The Living Maya could not have been produced without the direct input of nearly 100 Toledo Maya, including village elders and The Maya Leaders of Southern Belize (now the Maya Leaders Alliance). The Maya opened their homes, their lives, and gave of their time so that an accurate accounting of their culture could be preserved. Below, meet some of the Mayan leaders who assisted in the documentary's development. Cayatano Ico, Chairman, Toledo Cacao Growers Association, Diego Bol, Founding Member, Toledo Maya Cultural Council, Pedro Che, Chairman, Grain Growers Association, Pedro Kukul, Founding Member, Q'eqchi' Council of Belize, Pio Coc, JP, Program Coordinator, Toledo Maya Cultural Council, Bartolo Teul, Project Coordinator, Golden Stream Corridor Preserve, and Q'eqchi' Council of Belize Executive Board Member, Reyes Chun, Project Coordinator, Toledo Ecotourism Association. Dr. Angel Cal, President, University of Belize, Pulcheria Teul, Founder, Toledo Maya Women's Council, Santiago Coc, Caretaker, Lubaantun Ruins and artist, Magdalena Cho, Social Activist, Widow of Julian Cho, noted Toledo Mayan leader, Gregory Ch´oc, Chairperson, Q'eqchi' Council of Belize, spokesperson, Mayan Leaders Alliance.