Skydrum Films is headed by Hermien Roelvert-van Gils who has been in the environmental filmmaking industry for over 14 years. After completing her studies in Business Communication, (specialising in visual communication) at North-West University, she started out as a TV-editor and later progressed to producer/director of factual content. For the past 14 years she specialised in wildlife and nature content creation both behind and in front of the lens. She won the SAB Environmental Video category in 2015 and has been nominated for a SAFTA award. Following her passion for nature, Hermien launched Skydrum Films in 2015. Her first independent documentary is currently on the film festival circuit and hopefully soon on smaller screens across the globe.
The company works with a pool of likeminded freelancers to create inspiring stories about nature and her inhabitants for broadcast and private clients. “We are passionate about our world and want to make a difference through film.”
checking cameras before a caracal release
We have worked on projects with Elephants Alive, University Pretoria, Fitzpatrick Institute, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, University of Johannesburg, University Stellenbosch, University of the Witwatersrand, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, Shamwari Private Game Reserve, Jabulani Safari, HERD, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, Provet Wildlife as well as numerous other facilities across South Africa and a great many individuals in the conservation and sustainability world.