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Explore a collection of thought-provoking documentaries created by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences member Violeta Ayala and Walkley Award winner Daniel Fallshaw—powerful global stories that inspire critical thinking and enrich educational curricula.
About United Notions Film
United Notions Film is a globally recognized production company founded by the first Quechua member of the Academy Awards Violeta Ayala and Walkley Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Fallshaw.
With a commitment to creating thought-provoking and socially impactful films, UNF has consistently delivered groundbreaking documentaries and immersive storytelling experiences. Our work challenges conventions, raises critical questions, and drives meaningful conversations around pressing global issues.
Our films have premiered at prestigious international festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Sundance, and Hot Docs, and have been broadcast on platforms such as PBS and Amazon Prime. Titles such as Stolen and La Lucha have not only captivated audiences worldwide but also driven tangible social change, from criminalizing slavery in refugee camps to securing pensions for people with disabilities.
In addition to traditional filmmaking, UNF is at the forefront of innovation in storytelling, embracing cutting-edge technologies such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Artificial Intelligence. Projects like Prison X, Las Awichas and HUK showcase our dedication to exploring new mediums while amplifying underrepresented voices and narratives.
UNF is more than a production company—it’s a platform for change, dedicated to creating stories that matter and fostering a deeper understanding of our shared humanity.
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United Notions Film | The Leading Film Futurism Creation Studio

unitednotions.film (UNF) is an award-winning production company founded in 2006 by Violeta Ayala, the first Quechua member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and Dan Fallshaw, a Walkley Award-winning filmmaker from Australia. We create films, games, and immersive experiences that drive social change through a unique approach combining storytelling and cutting-edge technologies. Notable projects include the VR experience Prison X, the AI-co-created phygital installation and game Las Awichas, and documentaries Cocaine Prison, La Lucha, The Bolivian Case, The Fight, and Stolen. Our work exposes human rights issues and inspires societal progress.

Featured Films
…follows a group of people with disabilities in Bolivia as they trek over the Andes in their wheelchairs, as they demand dignity and fight for a government pension in the face of systemic indifference.
…offers an intimate and gripping perspective on Bolivia’s drug trade, revealing the lives of the workers ensnared in the industry and questioning the global war on drugs.
…unravels the stranger-than-fiction story of three Norwegian teenagers arrested with cocaine in Bolivia, exposing how media bias and prejudice shape justice.
…uncovers the harrowing reality of modern-day slavery in UN-monitored refugee camps in the Sahara, sparking controversy and global awareness.
…immerses audiences in the surreal, mythological underworld of a Bolivian prison, blending VR animation with Andean folklore to explore themes of corruption, identity, and survival.
Film Trailers

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Cocaine Prison - Trailer

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The Bolivian Case - Trailer

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STOLEN - Trailer

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La Lucha - Trailer

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Prison X (2021) - Trailer

Storytelling
United Notions Film creates powerful documentaries that spark critical policy debates globally, from disability rights in Bolivia to the ethics of international justice systems, demonstrating the transformative power of storytelling in shaping public discourse.
Catalyst for social change
UNF’s La Lucha was instrumental in securing a pension for people with disabilities in Bolivia, showing the power of documentary filmmaking to drive tangible, lasting impact.
Driving Global conversations
UNF’s The Bolivian Case led to unprecedented discussions about the war on drugs and drug decriminalization in the Bolivian press, pushing forward critical debates on systemic issues.
Community
United Notions Film collaborates with local communities, ensuring we uphold our goal of making films with people and not about people, as seen in Cocaine Prison, which gave cameras to prisoners to share their own stories.
Award-Winning
Recognized for their artistry and impact, UNF’s films have garnered 100s of accolades globally including a Walkley Award for Best Camerawork and nominations from the IDA and Rory Peck Awards, affirming their global significance.
Educational and Cultural Legacy
UNF’s work is used in universities worldwide, inspiring the next generation of thinkers, changemakers, and filmmakers through stories that transcend borders and spark meaningful dialogue.
Academic Insight
UNF’s films are the subject of academic research, engaging students and scholars in critical discussions on social justice, ethics and storytelling.
Innovating Storytelling
UNF pushes the boundaries of traditional filmmaking by integrating cutting-edge technologies like VR and AR, exemplified in Prison X, which immerses audiences in Andean mythology and Bolivian prison life.
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