Join host Erfan Firouzi in a compelling new episode featuring Prakash Matada, award-winning wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer. From the breathtaking film Flying Elephants – A Mother’s Hope to global collaborations with BBC, Apple TV+, and Discovery, Prakash shares his incredible journey in using visual storytelling to drive conservation impact.

🎙 What You'll Discover in This Episode

How Prakash’s childhood love for wildlife led to a filmmaking career

The inspiration behind Flying Elephants and emotional moments during the shoot

How the film reached 100 million people globally

Insights from working with BBC, Apple TV+, and Discovery

His current Nat Geo project creating educational content for youth in conflict zones

Technical and emotional challenges of wildlife filmmaking

The power of storytelling in shaping public conservation values

Advice for aspiring wildlife storytellers

A personal message to young nature lovers and changemakers

📺 Watch Prakash’s Work

Search YouTube for: Flying Elephants – A Mother’s Hope

Visit his website: prakashmatada.com

Explore more films and documentaries by searching “Prakash Matada Wildlife Filmmaker” on YouTube and Vimeo

🔗 Connect with Prakash

Instagram: @prakashwildlife

Instagram Portfolio: @prakashmatada

Twitter (X): @prakashmatada

Website: prakashmatada.com

🌍 Support Conservation

Learn about the National Geographic Explorer program: nationalgeographic.com/explorers

Support elephant protection initiatives: search “Save the Elephants organization”

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