A documentary traces the origins of Khmer Rise Up, an artistic and community-driven event pulled together in just ten days in Phnom Penh in late 2024, born out of the friendship between Zakary 'Zach' Peang and his partner in crime Shin, and their encounter with the Tiny Toones association.

Beneath the Sea is a short documentary born from a specific commission and a sincere sense of urgency. The film was created for Art for Kep, an initiative that combines artistic creation, territorial promotion, and the protection of a fragile ecosystem. This dual mandate — aesthetic and activist — permeates every shot.

This documentary, produced by Pierre-Yves, Chanda and Jean-Clais, tells the story of a memorable visit to the bombed pagoda of Prasat Moan Thom Senchey. Their first meeting with the monks and pagoda assistants, survivors of air attacks, shook the team to the core.

In a world where conflict and crisis often dominate the headlines, it is refreshing—and necessary—to highlight stories of hope, compassion, and change at the local level.