Into the Dragon’s Lair

HONORABLE MENTION: For Cinematography – IWFF 2010
NOMINATED: Sondrio Festival 2010
FINALIST: Sound Award - Wildscreen Panda Awards 2010, winners announced in October 2010
FINALIST: International People & Animals Award - Wildscreen Panda Awards 2010, winners announced in October 2010
FIRST RUNNER UP: Best Camera Award - International NaturVision Film Festival 2010
Blue Ocean Festival
FINALIST: Broadcast Award - BLUE Ocean Film Festival 2010, winners announced in August 2010
FINALIST:  Excellence in Underwater Cinematography Award - BLUE Ocean Film Festival 2010, winners announced in August 2010
FINALIST:  Original Music Score Award - BLUE Ocean Film Festival 2010, winners announced in August 2010

A terrifying journey into the darkest underwaters of the Okavango Delta – marine photographer Roger Horrocks along with veteran diver Didier Noirot follow the giant Nile crocodile into what most would consider a death-trap.  His almost obsessive drive to connect with this ancient creature will mean facing a host of dangerous encounters.

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Free Passage to Angola

Displaced by decades of war, both the people and animals of Angola have slowly begun a journey back home to rediscover their ancestral lands. A moving film which chronicles the thousands of elephants who have mapped routes through a country riddled with landmines, and enthralled onlookers with their apparent ability to detect and avoid the remains of man’s violations.

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Troop

Amidst the fascinating contrast of urban sprawl and majestic African coastline live the energetic and entertaining Cape Peninsula baboons. This unique primate soap series chronicles the escapades of this troop and reveals the ups and downs of some special characters that playfully wreak havoc amongst their human neighbours.

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The Giant Pink S

SELECTED: For highlighting problems concerning the environment, its conservation, human activities and sustainable development – Sondrio Festival 2010, winners announced in October 2010.

The worldwide-acclaimed success story of an S-shaped island breeding facility for the threatened Lesser Flamingos is short-lived when the excesses of man begin to encroach upon this beautiful sanctuary.

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Endangered

It would seem unthinkable that one in four mammals are at risk of extinction;  however with this fact being confirmed by the IUCN, this film takes the viewer on a guided tour to seek out the rare and threatened species of South Africa – an essential record of the wondrous creatures that may not be there tomorrow.

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Animal Nation

We live in a cacophony of man-made stimulation – entertainment, city noises, and instantaneous communication, the list is endless. However some people silence the distractions of life, and tap into the voices of the natural world. This coming-of-age film takes a much needed look at what this exploration can mean to us.

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The Kalahari

It’s a battle for life for the animals that dwell within the severe conditions of South Africa’s Kalahari desert - adaptation overrules size and strength. For the wildlife population of this diverse desert  it’s a daily battle to get through the dry season, for the audience a fascinating demonstration of nature’s immense capacity to survive.

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Peace Parks

The borders dividing countries in southern Africa share the same splendour of untouched natural expanse. Using new 3D technology, along with insights from the locals and the success of organisations such as Peace Parks, we discover the importance of a shared sense of conservation and caring for our lands.

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Keepers of the Cape

As we witness the rapid demise of our natural world intensify, so the challenge for humans to act as safeguards for our animals and plants increases. This film, presented by zoologist Tali Hoffman, reveals the breathtaking wonders of the Western Cape and the environmental problems and possible solutions it now faces.

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Rainbow Nature

Against the dry, earthy landscape of the Orange River region, this film details the colourful presence of the striking Rainbow Lizard, the surrounding Augrabies Waterfall, and the myths and legends sustained by the area’s local communities.

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Modern Migrations

This series, hosted by Survivor South Africa’s Mark Bayly, follows the highly-strategic movement of wild animals beyond the fences that are in place for their protection and that of the habitat surrounds. Take a flight with precision flyers and witness the action involved in the transportation of some of South Africa’s favourite wildlife.

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Camp Raiders

The Kruger National Park receives hordes of tourists with high expectations of spotting the Big Five on the ultimate African safari.  Some leave disappointed; however one guaranteed sighting is the charismatic crew of camp-dwelling animals – from squirrels stealing crumbs to monkeys executing burglaries  - witness what the park’s regulars get up to on a daily basis.

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Chameleon

A cross-continental, cinematographic spectacular, which examines the weird and wonderful chameleons of the world – delving into a macro look at their strange alien-like characteristics and mysterious aura.

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Wild Walk

AWARD:  Best “Out of Africa” Mini Series on Indian Television – The Indian Television Academy 2009

This 13-part mini-series is hosted by internationally-acclaimed conservation journalist Swati Thiyagarajan, who enlightens her audience with a quality understanding of some of the most controversial conservation issues of South Africa. Each episode gives a brilliant holistic look at the beauties and threats of some of the most intriguing wild places and faces of Africa.

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A Kalahari Tail

WINNER:  Merit Award for Animal Behaviour – IWFF 2009
WINNER: ROSCAR Award for best Natural History Production with a Limited Budget – Wild Talk Africa 2009
AWARD: Jury Recognition – Japan Wildlife Film Festival 2009
SELECTED FOR COMPETITION: Sondrio Festival 2010, winners announced in October 2010.

