A Rare Look at the Secret Life of Orangutans - A review by Wandalynn.
A Rare Look at the Secret Life of Orangutans By Wandalynn Ellis 7/13/18 In this short film, “A Rare Look at the Secret Life of Orangutans” two passionate people dive into the unique world of the Wild Orangutans. Tim Laman, an award winning Photojournalist and Bird Expert with National Geographic and Melissa Lesh, an award winning Documentary Film maker, and founder of Emerging Earth Films from the United States, have constructed a creative look into the Secret Social and Cultural Structures of the Orangutans. In the lowlands of the Borneo Rain-forest, there is a research station headed by Cheryl Knott. This long term project also has a young adventurer, who captures “rare and never before seen footage of these ‘People of the Forest.’” This piece had dramatic cinematography, and a mood of passion and conviction. There is much strength to this film; including it being directed, produced and edited by one or two creative people. The combination of still camera, drone shots,...
