# The Lake Cote Photo: A Filmmaker Investigates

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Podcast: [UAP Files Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/uap-files-podcast-6879941)
Published: 2026-04-20T00:51:52+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uapfiles/episodes/The-Lake-Cote-Photo-A-Filmmaker-Investigates-e3i55r5
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## Resource

In this episode, I’m joined by filmmaker Adam Pillon to explore one of the most compelling UFO cases ever captured on film—the Cote UFO photograph.Taken in 1971 during a government aerial mapping mission over Costa Rica, this image stands out for its clarity, credibility, and the fact it was captured on analog film using a high-precision cartographic camera. Decades later, it still hasn’t been convincingly explained.Adam, alongside producer Megan Woomer, set out to investigate this case in their documentary The Cote Photo. What started as a passion project quickly became something much deeper—connecting them with witnesses, researchers, and the original film itself.In this conversation, we cover:The story behind the Cote UFO photographWhat modern high-resolution scans revealedWhy this case is considered a cornerstone of UFO historyFirst-hand accounts from people in the regionHow making the film changed Adam’s perspectiveWhether you’re new to the topic or deep into UAP research, this is a case worth understanding.Want to support the channel? Please consider buying me a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/uapfilesLINKSWatch the trailer here: https://cotethedocumentary.comAdam Pillon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adampillon/UAP Files Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uap_files/If you enjoyed this conversation, consider subscribing for more interviews exploring UFOs, UAPs, and the people investigating them.#UFO #UAP #CotePhoto #UFOPodcast #Disclosure #cotephotoDocumentary #UFOsighting #adampillon #uapfiles #uapfilespodcast #lakecote #costaricaufo #thecotephoto

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