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Ivan Sawyer G

@ivansawyergarca
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Latin America Travel Consultant and Production Fixer

Mexico
English, Spanish, Portuguese
About me
Latin America travel consultant and documentary photographer with 10+ years living and working across Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. I specialize in cultural travel consulting, film/TV production fixing, and location scouting — with deep community relationships and insider access that no guidebook can offer. Founder of Voices of Amerikua. Bilingual EN/ES, professional Portuguese.... Read more

Skills

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Ivan Sawyer G
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Average response time: 108 hours

Work experience

Self-Employed

Self-Employed

Freelance • 26 yrs 4 mos

Independent Event Producer

Apr 2014 - Present • 12 yrs 4 mos

Produced and coordinated multilingual international events across Latin America and the US, managing all logistics from pre-event planning through post-event reporting. Coordinated teams of staff and volunteers, managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and tracked budgets. Clients included indigenous rights organizations, NGOs, and international development agencies. Notable project: Indigenous Frontlines Rising for Climate Justice (New York, 2023) — 30+ participants from Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, and North America.

Independent Production Fixer & Location Scout

Aug 2012 - Present • 14 yrs

Provided fixer and location scouting services for documentary, commercial, and media productions across Latin America. Leveraged 15+ years of on-the-ground relationships to secure access to remote locations, indigenous communities, and culturally sensitive environments. Coordinated logistics, permits, local crew, and talent for international production teams. Offered cultural consulting to ensure authentic and respectful representation. Bilingual EN/ES with professional Portuguese.

Freelance

Independent Travel Consultant

Freelance • Freelance

Oct 2009 - Present • 16 yrs 10 mos

Independent travel consultant and cultural facilitator specializing in Latin America for 15+ years. Designed custom itineraries and led immersive journeys across Mexico, Guatemala, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. Built deep relationships with indigenous communities, local guides, and suppliers across 7 countries. Founder of Voices of Amerikua, a platform documenting indigenous cultures with 2,500+ followers. Provided cultural consulting, documentary photography, and logistics coordination for individual travelers, NGOs, and production companies.

Reviews as Buyer

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    jimmy_jos

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    Nigeria

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    An Amazing Client to work with, Great communication skills and excellent responsiveness

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    mr_asadali1

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    Pakistan

    5

    Very Polite person

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    jazmanyromero

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    Spain

    5

    Outstanding experience!

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    jazmanyromero

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    Spain

    5

    Fué un gusto trabajar con Iván. Aportar un granito de arena para los proyectos que lleva a cabo, es lo que mas gratutid me proporciona.

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