FILM
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.
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