OBJECTIVE
We were asked to create a documentary film about the issues that concern smallholder farmers in the cocoa and palm oil industries in Cameroon.
The initial challenge we tackled was the extensive research phase, during which we conducted interviews with all stakeholders involved in the project. This was done to gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic and to effectively integrate all gathered information into the project.
Our team spent 14 days in Cameroon, during which we successfully captured everything from interviews to b-roll footage and drone shots necessary for the final edit. Recognizing the importance of breaks within the storyline, we opted to include an old DV camera to facilitate creative editing phases throughout the narrative.
CLIENT
UNEP
TEAM
Production Company: TERRAN
Producer: Johan Eriksson
Director: Clara Wetzel & Fanny Lindström
DoP: Fanny Lindström
Editor: Johan Selin, Johan Eriksson & Fanny Lindström
Colorist: Camilla Liljestrand
Sound Design: Robin Carlheim (Woodhill Studios)
Executive Producer: @amayaaw
Animation: Animation.LK
THE SOLUTION
The 18-minute film serves as a call to action, urging a critical assessment of current public and private policies regarding deforestation-free supply chains. Drawing from our extensive experience tackling similar issues in countries like Cameroon, we were empowered to undertake a project of this magnitude, involving comprehensive research across various sectors.
SHOOT DAYS
14
PEOPLE INVOLVED
31
On the ground, we were supported by one director and one Director of Photography (DOP), accompanied by a producer from UNEP and a full team of local crew members who assisted us in securing locations, accommodation, and technical equipment.
GIGABYTE RECORDED
2418
FANNY LINDSTRÖM
DIRECTOR OF CINEMATOGRAPHY
"Authenticity and intimacy are key to telling a true and compelling story. You achieve that by spending time with your characters; living in their homes, sharing meals, and connecting on a deeply human level."
