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We produce meaningful, story-driven, cinematic-documentary films about

PEOPLE | WILDLIFE | CONSERVATION

*Frames taken from projects.

Films
Linking Livelihoods and Landscape | Beyond the Return of the Rhino

Linking Livelihoods and Landscape | Beyond the Return of the Rhino

The North Luangwa Conservation Programme aims to double its impact across the iconic Luangwa landscape with increased co-management partnerships with communities across the wider area #LinkingLivelihoodsandLandscape. A healthy landscape results in stable livelihoods. Linking the park to the surrounding communities' socio-economic development at a household level is the key to the long-term successful conservation of this key wilderness area with improved community buy-in with the ability to sustain their livelihoods from the landscape. The Luangwa is still threatened, with hundreds of thousands of people relying on this resource, if we don’t act now to protect the source, hydrology and tributaries, they will be gone in 5 – 10 years, leading to an irrevocable loss in less than a generation. The NLCP has a proven track record in its 38 years in the landscape with 20 years since the introduction of the black rhino, with a steady increase in population numbers and decreased illegal activities across protected areas while bringing tourism, employment and the protection of the natural resource that provides the necessities of life. The Landscape Integration Unit, currently funded by USAID, has been established to ensure inclusivity and equality with all stakeholders as we share one vision, understanding that conserving these resources is the key to a sustainable and healthy future for animals and people alike. __________________________________________________________________________ Assignment for North Luangwa Conservation Programme | Zambia.
Abashimba Trailer: The return of lions to Nsumbu

Abashimba Trailer: The return of lions to Nsumbu

"Can one species help restore a landscape — and a culture?" Film synopsis: On the shores of the world-famous Lake Tanganyika in northern Zambia, lies Nsumbu: a recovering national park; a refuge for wildlife; and a bastion of ecological stability for the region. The surrounding area is also the cultural wellspring of the Tabwa people, whose Royal Family identifies as the “Clan of the Lions” — or, "Abashimba". But lions – Africa’s apex predator, and the Abashimba symbol – are missing from the landscape. A local conservation organisation, the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme, spearheads the reintroduction. It is ecologically essential to return lions to Nsumbu, but their task is substantial. What does it take to return lions to Nsumbu and help restore an ecosystem? Will the local community truly welcome Africa’s top predator back into their homeland? Can the return of a species restore cultural ties to a landscape? Abashimba goes behind the scenes to explore the inextricable link between people and landscapes. It explores the complexities involved in implementing conservation across large complex landscapes, and examines what role cultural heritage can play in the restoration and preservation of biodiversity. ________________________________________________________________________ *This film is currently in production and looking for funding. For more information please contact matthew@therustymokoro.com or mana@therustymokoro.com ________________________________________________________________________ Production // The Rusty Mokoro Script and Director // Mana Meadows and Matthew Blair  DOP // Matthew Blair  Additional Cinematography // Richard Watson, Samson Moyo and Mana Meadows  Edit // Matthew Blair & Richard Watson Sound design & Colourist // Richard Watson (Obscura Films) In collaboration with Frankfurt Zoological Society, Nsumbu-Tanganyika Conservation Programme, Zambian Carnivore Programme and North Luangwa Conservation Programme. ________________________________________________________________________ You can learn more and follow the story on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therustymokoro/ ________________________________________________________________________
ABOUT

Who we are

FILM | PHOTOGRAPHY | JOURNALISM

We are a small team that shares over 10 years of experience as conservation practitioners, photographers, writers and filmmakers.

We are based in Lusaka, Zambia, and are available across the region for short and long form documentary, commercial safari commissions, travel assignments and non-profit  collaborations.

Our Equipment

Over the years we have curated our equipment to suit our style of filming so that it is easy to carry into the field, is unobtrusive and produces professional broadcast level quality imagery and audio.

For more details please follow the link below.

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