Nthomiwa: A new generation of nature filmmakers
Friday, March 11, 2022 | 980 Views |

Trailblazing: Nthomiwa out in the field PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Nthomiwa is currently working as a videographer at Natural History Film Unit (NHFU). It has been two years living in the wilderness and his name already features in the credits of the Netflix Originals film titled Surviving Paradise: A Family Tale, which was released last week.
At their base camp at Mokolwane Camp in the NG29, the young man recounts his journey from Gaborone West to one of the ‘incredible offices’ in the world.
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