InCircus – Documentary Series
Behind the scenes of extraordinary performers. InCircus explores the artistry, discipline, and resilience of circus life through the story of aerialist Silvia Dopazo — filmed across Miami, Montreal, and Indianapolis.
Overview
- Project: InCircus – Documentary Series
- Episode Highlight: Silvia Dopazo (Aerialist)
- Locations: Miami (FL, USA), Montreal (QC, Canada), Indianapolis (IN, USA)
- Format: 3-part short documentary series
- Produced by: Caldera Films
The Story
Circus performers live between light and shadow — moments of spectacular artistry on stage balanced with the physical and emotional challenges backstage. InCircus captures these realities through aerialist Silvia Dopazo as she trains, performs, and reflects during a pivotal chapter in her career.
Episodes
Part 1 — Miami
In Miami, Silvia reflects on her roots in aerial performance and the discipline required to stay at the top of her art.
Part 2 — Montreal
Montreal — a global circus hub — sets the stage for Silvia’s evolution as she adapts to new challenges in training and creativity.
Part 3 — Indianapolis
The series closes in Indianapolis with Silvia’s emotional final performance before the show was unexpectedly canceled — a poignant chapter captured with intimacy and care.
Our Approach
We adopted a vérité-style documentary method to balance raw access with cinematic quality. Lightweight camera rigs enabled agile coverage of rehearsals, candid conversations, and aerial sequences.
- On-location interviews with naturalistic lighting
- Multi-camera coverage for performance
- High-frame-rate capture for slow-motion aerial work
Impact
- Featured in Caldera Films documentary reel
- Shared across performing arts communities and press
- Proof-of-concept for continued docuseries development
Credits
- Director: Enrique Caldera
- Director of Photography: Enrique Caldera
- Producer: EC
- Editor: EC
FAQ
What is InCircus?
A three-part documentary series exploring the discipline, artistry, and human stories behind circus performance.
Who is Silvia Dopazo?
Silvia is an internationally recognized aerialist whose journey anchors this series, filmed across Miami, Montreal, and Indianapolis.
Will there be more episodes?
Yes. InCircus is expanding to feature additional performers and circus troupes globally.
Work With Us
Caldera Films produces branded documentaries and creative campaigns worldwide.