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Searching for Amani, a character driven coming-of-age story set to the backdrop of a climate crisis, follows thirteen-year-old aspiring journalist, Simon Ali, as he uncovers the mystery surrounding his father’s murder. Simon’s father was killed in 2019 while working as a nature guide in Laikipia’s largest wildlife conservancy.

 

Over the course of four years, Simon searches for the answers his family seeks. As a devastating drought rages through Sub-Saharan Africa, conflict erupts and the collateral damage of a warming world is revealed as he begins to fully understand the forces that led to his father’s death. 

 

Exploring the life and death of Simon's father catalyzes a nuanced conversation about the changing environment, conservation, and community equity in a time of crisis.

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AMANI

Amani in Swahili translates to peace.
It was the last word Simon’s father said before he was shot.
Amani is Simon’s greatest wish for the region.

Credits

Nicole Gormley | Director, Producer, Cinematographer

Debra Aroko | Director, Impact Producer

Peter Goetz | Producer & Writer 

Mungai Kiroga | Producer

Caryn Capotosto | Producer 

David and Linda Cornfield | Executive Producer 

Geralyn Dreyfous | Executive Producer 

Randy and Christopher Gebhardt | Executive Producer

Janet Tittiger | Executive Producer

Gottfried Tittiger | Executive Producer

Peter Tittiger | Executive Producer

Paula Kahumbu | Executive Producer 
Judy Kibinge | Consulting Producer 

Lucy Ali | Consulting Producer 

Ali Fujino | Consulting Producer

Laissa Malih | Impact Producer

Megan Friend | Impact, Web Design, Social Media

 

 

Campbell Brewer | Director of Photography

Simon Ali | Self, Cinematographer 

Haron Lenges Mariri | Self, Protagonist’s Friend

Gabriel Jackson | Additional Aerials

Tessa Maslam | Editor 

Davis Coombe | Editor 

Chris Naum | Editor 

Dave Wruck | Editor 

Christian Carvallo | Associate Producer, Assistant Editor

Vickie Curtis | Story Architect

David Naroth | Music

Monica Sonand | Music

David Fleming | Music

Ronnie Mugambi | Production Sound

Peter Albrechtsen | Sound Designer

Mai The-Vu | Animator 

Morgan Fangue | KeyArt

Amna Vegha | Web Design

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