Saltrock Media

31/01/2023

15/01/2023

As drought and climate change drive prey species to their lowest numbers since 1999 Human / Wildlife conflicts in North Western Namibia are on the rise.

Led by the son of a Himba tribal leader who dedicates his life to saving both people and predators, we journey deep into some of the most remote and inhospitable terrain in this rugged region.

Poacher turned protector, Linus Mbomboro leads a team of fearless Lion rangers through the rocky riverbeds and mountains of Kaokoland. These Himba heroes chase Lions from kraals in the dead of night, track problem animals and protect communities using both new and old technology.

We meet the victim of a gruesome attack and visit the farmers who live in fear. The killer who turned to the trigger long before Rangers intervened tells us his tale.

Through conflict and tranquillity, we explore the lives of the traditional Himba herdsmen and women, who find peace and love for their land while dodging daily deadly conflicts with desert lions.

This is their home, let them tell you their stories.



Thanks to:

04/11/2022

Today is the premiere of - a film I have been working on for the last few years.

I am immensely grateful to everyone who has supported the idea and the process from the beginning. The list is long and you all know who you are!!!

To the cohort of 2021/2022 - Thank YouI Love you guys all” Never stop believing in the power of film!

See you all tonight at

As drought and climate change drive prey species to their lowest numbers since 1999, Human / Wildlife conflicts in North Western Namibia are on the rise.

Led by a Himba tribal leader who’s saving people and predators, we journey deep into the most remote and inhospitable terrain in this rugged region.

Poacher turned protector, Linus Mbomboro leads a team of fearless Lion rangers through the rocky riverbeds and mountains of Kaokoland. These Himba heroes chase Lions from kraals, track problem animals and protect communities using new and old technology.

We meet the victims and farmers who live in fear. The killer who turned to the trigger long before Rangers intervened tells us his tale.

Through conflict and tranquility, we explore the lives of the traditional Himba people, who find love for their land while dodging daily deadly conflicts with desert lions.

This is their home, let them tell you their stories.

I am beyond excited for this screening along with fellow MA Cohort and look forward to the next chapter in this film’s life.

Thank you

22/10/2022

A few old photographs taken by my grandfather Lesley Poole on an old Box Browning (the same camera Ansel Adams used), In Eritrea in the 1940’s - while based in there during WW2, wile working for .

It makes me smile from ear to ear knowing my ancestors were out there documenting wildlife and culture before I was even thought of!

14/09/2022

Congratulations to Redrock Films international for this nomination!

I’m extremely proud to have spent a year working on this with you! Also, congratulations to for believing in this film and and for making this film happen!!!

13/07/2022

Journeys through the oldest desert on earth!

A vast frontier carved out by millions of years of ocean currents and tidal swells, shaped by timeless tides and wild winds, sculpting sand and stone into one of the wildest places on Earth.

A piece of my heart will always be in these sand dunes!

10/07/2022

Finally home after 29 Flights, 12 Countries, 3 Continents and over 10 000Km of driving!

Taking time to reflect on the vast landscapes and fragile ecosystems that have inspired the journey and catching up on a bit of BTS.

These are a few snaps from my home country, Namibia - where it all began!

I’m incredibly grateful to have passed through my old “backyard”while getting to work on a film that’s been driving me for over 4 years!

12/06/2022

Forged By Nature:

A short film about a local Bristol Based Artist who draws her inspiration from Nature!



Massive thanks to for all your help on this!!!

12/06/2022

A few grabs from a short film I produced, directed and DP’d as part of my MA.

Joanna Williams is an incredibly talented, passionate artist, who draws inspiration from nature! She is the prime example of how and why wild spaces should be preserved and the importance nature and access to nature play in all our lives!

Her forge can be found on the banks of the Underfell Yard in Bristol Harbour and she’s always open to people dropping into her gallery to say hi!

Huge thanks to for assisting with lighting and rigging for this shoot!

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27/04/2022

An extremely proud moment, getting to meet the Minister of Environment and Tourism in Kunene a few days ago!

Namibia has one of the most progressive conservation systems on Earth and was set up to help benefit people and wildlife! The work these guys do is light years ahead of predator and human wildlife conflict management in Europe and America and I’m extremely proud to be working with two fantastic organisations, the IRDNC and MET in making this film a reality.

23/04/2022

The Namaqua Chameleon

The desert chameleon can go for many months without drinking water. Some chameleons in the Namib desert might never drink water in their entire lives. Like we have sweat glands in our skin, the chameleon has special ducts through which it can rehydrate itself from fog or moisture condensed on it’s body!