PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — Human of This Planet, a global storytelling platform founded by Cheryl Ng, in collaboration with Paradyms, a creative studio founded by Keoni Carrion, has announced the upcoming premiere screening of their debut documentary series, “Beyond the Noise.” The premiere event will take place on June 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Institut Français du Cambodge (IFC) in Phnom Penh, with IFC serving as venue partner and co-host. The evening will bring together the communities featured in the films, independent filmmakers, and members of the public and press.
The anthology series is about Cambodians protecting their land, culture, and communities — told through intimate, embedded filmmaking that follows individuals working away from the public spotlight.
The series comprises three episodes, each bearing its own title and centering a different corner of Cambodia’s living landscape.
ROOTS, the first episode, produced in partnership with 3CORsECO, follows two people in Cambodia’s northern forests working to protect Kui indigenous culture: A refugee turned community architect who brought both his skills and his own experience of displacement to the Kui community — designing structures and building a cashew enterprise that keeps their livelihoods rooted in their land, and a young Kui woman using her voice and public visibility to keep her traditions alive.
CURRENTS, the second episode, produced in partnership with Khmer Ocean Life, follows two Cambodians who found their way to the ocean unexpectedly — one from a landlocked province, one from the city — as they navigate the complexities of safeguarding fragile marine ecosystems along Cambodia’s coast.
REMADE, the third episode, produced in partnership with Remade in Cambodia, follows a young designer who refused to be kept out of an industry that wasn’t making room for him, and a Cambodian woman in her early thirties who built an organisation turning textile waste into fashion.
Three different worlds. The same question running underneath all of them: what does it take to protect what matters?
“In a world that frequently rewards the loudest voices, we intentionally choose to listen to those who speak softly but carry the most profound responsibilities,” said Cheryl Ng, Founder of Human of This Planet. “Storytelling carries a systemic responsibility. As global attention shifts toward sustainability, authentic personal narratives have the unique power to rebalance who gets seen, who gets funded, and who gets supported at the grassroots level.”
The June 19 screening at the Institut français du Cambodge will showcase all three episodes, followed by an interactive panel discussion and open networking session with the documentary subjects and production team. Films will be screened with English and Khmer subtitles. For further information and media assets, visit beyondthenoisefilm.com.
ABOUT THE ORGANISATIONS
About Human of This Planet
Human of This Planet is a global storytelling platform founded in 2024 by Cheryl Ng, dedicated to surfacing the untold narratives of people from all walks of life. Starting in Cambodia, the platform brings Cambodian stories to international audiences through documentary film and long-form narrative — shining a light on a country far more complex, resilient, and compelling than its headlines suggest. Its work is rooted in the belief that human-centred stories, told with care and from the inside, can shift perspectives and move the needle on the issues that matter. Beyond the Noise is Human of This Planet’s debut documentary series.
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About Paradyms
Paradyms is a full-service creative studio founded by filmmaker Keoni Carrion, built on the conviction that storytelling can be a force for meaningful change in the world. Specialising in documentary, branded content, and narrative film, Paradyms has worked with organisations including HP, Rivian, Switzerland Tourism, Smile Train, Marine Conservation Cambodia, and Khmer Ocean Life. Beyond the Noise is Paradyms’ debut documentary series and the beginning of an ongoing creative collaboration with Human of This Planet. paradyms.com
MEDIA CONTACT
PR Enquiries — Mekhala Radiant Communications
Kounila Keo | [email protected]
Film Team Enquiries — Human of This Planet / Paradyms
Cheryl Ng, Founder, Human of This Planet
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Keoni Carrion, Founder, Paradyms