Boris Saavedra's New Documentary Explores Florida's Everglades
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MIAMI, Florida - October 19, 2026 - Peruvian nature photographer Boris Saavedra has announced the release of his new documentary, "Invasion of the Everglades," which will premiere on November 20, 2026. The film takes viewers on a journey through Florida's Everglades, capturing its landscapes, wildlife, and the local volunteers who work to protect the area.
Saavedra set out to understand how the Everglades is changing and what it takes to maintain its natural balance. What began as a photography trip evolved into a story about people. Along the way, the crew met conservation volunteers and longtime local guides who shared their insights into the wetlands and the communities that depend on them.
The Everglades, known as the "River of Grass," is a wide, slow-moving sheet of fresh water flowing across South Florida. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance. The region is home to hundreds of bird species, turtles, and manatees, and it helps supply fresh water to millions of Florida residents.
The documentary offers viewers sweeping drone views of sawgrass prairies, mangroves, and waterways at sunrise and sunset. It also features birds, turtles, and other native wildlife photographed in their natural surroundings. Warm conversations with conservation volunteers and local guides are interspersed throughout the film. One memorable segment shows Saavedra and his team helping turtles cross a road safely.
The documentary is directed and photographed by Boris Saavedra, with Michael Chopra as cinematographer and editor and Anastasiia Oliinyk on behind-the-scenes photography. Film producer Roberto Linck joined the journey as a guest.
The release of "Invasion of the Everglades" marks Saavedra's most ambitious project to date. He is known for his patient, long-form fieldwork in natural environments. His documentary work highlights landscapes, wildlife, and the communities that care for them.
The Everglades, known as the "River of Grass," is a wide, slow-moving sheet of fresh water flowing across South Florida. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Wetland of International Importance. The region is home to hundreds of bird species, turtles, and manatees, and it helps supply fresh water to millions of Florida residents.
The documentary offers viewers sweeping drone views of sawgrass prairies, mangroves, and waterways at sunrise and sunset. It also features birds, turtles, and other native wildlife photographed in their natural surroundings. Warm conversations with conservation volunteers and local guides are interspersed throughout the film. One memorable segment shows Saavedra and his team helping turtles cross a road safely.
The documentary is directed and photographed by Boris Saavedra, with Michael Chopra as cinematographer and editor and Anastasiia Oliinyk on behind-the-scenes photography. Film producer Roberto Linck joined the journey as a guest.
The release of "Invasion of the Everglades" marks Saavedra's most ambitious project to date. He is known for his patient, long-form fieldwork in natural environments. His documentary work highlights landscapes, wildlife, and the communities that care for them.
The release of "Invasion of the Everglades" marks Saavedra's most ambitious project to date. He is known for his patient, long-form fieldwork in natural environments. His documentary work highlights landscapes, wildlife, and the communities that care for them.