Small Is Beautiful

Alistair began his entrepreneurial journey in Cape Town, after a year long assignment as the Lead Google Trekker, tasked with showcasing 180+ of South Africa’s top hiking trails. He holds a Bachelor of Science to his name, and his philosophy of “do what you love, do what you’re good at, and do what the world needs” has always stood him in good stead. His passion weaves research, art and storytelling, into the science of storytelling, helping build the foundation ReWild. Today Alistair advises ReWild on business operations and finances. He is the leader of Learn Biomimicry and a Venture Partner at Kinjani - assisting 30+ founders in the climate-tech and nature-tech space in Cape Town… and he is always on the mission to support solutions to ecological restoration.

Elvi is the voice of the wild in ReWild, and part of our team to ensure that all decisions are made with integrity and with consideration for our natural world.

Sam is a specialist biomimicry nature guide, filmmaker, and design thinker. His passion stems from his interest to explore and have deep and meaningful experiences in the natural world. He strongly believes that experiencing the world around you is the fastest way to better understand your place within it. His interest in Sustainability and Ecology led him to train as a field guide, work as an environmental educator for the Cape Leopard Trust followed by a Masters degree in ecological design thinking from Schumacher College. During this time, he focused on learning ecological theory such as Biomimicry, Systems thinking, Deep Ecology and Restoration Economics. Within Rewild, his hard skills are in presenting wIldlife shows, Design Thinking, Facilitation and business development.

Alessandra’s journey from the art world to journalism and film is driven by a passion for using storytelling to inspire change. As a director and Head of Post-Production, she leads projects from concept to delivery, ensuring each narrative’s message is clear and impactful. Her “Storytelling for Impact” approach and immersive visual style draw audiences into complex, meaningful stories that encourage action and new perspectives.

Liam’s approach to film is borne of an exciting career in brand development and content creation, across a variety of markets. Starting in 2011 at STA Travel, Liam was awarded the STA Travel World Explorer title, an opportunity which saw him developing content in over 90 cities all over the world in just 12 months. On returning to South Africa, he completed a Marketing and Brand Communication degree from AAA School of Advertising and began his career in film. After 5 years in the industry, Liam is now a Producer at ReWild Africa. ReWild provides Liam with a value-driven structure to inject his experience, passion and skills in the realm of producing, production management, brand development and filmmaking, for the betterment of the natural (and social) world that surrounds us.

Megan spent a decade of her childhood on a game reserve near Kruger National Park, where her love for nature and storytelling began. With a father who is a wildlife filmmaker, she saw early on the power of film to drive impact. Naturally drawn to documentaries, she’s been with ReWild for many years, building a dynamic skill set across production, storytelling, and team leadership.

With over a decade of experience in impact documentaries, Justin has built a career chasing meaningful stories. From tracking endangered species to capturing grassroots voices, his work blends creativity and purpose. He’s led film projects across Africa and beyond, often knee-deep in mud with a camera in hand. When not filming, he builds creative teams, designs impact campaigns, and mentors emerging storytellers—thriving where purpose, people, and wildness meet.

Mattea is passionate about storytelling that reimagines our relationship with nature. With a background in Environmental Anthropology and Education for Sustainable Development, she crafts narratives at the intersection of biodiversity, climate, and justice. Raised in Scarborough, South Africa, and later working with an environmental NGO in New Zealand, she’s now at ReWild, where she works across business development, producing, and impact driven by the power of transformative stories.

Gareth’s passion for filmmaking started with his deep love for the ocean which ultimately led him to embark on a journey in documentary film making. He is dedicated to using his skills as a cinematographer, underwater filmmaker, editor and storyteller to make a positive impact on the natural world and communities across the globe. With over 7 years of experience in the industry, he developed a keen eye for capturing breathtaking visuals and weaving compelling narratives to bring awareness to important topics that deserve attention. His focus lies in creating films that not only entertain but also educate and inspire.

Carter is a Film Director whose work focuses on sharing stories of human resilience in the face of the climate crisis. He studied Environment and Business at the University of Waterloo and built an interdisciplinary skill set while working in marketing, research and operations for Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft and PepsiCo. Carter began to pursue film after recognizing its power to influence positive social change. Over the past three years, he's produced a diverse range of music videos, scripted shorts, and award winning environmental documentaries. Carter is currently Producing ReWild's original docuseries: Protectors.

Ben, raised in the Garden Route, blends his love for nature with a double major in Economics & Investment Management and post-grad studies in Sustainable Development. A CNN Academy Climate Storyteller, he brings a strategic mindset and versatility to roles across production, research, marketing, and business. His commitment to impact ensures authentic voices are heard and amplified.

Josh’s creativity began on the North Coast of KZN, where shooting on 35mm sparked his passion for nature and humanitarian storytelling. As a Creative Director, Cinematographer, Photographer, Editor, and Designer, he blends technical skill with artistic vision to craft impactful visuals. Whether capturing wildlife or people, Josh brings ideas to life with a collaborative spirit—always inspired by his deep love for the natural world.

Benji is one of ReWild Africa’s fastest-learning team members, tackling multiple edits with ease and professionalism. He is extremely dedicated to the details of his craft, as he continuously grows by expanding his skills in animation and colour grading. With a strong work ethic and a passion for impact storytelling, Benji brings creativity and passion to all of the projects that he works on.

Trishala is a wildlife presenter, narrator, and filmmaker with a background in biology. She’s worked with National Geographic, Planet Wild, BBC, Wild Earth, ReWild Africa, and more - bringing the wild to life through fun, accessible storytelling. Passionate about blending science and entertainment, she thrives both on camera and behind the scenes. Trishala frequently freelances with ReWild, and while we don’t always work together, our creative partnership remains strong.