Return: Saving Turtles

RETURN follows the efforts of a family of former sea-turtle–egg poachers, now dedicated protectors, leading VIVEMAR — a community-based organization in Oaxaca, Mexico. Through their work, they safeguard one of the world’s most endangered sea turtle species during its nesting season along the Mexican coast.

Country:

Mexico

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

14 minutes

Year:

2026

Director:

Ignacio Loera

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Company:

The Waxwing Nature Film Lab

Cast:
Hugo Mar Ibáñez Juárez

Self - Camp Chief & Founder

Eleuterio Ríos

Self - Founder

Hugolino Ibáñez Juárez

Self - Chairman & Founder

Cinthia Venzor

Self - Project Manager

Axel Hernández

Self

Crew:
Ignacio Loera

Director

Ignacio Loera

Cinematography

Rafael Quiroga

Underwater Camera

Ignacio Loera

Executive Producer

Rafael Quiroga

Co-Producer