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’

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