ABOUT US
Brinkewood Films is a locally owned Botswana-based production company specialising in wildlife and natural history documentaries. Our team brings decades of experience working in remote and challenging environments across Africa, Asia and South America. Collectively, our crew has contributed to internationally acclaimed productions for Netflix and the BBC, earning global recognition including two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Cinematography.
Brinkewood Films is built on a long-term commitment to Botswana and the Okavango region. We prioritise responsible filmmaking practices, local collaboration, and sustained presence in the field, allowing stories to unfold naturally over time rather than being driven by short production windows. This approach enables us to capture rare behavioural sequences, nuanced ecological narratives, and character-driven wildlife stories that resonate with international audiences while remaining grounded in place.
Our Expertise:
Brinkewood Films specialises in the capture of high-end wildlife and natural history sequences, combining advanced cinematography with deep fieldcraft and behavioural understanding. Our crews are highly experienced field operators, capable of working safely and effectively in remote and logistically complex environments while maintaining international broadcast standards.
We offer full production support in Botswana, including access to remote locations, local facilitation, and end-to-end field logistics. Our long-term presence in the region enables us to operate with efficiency, discretion, and strong local partnerships, supporting both short-form shoots and extended observational productions.
Our expertise spans both creative and operational delivery, allowing us to support productions from early story development through to filming and field execution.
Core capabilities include:
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Presenter-led wildlife and factual sequences
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Long-lens wildlife cinematography
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Drone operations
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Shotover gimbal systems
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Thermal imaging and night-time filming
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High-speed and specialist camera systems
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Advanced 4x4 and off-road field operations
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Animal behaviour analysis and tracking
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Field directing, story development, and behaviour forecasting
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Location scouting, risk assessment, and field safety management
Brinkewood Films is equipped to support ambitious wildlife storytelling where access, patience, technical precision, and behavioural insight are critical to success.
For more information feel free to contact us at production@brinkewood.com