An encounter with the Dayaks in this ‘Forbidden Forest’ led New Zealand born photographer, David Metcalf, and Brisbane performance coach, Rex Urwin, to take up the cause of the Dayak tribe, who still live traditional lives with great respect to their environment. The Dayaks live in fear of the constant damage being done to the rainforest, yet cannot afford the cost of the lengthy journey back up the river to their original village.

After hearing the Dayak’s tale of displacement a year ago, Metcalf and Urwin were inspired to gather a group of Aussie men, and make the expedition to return the Dayaks to their village.