A STORY OF CRIME AND REDEMPTION

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A daring look at the underbelly of the global art market, LOOT exposes the criminal network that used child soldiers to violently raid Cambodian temples then delivered blood antiquities to the homes of billionaires and elite western museums.

The story is deeply emotional, relying on former looters to tell their story and the top American detective to unravel a criminal network stretching from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the top of the Western art world.

“A gripping exploration of the murky links between art, crime and morality in the global art market.”
“Terrific … documents the theft of artifacts known as “blood antiquities” during Cambodia’s civil war. "
“Making waves across the globe for its daring exploration of the underworld of the international art market.”
“The sprawling tale takes viewers from temples deep in the sweltering jungles of Southeast Asia to the heights of the Western art world.”

Don Millar draws on expertise telling compelling stories about art and artists, as well as his immersive experience in the international art world. He is the director of the 2018 feature documentary BOTERO; additional credits include RIDE THE VIBRATIONS (2021) and A FINAL SKETCH (2025). He is co-creator of the digital series ART SNAP. Don is also a former board member at the Contemporary Art Gallery (Vancouver) and an Ambassador for HET HEM (Amsterdam). Don is a lens-based artist.
Cole Northey is a seasoned director-producer of film and television known for his compelling storytelling and cinematic style. He has directed and produced projects such as THIS BLOWS (CBC Series), A FINAL SKETCH (2024), and BOTERO (2018). As a key creative at Untold Creative, Cole has collaborated with major brands, artists, and networks to deliver high-quality, visually striking content that resonates with audiences worldwide.
Ponita’s work explores themes of culture, gender and identity. Previous film credits include PEOPLE GROW WINGS (2021) and HERITAGE (2020), featuring the Cambodian Royal Ballet in performance at the sacred temple complex at Angkor Wat. Ponita has was formerly an assignment editor for broadcast news.
Makara is a Phnom Penh-based documentary filmmaker focused on Anthropology and social purpose films. His previous credits include “KOH KER: THE LOST WONDER” (2013), JUNGLE GUARD (2019) and THE FIRST (2019). Makara is a recipient of “The Royal Order of Cambodia - Thipaden.” He previously worked as a photographer and film director at the Documentation Center of Cambodia, DC-Cam.

Don.millar@newtheorypictures.com

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“A gripping exploration of the murky links between art, crime and morality in the global art market.”

“Terrific … documents the theft of artifacts known as “blood antiquities” during Cambodia’s civil war. "

“Making waves across the globe for its daring exploration of the underworld of the international art market.”

“The sprawling tale takes viewers from temples deep in the sweltering jungles of Southeast Asia to the heights of the Western art world.”