Toyota x Atlas Obscura

The Detour: The Gunks is a twelve-minute documentary piece created in partnership with Toyota and Atlas Obscura. The film follows host Sam O’Brien and geologist Becky Nessel on a road trip through the Shawangunk Mountains, blending conversational podcast energy with cinematic, on-the-move storytelling. As they travel in a Toyota Land Cruiser, Becky breaks down the region’s dramatic geology while we explore a series of landscapes, pulling over to learn something new at each stop. Shot in a fluid, fast-paced documentary style, the project required flexible run-and-gun camerawork, quick company moves to chase light across multiple locations, and high-quality automotive coverage to showcase Toyota’s vehicle in motion.