Insights
Production Day 10: Thai Elephant Conservation Center
In order to round out my elephant sightings, I visited the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, the government-sponsored elephant center that...
Production Days 8-9: Elephant Nature Park
On August 19 I journeyed north of Chiang Mai to the Elephant Nature Park, which was founded by Sangduen “Lek” Chailert in 1995. The ENP is...
Production Day 7: Northern Thailand and Myanmar
Today I joined my friend, Peter, on a trip to Northern Thailand. We stopped along the highway so I could film the scenic spots (i.e. rice patties...
Production Day 6: Interview with Soraida
Today, I had the opportunity to interview Soraida Salwala, Founder and Director of Friends of the Asian Elephant (FAE). Our two-hour interview...
Production Day 5: Motala Walks!
Work on Motala's prosthetic limb began at 9:00am this morning and shortly after lunch Motala took her first steps on her prosthetic limb. Soraida...
Production Day 4: Asian Elephant Hospital
Today was one of those days I am reminded why I am a documentary filmmaker. I arrived at FAE a little before 9am and Mosha's 3rd prosthetic fitting...





