Ghost Elephants
For a decade, Dr. Steve Boyes has been in search of a mysterious, elusive herd of Ghost Elephants in the highlands of Angola — a wooded plateau virtually uninhabited, but in size as large as England. He sets out with master trackers from Namibia, the best remaining in the world, but there is a deep underlying question: would it not be better to keep these gigantic elephants rather as a dream, as ghosts, as the White Whale, than finding them in reality?
Location: Namibia & Angola
Director: Werner Herzog
Distributor: National Geographic Documentary Films
Field Notes: Kabompo River Expedition
The Kabompo River flows for over 740km and contributes about 1/5th of the total volume of the upper Zambezi. Over 26 days the team found a largely intact river, surrounded by breathtaking gorges and numerous hot springs. They surveyed a diversity of habitats, potentially finding undescribed fish species.
Location: Kabompo, Zambia
Partner: The Wilderness Project
Sony: Ishamba — Behind the Scenes
A powerful documentary short produced in collaboration with Sony Middle East and Africa exploring the cultural resilience of the Batwa community in Ruhija, Uganda, as they fight to preserve the endangered Rutwa language amidst ancestral displacement. Directed by Jigar Ganatra, the film served as a technical showcase for Sony's elite cinema line. As the Behind-the-Scenes filmmaker, I documented the intersection of high-end cinematography and raw storytelling, capturing how G Master lenses and cutting-edge technology were deployed in rugged environments to honour the "Keepers of the Forest."
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda
Partner: Sony Middle East & Africa
The Bridge
The Bridge explores the Okavango Delta, showcasing the connection between science and tradition through conservationist Gosaitse Tubatsi. The film highlights the importance of bridging traditional knowledge with modern science, emphasising mutual trust and respect. Gosaitse advocates for collaboration between indigenous communities and scientists to protect and preserve the environment, highlighting the influence of indigenous wisdom on the Delta's history.
Location: Okavango Delta, Botswana
Running Represents Life
This compelling short documentary delves into Kori's connection with endurance running, highlighting its transformative impact and the valuable lessons he has gained throughout his journey.
Location: Ishara, Masai Mara, Kenya
