LIONS OF THE SKELETON COAST

In this astonishing true story, lion researcher Dr Philip Stander is witness to the most unprecedented lion behaviour whilst following three orphaned Desert Lion cubs, as they navigate the harsh realities of survival in one of the world’s most unforgiving environments, Namibia’s deadly Skeleton Coast.

Produced by

Into Nature Productions for ORF UNIVERSUM, WNET, Arte, and WDR. © 2024

  • Produced & Directed by Will & Lianne Steenkamp
  • Narrated by Noma Dumezweni
  • Edit by Alan Miller
  • Original score by Roman Kariolou

Trailer

Awards

 

  • BEST OF FESTIVAL / GRAND PRIX: WINNER – Cannes Corporate & Media Awards (2024)
  • BEST OF FESTIVAL / GRAND PRIX: WINNER – Matsalu Nature Film Festival (2024)
  • BEST OF FESTIVAL / GRAND PRIX: WINNER – Nature Namur International Festival (2024)
  • BEST OF FESTIVAL / GRAND PRIX: NOMINEE – Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam (2024)

 

  • Jackson Wild Media Awards (2024): WINNER – Animal Behaviour
  • Jackson Wild Media Awards (2024): WINNER – Writing
  • Cannes Corporate & Media Awards (2024): WINNER  – Best Cinematography
  • Cannes Corporate & Media Awards (2024): WINNER  – Best Nature & Wildlife Film
  • Cannes Corporate & Media Awards (2024): WINNER  – Best Environment, Ecology & Sustainability Film
  • Matsalu Nature Film Festival (2024): WINNER – Best Cinematography
  • Festival International Nature Namur (2024): WINNER – Audience Award
  • Festival International Nature Namur (2024): Official Selection
  • Jackson Wild Media Awards (2024): Onscreen Personality – Nominee
  • Wildscreen Panda Awards (2024): Animal Behaviour – Nominee
  • Prague Science Film Festival (2024) – Official Selection
  • Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam (2024): Official Selection
  • Natourale (2024): Official Selection
  • Nature Without Borders International Film Festival (2025): Official Selection
  • Green Montenegro International Film Fest (2024): Official Selection
  • International Festival of Environmental Films of  Morocco (2024): Official Selection
  • Festival International du Film Ornithologique (2024): Official Selection
  • Beyond Border International Film Festival (2024): Official Selection
  • Beyond Border International Film Festival (2024/01): WINNER – Best Cinematography
  • Beyond Border International Film Festival (2024/01): WINNER – Best Edit

Sequence Filming

  • Mammals (2024) – BBC
  • Planet Earth III (2023) – BBC
  • Dynasties II (2022) – BBC
  • Eden: Untamed Planet (2021) – BBC
  • Perfect Planet (2020) – Silverback/BBC
  • Primates (2019) – BBC
  • Big Cats (2018) – BBC
  • Camp Zambia (2017) – Plimsoll Productions/Blue Ant
  • Planet Earth II (2016) – BBC
  • Africa’s Wild West (2014) – Interspot Film/ORF