Documentary: Longings of the Wild Soul

In August 2025, a group of fifteen adventurous Dutch men and women, led by Thijmen Apswoude, will head into the rugged wilderness of Canada to live primitively in the wild for two months. They will build their shelters from materials found in the forest, wear handmade clothing crafted from animal hides, and survive on the food nature provides. After years of preparation, this has become more than just the ultimate test of their survival skills — it is a courageous attempt to reconnect, as modern humans, with nature on a profound level.

My name is Kellan, and I’m a documentary filmmaker. Together with a small film crew, I want to join the expedition to Canada to capture this incredible adventure and turn it into a documentary. Would you like to help bring this project and film to life? Then please consider making a donation!

The money will be used for travelling costs, recording hardware, international transport of equipment, and for the Canadian Search & Rescue team that is 24/7 available to us and Thijmen's group.

In addition to much gratitude, donors also receive a reward!

From $20:

Right after our filming period, you’ll receive a unique set of stills from the footage we’ve captured!

From $50:

Besides the stills mentioned above, you also get a nice 'behind the scenes' video of how the film was made!

From $75

In addition to a unique set of stills and a 'behind the scenes' video, you will also get an early look at some scenes from the film before its release.

Vanaf $100

In addition to a unique set of stills, the 'behind the scenes' video and some scenes from the film, you will also receive a final large-format film poster at home.