Join host Erfan Firouzi in a compelling new episode featuring Prakash Matada, award-winning wildlife filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer. From the breathtaking film Flying Elephants – A Mother’s Hope to global collaborations with BBC, Apple TV+, and Discovery, Prakash shares his incredible journey in using visual storytelling to drive conservation impact.
🎙 What You'll Discover in This Episode
How Prakash’s childhood love for wildlife led to a filmmaking career
The inspiration behind Flying Elephants and emotional moments during the shoot
How the film reached 100 million people globally
Insights from working with BBC, Apple TV+, and Discovery
His current Nat Geo project creating educational content for youth in conflict zones
Technical and emotional challenges of wildlife filmmaking
The power of storytelling in shaping public conservation values
Advice for aspiring wildlife storytellers
A personal message to young nature lovers and changemakers
📺 Watch Prakash’s Work
Search YouTube for: Flying Elephants – A Mother’s Hope
Visit his website: prakashmatada.com
Explore more films and documentaries by searching “Prakash Matada Wildlife Filmmaker” on YouTube and Vimeo
🔗 Connect with Prakash
Instagram: @prakashwildlife
Instagram Portfolio: @prakashmatada
Twitter (X): @prakashmatada
Website: prakashmatada.com
🌍 Support Conservation
Learn about the National Geographic Explorer program: nationalgeographic.com/explorers
Support elephant protection initiatives: search “Save the Elephants organization”
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