KALU - Growing Up Wild
Short Documentary (2023)
“Kalu – Growing Up Wild” is a short documentary about the challenges a baby spider monkey named Kalu faces growing up in the jungle of the Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. He must learn to climb, forage for food, communicate, face predators and make difficult decisions in order to survive. It shows the resilience and beauty of nature and highlights the importance of protecting it for future generations. The film is narrated by George McGavin, one of Britain’s leading entomologists and naturalists, and produced with support from the BioSur Foundation, a NGO working to protect rainforest in Costa Rica.
This film is currently doing its round at filmfestivals.
Cast
Written, directed, produced, shot and edited by:
Matteo Clarke & Roman Willi
In collaboration with:
BioSur Foundation
Narrated by:
George McGavin (ENG) & Mariela Baltodano (ESP)
Music by:
Jack McKenzie
Sound Design by:
Marios Themistocleus
Colorgrading by:
Karolina Matela
Awards
– “Best Short Documentary” & Nomination for “Best Production” at China Wildlife Image and Video Competition
– “Best Short Film” at FIIN Festival in Portugal
– “Best Wildlife Documentary” & “Best Cinematography” at Discover.Film Awards
– “Prix De La Réalisation” at Festival L’Animal Qui Court
– “Best Short Film” at Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival