Daniele Colucci
Co‑Creator · Photographer · Videomaker
Stories of Raw Devotion
Discover the World's Most Hidden Rituals
Hidden stories
The world is full of stories that will blow your mind.
We travel to places that don't show up on maps or Instagram feeds. We're after the kinds of moments you can't Google, the ones whispered about by locals or hidden in plain sight, full of noise, chaos, beauty, and sometimes danger.
These aren't polished documentaries.
No hotels. No crew. One backpack. We follow the trail of stories, sleeping wherever we're welcomed, someone's couch, a tent, the back of a truck. Our trips are built on word of mouth. Locals point us to someone who knows someone. That's how we find the things no one talks about.
Feria Internacional de la Pirotecnia, Mexico
200 bulls loaded with rockets are thrown against thousands of people, 53 wounded.
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Vegetarian Festival, Thailand
Spirit mediums pierce their skin to get rid of evil.
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Exploding Hammers, Mexico
Hammers packed with explosives slam stone anvils.
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Tinku de Macha, Bolivia
Day 1: Dance. Day 2: Fight. Day 3: Mourn. At 4,000m, the blood seals a harvest year.
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Two people, one mission.
Mattia Astori
Co‑Creator · Producer · Photographer
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FAQ
For a bit more context
Why are you doing this?
To capture humanity where it’s most raw and ambiguous. Not to give answers, but to raise questions. Real stories come from people’s mouths, and we want to let them speak. Our hope is that you walk away wondering why, just as a devotee explains why they do what they do. Photos show the spark. Stories reveal the soul.
Why only photos for now?
This started as a photo project. Trip after trip, our followers asked to see more, pushing us to evolve it into a fuller story, documentaries we are now making. Photos remain the fast lane to share the journey as we build the long form.
Contact us
For story tips, collaboration ideas or anything else, email us at mattiastori@gmail.com.