Behind the Scenes at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
08 / 12 / 2019
Return to BlogI am excited to release a new, behind the scenes film on my work in Kenya with Reteti Elephant Sanctuary for World Elephant Day. I hope it gives a glimpse into the powerful story of a community coming together to protect and save these magnificent creatures. I am grateful to Katy at Sprout Films for her sensitivity and commitment and Nikon for their endless support. Hurry, there is just one day left to buy a print or enter and win a Nikon D5600 camera and 2 lenses, Think Tank Photo camera bag and a print of one of the adorable elephants at at Reteti at amivitale.com/elephants
Film by Ami Vitale & Sprout Films with Dane Henry, Brett Lowell and Novus Select
Watch the companion film, Reteti Elephant Sanctuary: Community United for Elephants, here.
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