“Concept and editing; imagery and script; the use of music and the skillful implementation of the original sounds, as well as the art of narration: the result of all these ingredients is a true masterpiece far off our traditional festival categories.”
– Jury’s Special Prize, NaturVision Film Festival
Dandy Lion Films is a Bristol-based television production company specialising in high-end natural history films. It was founded by Matt Hamilton with the aim of placing authentic and quality storytelling at the heart of wildlife documentaries. Jaw-dropping imagery and the latest technology is a central part of what we do, but pretty pictures alone don’t make a film. Our original, painstakingly crafted narratives are written to help audiences truly engage with the complex forces that drive our natural world, the extraordinary connections between living things, and the wonder in the simplest of subjects. After all, why protect what you don’t understand? Our films have won 21 international awards and received 47 nominations in numerous territories. They can be seen on most major broadcasters around the world.
World-class filmmaking is an expensive and often wasteful process. By developing and fostering long-standing relationships with trusted partners on every continent, we eliminate a lot of unnecessary cost and waste. We are driven by two core principles: a greener approach to production and the desire to give back to, as well as empower, local communities. Award-winning films don’t need to cost the Earth.
