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Scientology Media Productions earned Gold at the 2025 Viddy Awards for Destination: Scientology showcasing Del Valle, Mexico, a Mexico City neighborhood often described as an open-air museum.

Scientology Media Productions claimed Gold at the 2025 Viddy Awards for Destination: Scientology showcasing Amsterdam, a longstanding hub for free thinkers, artists and innovators.

Scientology Media Productions took home Gold at the 2025 dotCOMM Awards for an episode of Destination: Scientology featuring Columbus, Ohio—a city celebrated for its team spirit and community pride. The episode earned top honors in the Cultural Video category.

Scientology Media Productions earned Gold at the 2025 dotCOMM Awards for an episode of Destination: Scientology showcasing Denver, Colorado. The episode earned top honors in the Cultural Video category.

Set against the backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Denver is a place where the spirit of adventure and love for the outdoors run deep. From world-class skiing to scenic hiking trails, nature is woven into its identity, alongside its enduring pioneer spirit.

From its origins as a remote trading post, Dallas has blazed a trail to become a global city with a frontier spirit that still defines its identity. That same bold energy drives the Church of Scientology of Dallas, helping residents pursue spiritual freedom and live life on their own terms.

A world-class capital and icon of culture and tolerance, Amsterdam has long been a beacon for free thinkers, innovators and artists. From building the world’s first stock market to reclaiming land from the sea, the city is a testament to human ingenuity and bold ideas.

Columbus, Ohio, is a classic all-American city powered by pride, passion and team spirit. The state capital and one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, it’s known as “The Biggest Small Town in America”—a place defined by Midwestern warmth, where the community rallies year-round behind the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Just blocks from the State Capitol, the Church of Scientology Sacramento stands as the largest surviving example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture in the city. Meticulously restored, it serves as a testament to Sacramento’s rich past.

Del Valle is a neighborhood often described as an open-air museum—a place where Mexico’s rich cultural legacy lives on through indigenous sculptures, towering murals and landmarks of the nation’s pre-Hispanic past.

Orlando, the Theme Park Capital of the World, enchants some 60 million people who visit from across the globe every year.

Brussels is filled with old-world charm, stunning Art Nouveau architecture and tempting chocolate shops around nearly every street corner.

Standing amidst the stunning Rocky Mountains, Salt Lake City is home to some of the best skiing in the world and a place where community bonds are cherished. The Church of Scientology works with all faiths to help build a brighter future for all Salt Lakers.

Viewers will learn the history of Detroit’s stratospheric rise from a fur-trading fort to the automobile capital of the world. They’ll also see how the Church works with the city on humanitarian objectives that are having a lasting impact on Motor City.

Bogotá, the capital of Colombia, is located in the middle of the Andes at a breathtaking height of 8,530 feet above sea level. Follow the foothills into the city and, rising prominently on Calle 100, is the eight-story Church of Scientology Bogotá.

San Diego, the sun-kissed city known as “the birthplace of California,” captures the world’s imagination as America’s mythic Surf City.

This episode explores the history of the city, including its singular distinction as “The Cradle of Humankind”—the place where humanity started.

Scientology’s roots in New Zealand stretch back to 1955, when the Church of Scientology of Auckland was founded there as only the second Church in the world.

Viewers of the episode will visit some of the city’s historical landmarks, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthplace, as well as some of the major corporations that drive Atlanta’s economy—from Coca-Cola’s headquarters to a host of film and television studios.

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to an exciting mix of thriving cultures, prosperous industries and a strong sense of community—known among locals as “Minnesota Nice.”

Not far from the banks of the Danube now stands the Church of Scientology Budapest, a symbol of spiritual freedom for Hungarians of all faiths.

This episode explores KC pride, the rich cultural history of the city and the contributions the Church makes to this Midwestern community—from providing relief services during the pandemic to its ongoing spiritual and educational support.

The city is known for its historic public squares, iconic architecture, museums and amazing cuisine. It’s now also renowned for the meticulously restored villa that is home to the Church of Scientology Padova.

In the heart of the city, just a stone’s throw from famed Hyde Park and surrounded in every direction by world-renowned landmarks, is the Church of Scientology of Sydney.

Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and enter a city born from the Gold Rush of the 1840s and sustained from the Tech Rush of the new millennium—San Francisco.

Tokyo is a city of contrasts. Renowned for reverence to ancient traditions, it also shows devotion to technology as the world’s most future-forward metropolis.

It is a city known for its food carts, craft breweries and its coffee—Portland, Oregon. Found at the end of the Oregon Trail, this hipster haven is ensconced in the lush surroundings of the Willamette Valley.

Birmingham, the second most populous city in the United Kingdom, is celebrated both for its medieval heritage and its role in launching the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th century.

One of the largest metropolitan areas on the planet and the oldest capital city in the Americas, Mexico City is a fascinating mix of ancient roots, colonial influence and cosmopolitan culture.

The Love River winds through this city of ancient tradition and 21st-century innovation, a city built on the foundation of Confucianism—Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

The Tournament of Roses and the Rose Bowl are world famous. In fact, this New Year’s Day tradition is synonymous with the Ball Drop of Times Square.

Dublin, Ireland, is a thousand-year-old city, famed for its poets and writers, its traditional dance and its welcoming spirit making anyone feel at home.

It is the city of Hans Christian Andersen—and the birthplace of some of the world’s most beloved fairy tales. Originally a small fishing village established by the Vikings, today Copenhagen—Denmark’s capital city—is one of the world’s premier tourist destinations.

Miami, Florida. A tropical paradise unlike any other, it is a sultry melting pot of many different customs and cultures, spiced with a lot of Latin heat.

Every year it draws new visionaries, creatives and young dreamers who envision the radical future of our digital landscape. They flock from around the world to pursue a goal of becoming the next titan of tech, much like Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg.

For generations it’s been the cultural hub of African-American and Caribbean life in the United States.

A stone’s throw away from St. Paul’s Cathedral, in the center of the City of London, there’s another historic building of religious importance—the Church of Scientology London.

Melbourne is one of the world’s most culturally diverse cities. It is also a city known for its coffee, food and as the sporting capital of the world. In Melbourne, sport is a religion that crosses all cultures and faiths.

Formerly vast swaths of citrus orchards and old Hollywood movie sets, today the San Fernando Valley has morphed into a land of aerospace pioneers, global entertainment giants and diverse, growing communities.

Nestled in the heart of Tampa, Florida, is the city’s historic touchstone. In the center of the Latino district of Ybor City, Ybor Square is an 80,000-square-foot building that has loomed over Tampa’s skyline since the 1880s.

It’s an international capital of finance, fashion, theater and communications, home to a global mix of cultures, where some 200 languages are spoken—New York City.