Summary

Alex shares his journey into wildlife filmmaking, starting with his background in biology and his passion for photography and filming. He talks about his experiences studying chimpanzees in the Congo and winning an award for a photo he took. He then discusses how he transitioned into wildlife filmmaking and the challenges and rewards of the field. Alex also provides advice for aspiring wildlife filmmakers, including the importance of developing a unique skill or niche and building relationships with networks and production companies. In this conversation, Alex and Robert discuss the skills and gear needed to become a wildlife filmmaker. They emphasize the importance of understanding how to use the gear and recommend gaining hands-on experience through rental houses. They also discuss the balance between factual content and entertainment in wildlife films and the changing landscape of the industry with the rise of YouTube and streaming platforms. They highlight the need to offer something unique and different in order to stand out in the industry.

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