Rudi Wild

Rudi is a director and cinematographer, specialized in cinematic documentary productions about wildlife, conservation, social impact and adventure.

Over the last 6 years, Rudi has filmed and directed short and feature length documentaries in 16 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the USA.

In the heart of the DRC, CAR, RoC, Tchad, the Comoros Islands, the Himalayas, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, France, Indonesia, South Africa - Rudi finds a way towards the people, their stories and the Wild. 

Moheli

2021

Director, Cinematographer, Colourist, Sound Design

for AFD (Agence Francaise de Development) (FR)

Location: Moheli, Comoros Islands

Documenting Moheli National Park, a staggeringly beautiful UNESCO biosphere, the unique lifestyle of its indigenous people and their conservation efforts. One of the films I feel most strongly about.

SHAN II - Teaser

2022 - 2023

Co-Director, DoP

for Random Good Films (USA)

Location: Ladakh, India

Documenting a man’s quest to be the first indigenous Ladakhi filmmaker to produce a feature documentary about the elusive snow leopard.

Release upcoming.

An Ode to Life / drone reel

2022

Director, Cinematographer, Editor

for Myself

Location: South Africa

An Ode to Life compiles the best moments of day-to-day life in South Africa. Filmed over a period of a year, it summarizes the splendors we are exposed to, daily :)

Sulawesi - BTS

2024

Director, DoP, Editor

for Naturevolution Indonesia (ID)

Location: Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

Documentary film to raise awareness about the environmental issues faced by the indigenous people of the region of Central Sulawesi, and their conservation efforts.

Release upcoming.

Hindou - Teaser

2021 - current

DoP

for Random Good Films (USA)

Location: Ennedi, Chad

Documenting the life of Hindou Omarou Ibrahim and her efforts in defending indigenous tribes’ rights around the world.

Release Upcoming.

The Google Trekker

2016

Photographer

for Google (CH), South African Tourism (ZA), DSA (SA)

Location: South Africa

Mapping the walking trails of 30+ South African parks and creating 3D Street View imagery of their paths.