December 21, 2012. This date, identified by the Maya nearly 1,400 years ago, has in recent years become the source of great curiosity and debate. Some believe it will bring catastrophic events. Others, an era of enlightenment. But what did the ancient Maya themselves believe? In 2012: THE BEGINNING, we travel the world to examine what the Sacred Maya texts really say. Throughout, our journey is guided by noted archaeologists, scholars, and the living Maya, who take us into the field--to the very origins of the Maya Long Count Calendar--and into their lives and sacred ceremonies. Together, these people from very different worlds shed light on a date that has long been shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
Camera | Robbie Stauder | Additional Photography |
Directing | Shannon Kring | Director |
Production | Helena Kitty Ihamuotila | Executive Producer |
Production | Gabriel Noble | Producer |
Writing | Shannon Kring | Writer |
Production | Shannon Kring | Executive Producer |
Sound | Neil Kring | Music |
Production | Verity Oswin | Location Manager |
Art | Dan Sharkey | Graphic Designer |
Production | Cath Cuevas | Location Assistant |
Crew | Roi Evans | Additional Music |
Editing | Melissa Sterne | Editor |
Crew | Damien Jones | Additional Music |
Production | Sophia Ehrnrooth | Executive Producer |
Sound | Mark Bandy | Sound Mixer |
Editing | Sharon Szalkowski | Assistant Editor |
Camera | Jason Blalock | Additional Photography |
Camera | Ville Tanttu | Additional Photography |
Editing | Joe Winston | Online Editor |
Sound | Diego Jimenez | Sound Engineer |
Camera | Gabriel Noble | Director of Photography |