Wealth Untold
Presented by MAR Fund
Watch online from July 17 to July 27, 2025
A new documentary that follows a multigenerational network of women leaders fighting to protect Belize’s barrier reef and associated livelihoods.
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About the Film
In the small coastal haven of Belize lies the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere—a UNESCO World Heritage Site that sustains over half the country’s population. Despite its protected status, the reef faces mounting threats from overfishing, oil exploration, invasive species, coastal development, and climate change. Wealth Untold offers a revealing look at the conservation efforts led by Belizean women—scientists, artists, and policymakers—whose shared vision empowers local communities to thrive in harmony with the marine environment.
In 2023, the Mesoamerican Reef Fund approved a Belize Marine Fund project grant to the International Documentary Association to help produce Wealth Untold. The project contributes to the effective marketing of Belize’s reef at national and international levels.
The project was implemented by Eclectic Aspirations, an independent film production company founded in 2016 by Eladio Arvelo. The company creates uplifting documentaries that showcase inspiring human stories from around the world.
Meet the producers behind Wealth Untold:
Eladio Arvelo
Director/Producer
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Eladio is an award-winning independent filmmaker specializing in uplifting documentaries that showcase inspiring human stories from around the world. An adventurer at heart, he is a certified Master Scuba Diver and a passionate ambassador for all the living creatures in the sea. [LinkedIn]
Phil Karp
Producer
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Phil is an independent citizen scientist and ocean advocate formerly with the World Bank. He has visited Belize annually since 2013, building relationships with Belizean conservation leaders and policymakers, while participating in the country’s efforts to protect its marine environment. [LinkedIn]
Shareef Haq
Producer
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Shareef is a filmmaker and environmental advocate who has traveled the world to volunteer for conservation causes in countries like Belize, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Namibia, South Africa, and Thailand. He appreciates that all living beings are interconnected as one system on planet Earth. [LinkedIn]
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Contact Us
Send inquiries to info@wealthuntoldfilm.com