Orphans of the Wild is an extraordinary documentary about African elephants and how they proved the experts wrong. Following the harrowing ordeal of 100 elephants saved from certain death, these African giants are raised in captivity in Zimbabwe where they are rehabilitated in order to return to the wild. A demanding but Humorous process, a handful of farmers and safari operators confounded the critics when they proved how gentle and highly intelligent African elephants truly are. This moving documentary highlights the ongoing tragedy of Zimbabwe's wild elephant herds and the special relationship between people and animals.

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Running Time: 1 x 60 min.
Year of Production: 2002
Produced by: Wild Odyssey
Producer: Scott James

A blue-chip documentary series that combines nature and wildlife with cutting edge science and adventure. The Quest is equipped with a jet helicopter, one atmosphere submersible, seven support vessels, hi-tech diving equipment and an advanced communication system, the multi-million dollar scientific research vessel the Quest serves as an unrivalled platform for science and adventure.
Leading scientists from the Centre for Marine Conservation (CMC), NASA,
The Smithsonian Institution, the US Geological Survey and the Charles Darwin Institute, amongst others, join expedition leader Andrew Wight and the Quest crew on a series of stunningly filmed and gripping, first hand adventures to explore some of our planet’s most diverse wildlife habitats…the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Navassa Island, Florida, Belize, the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica and the Cocos Islands.


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Created with the assistance of The Centre for Marine Conservation (CMC), NASA, The Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey.
Running Time: 9 x 1 hours
Year of Production: 1999/2000
Produced By: Beyond Productions and QUEST Australia

The rat is curiously fascinating. It is one of the most maligned creatures alive, feared and attacked, yet it is also one of the most remarkable animals. This documentary tells the story of the rat in New York City and the team of men who spend their working hours chasing and killing them. With all the elements of great drama, Rat is a humorous and moving look at creatures - both human and rodent - who live in a city literally overrun by rats. H Emmy Award Nominated

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H Winner - Silver Spire Golden Gate Award, San Francisco Film Festival 1997
H Winner - Golden Tripod Award, 1998 National Australian Cinematographers Society (ASC)
H Winner - Cinematographer of the Year, Pieter de Vries, 1998 ASC Awards
H Winner - PANDA Award for Editing, Wildscreen 1998
H Winner - The Inaugural ID Award ''99 - by the editorial staff of Realscreen magazine in recognition of innovation in documentaries

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Running Time :1 x 60 min.
Year of Production :1997
Written, produced and directed by: Mark Lewis
Cinematography: Pieter De Vries, ACS
Original Music by :William Motzing

One would scarcely imagine the wealth of life that lives on, in, under, and among the rocks that make up much of any coastline.
What could possibly survive where waves constantly pound the rocks?
This is The Rocky Shore and much of the life that is found here is extraordinary, weird and some even bizarre beyond belief.
Food, water and oxygen are in abundance, but in some respects conditions couldn''t be worse with blazing sun, blasting winds, exposure to salt air, and a water cover that constantly changes with the tide.
The Rocky Shore explores the adaptations that animals have developed to cope with these variations, without which life would not be possible.

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H From the producer of The Amazing World of Minibeasts
Running Time: 1 x 60 min.
Year Of Production: 1999
Produced by : Silvergrass Communications
Producer: John Moyle

Roo Gully is a sanctuary for kangaroos and other wildlife in a remote corner of South-Western Australia. This series tells the fascinating and intimate stories of the animal characters who reside at Roo Gully and reveals amazing tales of rescue and survival. Meet the dedicated team behind the sanctuary, including the international volunteers who work at Roo Gully.
Roo Gully Diaries uncovers the determination and sacrifice needed to fulfil the dream of opening and running an animal sanctuary, as well as the financial, physical and emotional hardships faced by the people behind the scenes.


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Running Time: 6 x half hour
Year of Production: 2005
Produced By: Wildfilm Australia and Roo Gully Productions with the assistance of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Natural History Unit and ScreenWest Inc

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