GUARDIANS
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6 x 12' Episodes on BBC Earth
A groundbreaking digital docuseries, which seeks to redefine our understanding of rangers and the protectors of nature, driving recognition and pride in the vital yet unseen work they do to protect our planet. The six-part series immerses viewers in the unique worlds of the Guardians, whereby we encounter incredible individuals who make huge sacrifices to safeguard the planet's most threatened environments. From the snowy mountains of the Himalayas to the remote rainforests of Brazil, the series is filmed in some of the most breathtaking yet challenging locations that the Guardians call home, with each episode highlighting the pivotal role of these inspirational individuals.
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WATCH NOWSeries Director Benjamin Zand Executive Producer Josh Reynolds and Leila Monks Producer / Edit Producer Mark McClean Edit Producer Callum Isaac Editors Joe Sullivan, Tom Stevens and Tom Laws-Brown Production Managers Grace Evans and Mel McCowan Researcher Ben Mulley Cinematographers Benjamin Lister, Mark McClean, Javier Manzano, Munmun Dhalaria and Roshan Fernando Commissioned by The Royal Foundation / United for Wildlife
The Impact
The project began when Prince William’s team approached ZANDLAND to create a global documentary on wildlife rangers — the frontline defenders of our natural world. Working with The Royal Foundation and United for Wildlife, we directed and produced the series from the ground up, filming in six of the most remote and challenging places on Earth to tell the untold stories of rangers risking everything to protect endangered species.
Once complete, we brought on BBC Earth as our distribution partner to ensure the series reached the widest possible audience. The result is a powerful, cinematic series that has resonated globally, with coverage across major media outlets around the world.
“Protectingournaturalworldhasbecomeoneofthemostdangerousjobsontheplanet.”
