Faces of Bali – When Passion Meets Setbacks

Faces of Bali – When Passion Meets Setbacks

The book was printed – and everything went wrong

Spring 2022 – the book seemed ready and Pre-Sale started.
The documentary was in post-production & we had to film the last bits and pieces, and our first print run of the coffee table book was complete. 

It felt like a dream coming true.

Until the books arrived.
Instead of the agreed-upon German production, they were shipped from another EU country – and the quality was devastating.

All 3,000 copies were damaged:

  • Scratchy, poor-quality covers

  • Crooked binding

  • Color issues and page tears

  • Print finishing already peeling off

Whether it was intentional or not, I’ll never know.
But I suddenly had no usable product, no compensation, and no clarity on a solution.

Meanwhile: Motherhood & legal battles

As if that wasn’t enough, I had just become a first-time mom.
Balancing a newborn and a legal dispute with the printing company pushed me to the edge.

The reprint I was promised? Never happened.
Instead: over 2.5 years of ongoing emails, phone calls, and legal proceedings – with zero progress. And I didn’t have the funds to:

  • Reprint the book

  • Finish editing the documentary

  • Launch proper marketing

It was a period of pause, heartbreak, and uncertainty.
But deep down, I held on to the vision.

March 2025 – Faces of Bali is finally ready for the world

Today, I can proudly say:
📽️ The documentary is complete
📚 The new books are beautifully reprinted
And I’m finally ready to share Faces of Bali with the world.

This project is more than a film or a book.
It’s a raw, emotional portrayal of real life on Bali – beyond the surf cafes, beyond the Instagram hotspots.

It’s about:

  • Human connection

  • Cultural depth

  • Spiritual traditions

  • Resilience in the face of crisis

Grab the book – Watch the trailer – Spread the word

📕 Order the Faces of Bali Coffee Table Book here
🎬 Watch the trailer now here – and let me know what you think in the comments!

Looking for support – Let’s bring Faces of Bali to more people

I’m currently looking for:

  • Streaming platforms interested in cultural documentaries

  • Open-air cinemas and event venues for a screening tour

  • Sponsors and partners who believe in meaningful storytelling

💌 Know someone who might be interested? Let’s talk.

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