A story about character-filled squirrels of the Kalahari Desert, and their adaptation in order to survive the ever-challenging conditions of the desert.

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Antarctica – Journey into the White Desert

HONORABLE MENTION: For Creative Approach – IWFF 2010
HONORABLE MENTION: For Storytelling – IWFF 2010

This film explores South Africa’s role in the greatest wilderness on earth and showcases some of the groundbreaking research that could make a difference to our survival on this planet.

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Desert Wanderers

This film reveals the life of the Namib Desert Elephants, and the environment they have had to become accustomed to, to ensure their survival and preserve their home.

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Dragon Mountains

An entrancing documentary which transports viewers to fossilized remnants of “Massypondyris” and its unhatched eggs that contain the oldest dinosaur embryo in the world.  Shot on the Drakensberg Mountains, this film surveys a whole new dimension of the geological and paleontological wonders of this mountain.

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How to Catch a Crocodile

Think you’ve got what it takes to catch a crocodile!? This unbelievable look how a team of crocodile researchers trap and sample these enormous reptiles will convince you otherwise.

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Legends of the Lake

“Everyone has beliefs… we know, that our being is in the lake” (Chief Ntsundeni Netshiavha)

This film juxtaposes the ancient wisdom to the contemporary scientific knowledge, therefore exposes the impact of both schools of thought in encouraging communal solutions towards the future.

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Out of Africa – Frogs in Demand

SELECTED FOR SCREENING: International Nature Film Festival GREEN SCREEN 2010
FINALIST: For Biodiversity Award - International Nature Film Festival GREEN SCREEN 2010

In recent times, frogs from every continent around the world have suffered from unexplained high death rates, resulting in various species undergoing severe population reductions and pushing others towards extinction.   Join Professor Louis du Preez and Marius Burger as they investigate what they believe is the reason for the decline of amphibians.

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The Cheetah Diaries, Series 1

The Cheetah Diaries is an incredible profile of the work done by an extra-ordinary team of women, cheetahs and dogs! Their methods are modern, controversial and are constantly coming under fire from detractors. 

This documentary chronicles the lives of the cheetah cubs at the centre located amongst the vineyards outside Stellenbosch, and follows their training to become ambassador cats.

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The Cheetah Diaries, Series 2

Following the popular first season, this series returns with all the well-loved characters and new additions to the Cheetah Outreach programme of South Africa.  Follow the lives of this collection of charismatic cats, their handlers and the exciting new natural methods of conservation.

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The Zoo that Saved the World

From one of the top 10 Zoo’s in the world, this is a zoo narrative with a difference. It is a series that shows viewers unique action-orientated footage of how a Zoo plays a crucial and dynamic role in the field in Africa.

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Wandering Wild

A presenter-driven documentary that explores the greater Kruger National Park through the eyes of a wildlife filmmaker.  Stand with Lianne Slegh in the middle of the Limpopo River and be aware of the transformation of a dry river into an endless flow of water and life.

The Search for the Knysna Elephants

HONORABLE MENTION: For Graphics & Animation – IWFF 2010

Very little is known about the elephants of the Knysna Forest because it is difficult to study an animal that you cannot find, some even doubt their existence.  In this documentary, we follow the search for the proof of the existence of the Knysna Elephants. 

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Gorillas:  A journey for Survival

SELECTED FOR SCREENING: Ecozine International Film Festival and Environment 2010, 14-23 May, Zaragoza, Spain

This world class story governed by emotive footage relates a memorable anecdote, and celebrates the role played by the Gorillas as they became true ambassadors, having travelled through more countries than an average human being.

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Nature of Life

WINNER: Prize of Hope – International Festival of Sustainable Development Films - ekotopfilm  2009
NOMINATED:  Best Director – Sichuan TV Festival 2009
NOMINATED: Best Long Documentary – Sichuan TV Festival 2009
HONORABLE MENTION: For Cultural Message – IWFF 2009
SELECTED FOR SCREENING: International Nature Film Festival GREEN SCREEN 2010
SELECTED: For highlighting problems concerning the environment, its conservation, human activities and sustainable development – Sondrio Festival 2010, winners announced in October 2010

An epic documentary feature film that will provide solutions to humanity’s greatest challenge yet – Global Climate Change.

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The Lewis Gordon Pugh Story

WINNER: Best Expedition Adventure Award , International NaturVision Film Festival 2010
SCREENING: Filmfest Vimperk, Czech Republic, 5 – 8 October 2010

Ice Man documents the extraordinary physiological and psychological journey of Lewis Pugh’s long distance swims in the freezing waters of both the south and the North Pole.

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Planet Africa

Planet Africa gives a fresh approach to documentary television.  Using an exciting and upbeat style, the focus is on bringing awareness of positive community-driven stories by taking the audience on a journey throughout Africa to experience first-hand environmental and community issues. 

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