Lost Temple of the Inca

Directed by: Jim Aikman Released: 2026 (educational) Year of Production: 2025 Running Time: 52 min Language: English Subtitle Options: English Closed Captions Subjects: Environmental Studies, South American Studies, Anthropology Legendary archaeologist Johan Reinhard spent his career searching for the lost temples of the Inca Empire in Peru, discovering all but one: Ausangate, named after one of the most sacred mountains in the Empire. Now in his seventies, he's handed the torch to environmental scientist Preston Sowell, who believes he has found the temple at the headwaters of the Amazon River, along with mysterious artifacts, ruins and endangered wildlife. This film follows Sowell's journey of discovery, loss and adventure as he seeks to protect this sacred place from environmental devastation. Official Selection of the Outdocs Film Festival and Ladek Mountain Festival About the filmmakers Jim Aikman has been making award winning documentaries for over twenty years, combining a lifetime in the wilderness with a formal education in storytelling to craft films about sports, natural science and history. Currently based in Portland, Oregon, Jim began his career in Michigan and Colorado, traveling for projects around the globe. He has been the Creative Director and Co-Founder at Bedrock Film Works for eleven years, directing titles for platforms like National Geographic, Outside, REI and more. Host a Screening and Book the Filmmaker at your Event