KABELO COLLEN MOLOKWE
Email: [email protected]
Contact: 73 912 613
WhatsApp: 26773912613
Nationality: BOTSWANA
Current Residence: Botswana
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About Me
My passion for the natural world stems from a deep curiosity about wildlife and a desire to protect the planet’s most vulnerable species. Growing up fascinated by nature documentaries, I realized the power of storytelling in shaping public perception and inspiring conservation action. The natural world is full of untold stories, some beautiful, some heartbreaking and I believe these stories deserve to be shared with the world.
Spending time in wild spaces, whether tracking animals in the bush or observing small, intricate behaviours often overlooked, has reinforced my commitment to using film as a tool for education, advocacy, and change. I want to create content that moves people, sparks conversations, and encourages tangible action toward conservation.
Bio / CV
My ultimate goal is to become a leading storyteller in the natural history film industry, using visually compelling narratives to highlight underrepresented species, ecosystems, and conservation challenges. I want to bridge the gap between science and public awareness through immersive storytelling that sparks action and fosters a deeper connection between people and nature.
Long-Term Goals (5+ Years):
Direct and produce my own wildlife documentary series, focusing on overlooked species and conservation heroes.
Collaborate with major broadcasters like BBC Earth, Netflix, or National Geographic to create impactful, globally distributed wildlife films.
Incorporate emerging technologies like VR/360° storytelling, offering immersive wildlife experiences that bring audiences closer to nature.
Mentor and support the next generation of African wildlife filmmakers, helping diversify the industry and amplify local conservation stories.
Ultimately, I want my work to not only captivate audiences but also contribute to tangible conservation efforts—whether through policy change, increased funding for conservation projects, or shifting public perceptions about wildlife and the natural world.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-WILDLIFE CINEMATOGRAPHER
BOTSWANA IGNITE – [KASANE] [JULY/AUGUST /2024] CAPTURED HIGH-DEFINITION FOOTAGE OF WILDLIFE IN [CHOBE NATIONAL.PARK], INCLUDING RARE AND ELUSIVE SPECIES. OPERATED AND MAINTAINED ADVANCED FILMING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING STABILIZED RIGS, FOR DYNAMIC WILDLIFE SHOTS. CONDUCTED EXTENSIVE PRE-SHOOT RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND ANIMAL BEHAVIOR, SEASONAL MIGRATIONS, AND ECOLOGICAL PATTERNS. ENSURED ETHICAL WILDLIFE FILMING PRACTICES, MINIMIZING DISTURBANCE TO ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITATS.
ASSISTANT CINEMATOGRAPHER CAMERA OPERATOR -THE BUSINESS KRAAL-TALK SHOW 1 13 EPISODES(BITC/BTV) SONY XDCAM [2016] • DOLLY OPERATOR-THE BUSINESS KRAAL-TALK SHOW 1 13 EPISODES (BITC/BTV) SONY HDCAM [2016] 4
RUNNER FOR AN INTERNATIONAL PRODUCERS VELOCITY AFRIKA FOR A BOTSWANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATIONS COMMERCIAL [2016] SUPPORTED THE CINEMATOGRAPHY TEAM DURING SHOOTS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS. SET UP CAMERA RIGS, LENSES, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR SEAMLESS TRANSITIONS IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS
Skills & Specializations
Skills: Cinematographer - Operator (4K), Cinematographer - Operator (HD), Data Wrangler / DIT, Production - Assistant, Runner, Fixer, Driver, Conservationist
Other Skills: KEY SKILLS: CINEMATOGRAPHY EXPERTISE: PROFICIENT IN OPERATING DSLR, MIRRORLESS, AND CINEMA CAMERAS, INCLUDING SONY,CANON AND BLACKMAGIC SYSTEMS. TECHNICAL SKILLS: ADVANCED KNOWLEDGE OF LENSES, LIGHTING, DRONES, GIMBAL SYSTEMS, AND OTHER CAMERAEQUIPMENTS. FIELD EXPERIENCE: SKILLED IN FILMING IN DIVERSE AND CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS, INCLUDING FORESTS, DESERTS, MOUNTAINS AND UNFORSEEN CHANGING WWEATHER’S. 3 EDITING PROFICIENCY: EXPERTISE IN ADOBE PREMIERE PRO AND AFTER EFFECTS. STORYTELLING: ABILITY TO CRAFT COMPELLING NARRATIVES THAT EMPHASIZE WILDLIFE BEHAVIOR, HABITATS, AND CONSERVATION. TEAMWORK: EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION WITH PRODUCERS, RESEARCHERS, AND SOUND ENGINEERS IN FIELD AND STUDIO SETTINGS. SURVIVAL SKILLS: EXPERIENCED IN REMOTE SURVIVAL, GPS NAVIGATION, AND WORKING UNDER EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Professional Qualifications
• MAJOR: WILDLIFE FILMING
• MINOR: WILDLIFE ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY
• RELATED COURSEWORK: ENVIRONMENTAL & TRAVEL
JOURNALISM
CERTIFICATE |JULY 2024 | BOTSWANA IGNITE WILDLIFE
FILM SCHOOL
• RESEARCH/SCRIPTING/AUDIO/
• FILMING/EDITING
