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Zimbabwe Adventure Series

Over two weeks in the midst of the pandemic, this exhilarating project took us to every corner of Zimbabwe to bring six half-hour documentaries to screens worldwide. The journey was filled with challenges, including canceled flights, floods, and close encounters with wild African game. In the end, our determination and adaptability got the job done, making this one of iFit’s highest-rated series.

Approach

We partnered with a local production company, scouted locations, and arranged pre-interviews to identify the best story arcs, locations, and characters. However, much of it fell apart when we arrived in-country. Our team tackled each challenge head-on, whether it was organizing a group of dancers at the last minute to perform near Matopos or embedding with an elite anti-poaching unit at Malilangwe Reserve. Each day brought new obstacles, but we relied on our storytelling instincts to capture authentic moments and bring humanity into every frame.

For a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this series, please check out our journal.