Cinematic insights into sustainable solutions
The Sustainable Agriculture sector project of the German Association for International Cooperation (GIZ) aims to disseminate knowledge in this area and incorporate it more strongly into political processes. It therefore promotes training for farmers and delegation staff involved in international negotiations on climate protection. flmh was commissioned to produce short films on the topic, providing insights into the projects and overarching questions and approaches. The aim of the videos was to present sustainable agriculture projects in India, Madagascar, Ethiopia and Tanzania, which are particularly hard hit by the negative effects of climate change. In addition, flmh produced a film that highlights overarching aspects and solutions.
Cooperation with local partners
The COVID-19 pandemic presented a particular challenge, requiring both organisational and logistical adjustments. However, because we regularly cooperate with local partners for projects and can draw on many years of experience in this area, we were able to react flexibly: In Tanzania, we carried out the filming directly on site, while in other countries, experienced local video journalists conducted interviews and produced footage. In Ethiopia, we worked with Climax Studios, in India with the author, director and producer Ramana Dumpala, and in Madagascar with the journalist Gaëlle Borgia and her team. In this way, we were able to successfully produce all the films and a trailer, and effectively implement the planned stories.
