CLIENT:

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

PROJECT:

The Monitoring of the Illegal Killing of Elephants (MIKE)

LOCATION:

Ghana

Documenting MIKE’s impact in Ghana

As part of our collaboration with MIKE, funded by CITES and UNEP, our team travelled to Ghana to capture how rangers in Mole National Park protect endangered species by engaging and educating local communities. Using lightweight, high-spec equipment, we filmed high-quality content in remote conditions, ensuring a cost-effective, seamless production that delivered on MIKE’s objectives.

360-Degree Film | Documentary | Photography | Directing and Producing | Impact Reporting

Immersive storytelling to drive awareness and education

MIKE needed impact reporting to demonstrate how donor funding was spent. Through a combination of short- and long-form films, we captured MIKE’s conservation efforts in a way that would resonate with both local communities and global stakeholders.

Interactive 360-degree and drone filming

Operating in remote locations requires agility. With a compact yet highly skilled team, we adapted to field conditions, integrated seamlessly into the rangers’ work and maximised resources to deliver visually striking, impactful content. Powerful storytelling, efficient execution.

Joseph Edunsin (Videographer and Editor), Franklin (Ranger), Sam Callis (Film Director) and Maria Janum (Creative Director)

“We had the pleasure of visiting Mole National Park to film the daily lives of the ranger team and see how the MIKE grant had been put to use. I was really surprised by how well the funds had been allocated. The improvements were amazing – new sub-camp buildings, boreholes providing clean water, solar power grids, training programmes and a vehicle. Much of the work was carried out by local builders, ensuring that the investment also benefited the surrounding communities.”

— Maria Janum, SA Creative Director

Beyond showcasing ranger patrols and anti-poaching efforts, our films in Ghana and, last year, Zambia highlighted MIKE’s broader impact, including the role of women rangers in community education and the impact of vital investment which has transformed ranger stations and facilities. These elements helped reinforce the tangible benefits of the MIKE programme, strengthening its case for continued funding and support.

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