Paige Sommer

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Filmmaker

Pisac, Cusco Peru

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Former journalist turned first time filmmaker. Paige's upcoming docu-series explores Huachuma and its ancestral roots, modern challenges, and the people working to preserve it.

About

Paige Sommer is a storyteller, film photographer, and former video journalist. She covered international affairs at the United Nations before leaving New York to work with Huachuma in Peru. Following a new path -- one still rooted in story, spirit, and global impact -- she has spent the past few years as a student of Huachuma, herbalism, and healing arts.

Featured Work

The Huachuma Stories: Cut Off the Head

A journey into the world of Huachuma, this series explores the cactus’s sacred role in Andean culture and the modern challenges it faces. Through intimate portraits and striking landscapes, the film reveals a story of spirit, ecology, and cultural survival.

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