Emergence
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2023 NOMINEE - BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
2022
South Africa / Kenya / United States
12 mins
North American Premiere
Documentary Film Competition
| Malcolm Randles, Ant Hoard | |
| Empowers Africa, Off Piste Africa | |
| Lugard Super Tusker, Nicholas Haller, Joseph Kyalo Kimalie, Katana Galogalo Bulushi |
The main character of the film is a Super Tusker named Lugard – he is considered a Kenyan national treasure. As large as Lugard is, he is not easy to find. Like most bull elephants, he is solitary. He is also not comfortable around humans. At 55 years old, Lugard has witnessed a multitude of atrocities including a massive poaching crisis in the ‘70s and ‘80s where the elephant population in the park was decimated. He continues to navigate the effects of climate change and is living through the worst drought the eastern horn of Africa has seen in 4 decades. The film also features Tsavo Trust, a remarkable NGO that works tirelessly to protect these incredible elephants.
About the Director
Malcolm Randles has a passion for the preservation of Africa’s last remaining wilderness areas. Between 2003 and 2017 his job took him around the world and he was lucky enough to meet with individuals looking to experience his interpretation of an African safari. Shortly thereafter he formed Off Piste Africa – one of Africa’s leading responsible tourism companies. His frequent trips to Tsavo inspired Malcolm to make this movie about Tsavo’s super tuskers, and in particular, Lugard.
Reviews
On The Trail of Kenya’s Super Tuskers – The Purist, by Martha McGuinness
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Awards
2023 Thomas Edison Film Festival – Director’s Choice Award
