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LION
BBC Studios for National Geographic / Disney
To capture this ambitious four-part series, I joined a dedicated team, spending four years across multiple shoots following the Topi Pride in the Maasai Mara, Kenya. Countless days and nights spent among these lions, learning the character of each individual, forged a deep connection and a profound understanding of their lives.
Over time, one remarkable story emerged. Kio was just a tiny cub when we first met him, taking his first uncertain steps into the world. Through the changing seasons, we watched him grow, survive against the odds, and emerge as a magnificent male. This is his story.
Role: Long Lens and Night/Thermal Cinematography
Equipment: Canon CN20 • ARRI Alexa 35 • Selex Super Hawk
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MAMMALS
BBC Natural History Unit
I filmed this sequence over the course of a month in the remote canyons of Serra da Capivara, Brazil. The story follows a group of capuchin monkeys adapting to one of the harshest environments on Earth. Through innovative behaviours, these intelligent primates have developed unique strategies for surviving the extreme heat of the dry season. Narrated by David Attenborough, the sequence opens the “Heat” episode of the series.
Role: Lead Cinematographer – Long Lens & Drone
Equipment: Canon CN20 • RED Helium • DJI Mavic Pro
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QUEENS
Wildstar Films for National Geographic / Disney
I worked on the Rainforest Queens episode, filming bonobos for up to 180 days in the remote jungles of the Democratic Republic of the Congo—the only place in the world where this great ape survives. The matriarchal society of bonobos has rarely been documented, and this was the first full episode dedicated to revealing their secret lives in the wild.
Tracking them for more than 25 kilometres each day through swamps and dense vegetation, the Congo Basin proved to be an extremely challenging place to film. It was a huge team effort, but one that was ultimately worthwhile, all to give audiences around the world a rare insight into the complex society of our closest relatives.
Role: Long Lens & Drone Cinematography
Equipment: Canon CN20 • RED Gemini • DJI Mavic Pro
The full episode is now available on Nat Geo YouTube channel:
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Moon: Nature's Secret Force
Humblebee Films for Sky TV
Filming a total lunar eclipse over the high mountains of the Sierra Madre in Mexico was a rare opportunity. In this region of great bird biodiversity, the daily rhythms of these species were about to be disrupted by the moon’s shadow. For a few minutes, the light disappeared, and the vast landscape was transformed into complete darkness.
Role: Long-lens, Time-lapse and Drone Cinematography
Equipment: Canon CN20 • RED Gemini • DJI Mavic Pro
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Animals Up Close with Bertie Gregory "Elephant Quest"
Wildstar Films for National Geographic / Disney
In the heart of the dense rainforest of the Central African Republic lies a forest clearing. For many years, families of forest elephants have gathered here to socialize and extract minerals from the soil.
I filmed there over the course of two months, working both day and night. Using tree stands, thermal imaging technology, and camera traps, we were able to capture fascinating behaviour without disturbing the sensitive elephants or the other wildlife that gathers at this unique hotspot.
Role: Long-lens and Night Thermal Cinematography
Equipment: Canon CN20 • RED Gemini • Selex Super Hawk
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OUR LIVING WORLD
WildSpace Productions for Netflix
At the mouth of the Amazon Delta in Brazil lies Amapá Island, home to a rarely seen population of jaguars and a unique ecosystem shaped by powerful tides. For several weeks, we documented the island’s remarkable wildlife for the series.
Role: Long-lens Cinematography
Equipment: Canon CN20 • RED Helium • Shooter F1
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PRIMATES
BBC Natural History Unit
This sequence reveals the unique behavior of one of Africa’s rarest and least-known primates. The drill monkey found on the remote island of Bioko, off the coast of West Africa. Surrounded by the dark waters of the Atlantic, Bioko’s shores are constantly shaped by the sea, with all kinds of natural treasures washing ashore. Among them, coconuts have become a prized delicacy for the island’s drills.
But reaching the nutritious flesh inside is no easy task. Armed with powerful jaws and enormous canine teeth, these remarkable primates have developed an ingenious way to crack open the tough coconut shell.
Role: Long-lens Cinematography
Equipment: Canon CN20 • RED Helium • Shooter F1
Over more than a decade and across numerous expeditions, I have had the privilege of working with drill monkeys, documenting the lives of these elusive animals. In collaboration with Drill Films, we have filmed their stories and behavior for a range of productions.
Lost Kings of Bioko
Gulofilm, Doclights and Drill Films for Smithsonian Channel and WDR, ARTE, ORF, SVT, NDR (German broadcaster).
Off the coast of Central Africa lies a volcanic island covered in primeval rainforest. The remote island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea, is home to one of the world’s least-known primate species: the drill. This feature film explores their secret lives and the unique biodiversity of their island home, which includes the nesting grounds of various sea turtle species and other endemic wildlife.
Over the course of three years, we filmed in Bioko for a combined total of 12 months. Highly endangered, drill monkeys are secretive and not habituated to human presence. Creating the first-ever look at wild drills involved countless long days in camouflage hides, as well as operating remotely controlled cameras.
This was the first—and remains the only—feature documentary about the drill monkey filmed in its natural habitat. Monkeys of Bioko is the Smithsonian Channel version, while Lost Kings of Bioko aired across Europe in late 2019.
Role: Cinematography — long-lens and remote-controlled cameras
Equipment: Canon CN20 • ARRI Amira • Sony F9 with remote-control system
BRAZIL UNTAMED
Cristian Dimitrius Productions for National Geographic / Disney
I contributed to this series by filming a sequence about the world’s tiniest monkeys, the common marmoset. This is the story of how a hectic family adapted their lives to the mangroves and coastal desert on the west coast of Brazil. It is a harsh place, with high temperatures and just enough food to survive—if you know where to look. The social structure of these tiny primates is peculiar, with the males primarily taking care of the often-twin babies.
Role: Cinematography — long-lens and drone
Equipment: Sony FS5 • DJI Mavic Pro
Voces del Mar
Mares Mexicanos for WWF Mexico
“Voices of the Sea” is a series of short documentaries about 14 regions of the Mexican seas, where science, tradition, and conservation come together. The series highlights people working to protect Mexico’s marine ecosystems, from shark and coral conservationists in the Caribbean to fishermen and oyster farmers along the Pacific coast, and seabird and manta ray researchers in the Sea of Cortez.
Role: Filmed and produced in 2016.