ON A QUEST: WITH JASWANT | Season 1 | 6 Episodes |
Emmy® 2024 | For Your Consideration |
Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series Or Special
and in all categories, including
Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Program
ON A QUEST with Jaswant is told from a filmmaker's perspective. He explores beautiful countries, from the cities, small towns, and villages to remote areas, on a quest to learn and document untold stories, history, hidden wonders, arts, culture, food, people, and places. He thinks the images and stories of our fascinating world are worth preserving, documenting, and sharing. Shrestha holds a deep connection with his camera and the natural world around him. He thinks it is the filmmaker's responsibility to capture every story around them so it can be preserved for future generations.
Hosted/Written/Directed/Produced by: Jaswant Dev Shrestha
Executive Produced by: Carlos Sargedas
Director of Photography: Jaswant Dev Shrestha, Carlos Sargedas
Additional Photography: Carlos Araújo, João Antero
Underwater Photography: Manuel Anselmo, Guy Costa
Drone: Carlos Sargedas, Bruno Oliveira
Sound Mixing/Mastering: André Tavares
Original Music: André Barros
Revisitando o nosso fado
Rearranged by Tiago Ferreira (piano)
Veronika Taraban (violin)
Pela baixa
Rearranged by Tiago Ferreira (piano)
Veronika Taraban (violin)
Historical Consultant: Alfredo Souto Neves Côrte-Real
Interviews
Historian; Mário Nascimento (Lisbon City Museum)
Public Relations; Susana Repolho Correia (Castle of São Jorge)
Andreia Conceição Director (Maritime Museum of Sesimbra)
Boat Captain, Carlos Ferraz (Princesa de Sesimbra)
Boat Builder: Rui Farinha
Harbor Rep: António Franco
Boat Vertigem Azul: Maria João Fonseca, Pedro Vieira
Lagoeiro Restaurante: Chef Fernanda Verissimo, Gabriel
Fisherman; Mestre Xixa
Anthia Diving Center
Rita Gabriel (Diving Instructor)
Jori Silva (Diving Instructor)
João Paulo Costa
Miguel Balsa
Vertente Natural: João da Luz
Fernanda Chagas and Amandio (Sesimbra Safari)
Special Thanks to
Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, Castelo de São Jorge/ EGEAC, Lisbon City Museum, Câmara Municipal de Sesimbra, Arrábida Film Commission, Alentejo e Ribatejo Film Commission.
Special Thanks to
Pramila Adhikari, Ranjana Chhetri, Dev Kumar Shrestha, Maria Fernanda Sargedas, Margarida Froufe, Armanda Rodrigues, Janet Fukae, Kevin Mukherji & Mark Fukae.
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On A Quest: with Jaswant (Trailer) 2024
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ON A QUEST with Jaswant is told from a filmmaker's perspective, exploring beautiful countries, cities, small towns, and remote villages to learn and document untold stories, history, hidden wonders, arts, culture, food, people, and places.
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S1_EP1_ON A QUEST_with Jaswant (Portugal's Lisbon)
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Jaswant travels from Los Angeles to Lisbon, where he explores the history behind the city's landmarks, from the Age of Discoveries to the devastating Great Lisbon Earthquake of 1755.
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The Night Fishing (Season 1_Episode 2)
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Jaswant heads to Sesimbra, a fishing village where he connects with local fishermen and immerses himself into their lifestyle, then goes to film a 10-hour night fishing trip in the Atlantic.
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S1_EP3_ON A QUEST_with Jaswant_Magical Dolphins in the Wild
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Jaswant is determined to have an intimate experience with the Bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat, and he makes numerous attempts to fulfill his dreams of filming them as they showcase their acrobatic moves.
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S1_EP4_Outdoor Adventure and Beyond
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Jaswant challenges himself to film a coasteering adventure on the rugged coast, explore a medieval castle, visit a traditional Portuguese-style home bakery, and observe seagulls' activities on a rainy day.
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S1_EP5_Natural Park and Beyond
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Jaswant explores the caves of the Arrabida region; he finds various ancient uses of cork, learns about a unique rock used by local artists to make souvenirs, and finally, gets to taste Pitaya fruit juice and ice cream.
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S1_EP6_Cabo Espichel
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Jaswant explores the Portuguese art of Calcade, admires the rugged natural beauty of Cabo Espichel, and learns about the area's dinosaur footprints, ancient Chapel, and the Farol do Cabo Espichel lighthouse.
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ON A QUEST: WITH JASWANT | Season 1 | 6 Episodes |
7 videos
Emmy® 2024 | For Your Consideration |
Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series Or Special
and in all categories, including
Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction ProgramON A QUEST with Jaswant is told from a filmmaker's perspective. He explores beautiful countries, from the cities, smal...
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Mustang Secrets Beyond The Himalayas (90 mins)
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Emmy Award winner Jaswant Dev Shrestha sets on a journey into the remote mountain areas of Mustang in Nepal to explore the unseen aspects of the Annapurna Region and learn about the local culture, spiritual beliefs, and festivals they celebrate.
