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Original Film Title: Built By Hand. Born From The Soul
Director’s Name: Maja Korycinska, Grzegorz Korycinski, Victoria Roi
Writer’s Name: Maja Korycinska, Grzegorz Korycinski, Loyd Rozzo, Claire Rozzo
Producer: Maja Korycinska, Grzegorz Korycinski, Victoria Roi
Country of Origin: Portugal
Country of Filming: Portugal
Language: English
Runtime: 6 minutes 29 seconds
Film Description:
“Built By Hand. Born from The Soul” tells the story of Siesta Campers’ origins—a family’s dream that began under an Alfarroba tree, restoring vintage VW Kombis by hand. Each van, carefully rebuilt, carries a spirit of freedom and intentional creation.
That same soul flows into the shaping of surfboards from natural agave, where hands, dust, and dedication bring form to function. From workshops to winding roads, from golden coastlines to rolling waves, the film celebrates heritage, sustainability, and the freedom of vanlife, showing how craftsmanship and soulful travel are inseparable.