FACES OF THE CLOUD FOREST

Deep in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Southwestern Uganda, growing conflict with people puts the local population of Mountain Gorillas at risk. In her struggle to protect them, one veterinarian discovers that the similarities between the two communities threaten to destroy them both. This short film follows the invaluable work of Dr Gladys Kalema Zikusoka, renowned Ugandan veterinarian & United Nations’ Champion of the Earth, as she pioneers a holistic approach to mountain Gorilla conservation that could save this critically threatened species. Her organisation Conservation Through Public Health works tirelessly to improve the lives of Gorilla & Human alike, so that all inhabitants of the forest benefit.

Director/Producer – Hugh Allen

Production Manager – Gemma Wilks

Composer – Ariella Koorlander Ereira

Sound Designer – Conor Thompson

Editor - Kaupo Muuli

Colourist – Aiden Tobin

Production Company - NFTS

Thanks to: Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Stephen Rubanga, Lawrence Zikusoka, Robert Byarugaba, Samuel Rugaba, Annaclet Ampeire, Samuel Karibwende, Sharon Akampurira, Elizabeth Kaniwabo, Nicholas Ainebyona, Richard Bagyenyi, lilian Nandudu, Stacey Kaneko, Ursula Brown, Martin & Anette

Special Thanks To:

Conservation Through Public Health

Bwindi - Buhoma United Reformed Poachers Initiative

The Ugandan Wildlife Authority

Key Partner Sponsors - British Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 4, Film Distributors Association, ITV, Prime Video, Sky, UK Cinema Association.

BBC Studios