Barrel O’Monkeyz is proud to spotlight Sundoc Studios and their newest documentary project, We Eat With Our Hands: Kamayan, a pilot film designed to kick off a larger series exploring global cultures that eat with their hands.
This first chapter centers on Kamayan, a Filipino tradition that transforms a meal into a communal celebration. Picture banana leaves stretched across a long table, overflowing with grilled meats, seafood, rice, fruits, and vibrant sides. Diners gather shoulder to shoulder, eating with their hands—not out of convenience, but out of cultural pride, shared experience, and genuine connection.
Kamayan is storytelling through food, and Sundoc Studios is capturing that story with care, authenticity, and heart. (See a preview on Youtube.)
Who Is Sundoc Studios?
This project reflects the spirit of Sundoc Studios, a full‑service documentary production company based in San Diego and serving the world. Sundoc produces original documentaries and partners with purpose‑driven companies around the globe to create high‑quality, character‑driven films that leave viewers inspired and empowered.
Founded in 2019 by Matthew Meredith and Leah de Leon, Sundoc’s mission is simple and powerful: to inspire greatness one documentary at a time.
Human‑Centered Storytelling at Its Best
Directed by Leah, the film showcases her deep commitment to human‑centered storytelling. With experience spanning Netflix, Adobe, Google, BBC, and PBS, she brings a clarity of vision that elevates real stories and honors the communities behind them.
Sundoc Studios is raising $20,000 to complete filming and post‑production of We Eat With Our Hands: Kamayan, with the goal of bringing Kamayan to cities across the U.S. through pop‑up dinners designed to gather people around the table just as the tradition intends.
If you believe in meaningful storytelling, cultural celebration, and creative work that builds connection, this is a project worth supporting.
Follow & Support the Kickstarter
Join Barrel O’Monkeyz and follow and support the “We Eat with Our Hands: Kamayan (Pilot for Global Docuseries)” Kickstarter to help bring this project to life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is We Eat With Our Hands: Kamayan about?
It’s a pilot documentary celebrating the Filipino Kamayan tradition and the cultural connection created through eating with hands.
2. Who is producing the Kamayan documentary?
Sundoc Studios is leading the project, bringing their human‑centered, character‑driven filmmaking approach to the series.
3. How can I support the Kamayan documentary?
You can follow and support the project through its Kickstarter campaign to help fund filming and post‑production.
