Gold medal with a laurel wreath border, awarded for winning the first place in a race.
Black silhouette of a laurel wreath with an empty space in the center, often used for awards or logos.
Black and white illustration of a gorilla swinging on a vine with a tropical tree in the background.
Empty black award or medal emblem with laurel branches surrounding an oval shape.

Mutinda

Black and white cartoon illustration of a girl in an outfit and sunglasses, standing with her hands on her hips.

Documentary Short, 12’ (2021)

Mutinda is the transformational story of Kenya’s once most wanted Poacher, Mutinda Ndivo. After a life of killing treasured animals and running from the authorities, a decisive moment occurred that changed him forever. Mutinda is now an award-winning wildlife protector, working as a conservation ranger for Big Life Foundation's Dog Unit. Mutinda is an inspiring story of legacy, transformation and recognizing the potential good in those who may have been forced into a life of transgression.

Director, DoP, Editor | Ryan Wilkes

Producer | Harry Seagar

Featuring Mutinda Ndivo and Francis Legei

Illustrator | Michael Mateyko

Produced in Association with The National Film Board of Canada

Produced in Association with Big Life Foundation

Four police officers walking with dogs on a dirt path in a rural landscape with cloudy sky
Close-up of an adult elephant, showing its large ears, trunk, and tusks, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Close-up of a soldier wearing a green military uniform and hat, looking to the left outdoors.
Close-up of a stylized orange and black animal eye design, possibly on a piece of clothing or accessory, with a dark background.
Silhouette of a person with a helmet, holding the control stick of an aircraft, against an orange sky.
A black bear silhouette with arrows in its back, broken, lying on a beige ground, with a beige background.
Brown dog with large ears lying on cracked, dry dirt in a desert landscape with sparse vegetation, under a partly cloudy sky.
A young boy walking on a vast, open grassy plain with small bushes, with a mountain and clouds in the background.
A vehicle driving on a dirt road in a rural area with cloudy sky.
A pattern of orange skeletons and bones against a black background.
A shadowy figure with glowing eyes, partially obscured, with rays emanating from behind, creating a mysterious and intense atmosphere.
Silhouette of a person with a verse on their back, holding a bow and arrow, against an orange background.

Awards & Recognition

Best Student Film | 2023 New York Wild Film Festival