A visual journey documenting folk music recorded and filmed on location, some of these performances are rare and documented for the first time. For the international team of musicians, producers, sound engineers and camera crew who came together for this unique production, Laya Project is a celebration of life and is dedicated to the survivors.

Since its release, the film went on to win several awards - including the Founder's Choice Award at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival; Best Film Award at the Byron Bay Film Festival; Special Juror's Choice Award at Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania and the Audience Award at Imaginaria Film Festival in Italy. It has been screened at international film festivals around the world, and was broadcast on the National Geographic Channel.