geographic, Nowness, Real Stories, VICE and Red Bull Media House. Recognising their privilege having grown up in the countryside, their films aim to create empowering narratives about access to nature. With a strength for navigating stories that bring light to fresh and underrepresented perspectives, they utilise films potential as a strong impact medium to challenge global issues of social and environmental justice.  

Director Statement: Dive Tierra Bomba Dive captures the story of Yassandra Barrios, a 19 year old woman who emerges as the environmental leader of her island. She learns to dive, studies Marine Biology, rallies the fishermen and young people to bring awareness to protecting their marine ecosystem. She inspires those around her with a vision of a more secure future for their island home. This film uniquely shines a light on underrepresented voices in the global conservation movement.  

Producer: Jennifer Gelin, Peter Lee Scott, Adam Gee
Cast: Yassandra Barrios