WILDLIFE FILMING & FACILITATION KENYA
Local knowledge at it's best
ABOUT
Ross Samuels is a specialist at guiding film crews and filming with over 20 years of experience. Born and brought up in Kenya, Ross gained a broad knowledge of wildlife from an early age growing up in many of Kenya’s wildest areas. He is fast becoming a key expediter for guiding Shotover and G.S.S. systems in the East African region with a specialist rig and vehicle. Ross has also been filming for a number of international productions on various types of equipment and is proficient on the RED. Other attributes that Ross brings to the table are experience in location scouting, logistics, site management, security operations, risk assessments and client support in eastern Africa.
SERVICES
Shotover specialist
Ross has worked with shotover and GSS systems over the years, in all terrains across Kenya. He can liaise with UK film companies to customise mounts on his GX Landcruiser. He is a wildlife expert who guides and drives shotover operators.
Cameraman
With over 20 years experience filming on Varicams, Sonys and REDs in Kenya and Tanzania, Ross has worked with leading natural history production companies from all over the world.
Facilitation & equipment
The Wild Realm Films team, based in Kenya, facilitates film equipment hire and has a fleet of new stretch Land Cruisers that are customised for natural history shoots. Our drivers and spotters are experienced working in the natural history world.
Spotter, researcher
Born and brought up in Kenya, Victoria Day-Wilson's background is in journalism. She is passionate about wildlife and conservation. She holds a Graphic Arts – photography degree from the University of Southampton. She works as photographer, marketer, spotter and researcher for Wild Realm Films.
Commercial drone pilot
Barny Trevelyan-Johnson is an award-winning drone pilot and one of the most experienced operators in the region. Based in Nairobi, he works across East Africa and has worked in more than 14 countries spanning four continents. For more information, see his website, Highly Visual.
Sound recordist, DIT
David Jalenga, “The Silent Listener” trained with renowned filmmaker; Sir Mohinder Dhillon in 1999. He has worked with BBC, Discovery channel, Planet, AGB Productions, Lion TV, Blink, Mojo Productions to mention just a few.
David’s determined and keen personality drives him to excel as he strives to tell the stories through sound.
CONTACT US
Inquiries
For any inquiries or questions, please email: wildrealm@yahoo.com or fill out the following form.
Contact Us
Inquiries
For any inquiries or questions, please email: wildrealm@yahoo.com or fill out the following form
Head Office
Wild Realm Films
Ross Samuels
P.O. Box 16526 - 00620
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 722566061