Statement of Ethical Practice

QOTZUÑI was created in complete collaboration with the Three Uru Communities of Lake Poopó. Every step of the filmmaking process was conducted with the explicit consent and approval of tribal authorities, ensuring respectful representation and ethical practices throughout production.

We were fortunate to have the associate production of Florencio Inocente Aguilar, the then-mallku qota (maximum authority) of the three Uru communities, who provided invaluable guidance and oversight throughout the entire process and continues to support the project.

To ensure participant safety and just financial compensation, we worked with signed accords from each family represented in the film, as well as from community authorities. These agreements outlined clear terms of participation, compensation, and rights.

Impact Campaign

As part of our commitment to continued community support, we launched an impact campaign that was able to provide essential educational resources to the educational cooperative of the Uru Communities. This initiative funded general supplies for the Uru-run schools serving these communities. Additionally, we provided personal school supplies to children from the most economically vulnerable families, helping to reduce educational barriers and support academic success within the community.

The implementation of this campaign was spearheaded by the logistical coordination of Florencio, an Uru authority and associate producer of the film.

Partner Organizations

Our work was conducted in partnership with established advocacy organizations that have long histories of supporting the Uru people: