Return of the Mangroves
Return of the Mangroves follows the Mangrove Action Project (MAP) team to El Salvador to assess the health of mangroves in the Bay of Jiquilisco. MAP Co-Founder Alfredo Quarto and Jim Enright return to the bay 12 years after they conducted a mangrove restoration training, and with the help of Dr Laura Michie discover the impact of the training on the local people and the mangroves of the bay.
Director Producer // Leo Thom
Archive // Jake Ratner
In Association with // Asociación Mangle
Special Thanks to // José María Argueta
Co-Producer // SALZWASSER e.V
The film has been screened across 18 International film festivals, including receiving winner of Environment Short Film at Tulum WE Festival, winner of Best Documentary at Environmental Film & Screenplay and inner of Community Impact Award at Trees & Seas Film Festival.
Managed the full film production cycle, collaborating closely with Mangrove Action Project (MAP) and local communities to ensure authentic, community-led storytelling.