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REEL LIFE PRODUCTIONS

Wildlife.
Filmed Differently.

Natural history cinematography and production from Africa

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OUR WILDLIFE CINEMATOGRAPHER

Neil Fairlie

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Neil Fairlie is a wildlife cinematographer and Director of Photography specialising in natural history filmmaking across Africa.

His work focuses on animal behaviour, technically demanding wildlife sequences and long-form natural history storytelling, working in remote and challenging environments across the continent.

RECENT WORK

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Director of Photography - Chasing Starlight (Episode 1)

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Director of Photography - Savanna - Elephants descending Chilojo Cliffs (Episode 1)

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Cinematographer - The Unusual Suspects & Total Gross Out (Episode 4 & Episode 5)

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Principal Cinematography - Zambezi - Fish Eagle and Elephant Sequences (Episode 1)

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Cinematography - Desert Worlds - Baobabs and Elephants (Episode 2)

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Cinematography - Dogs - Bat Eared Foxes (Episode 3)

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Director of Photography - Season 1 and 2 - Nzou & Peter; Lucy & Dingani; Richmond & Baye

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Director of Photography - Akashinga: The Brave Ones

Reel Life Productions

Awards 
Film Awards
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