Client:
An international investigative organisation
Challenge:
To uncover and document the movements and operations of Russian mercenary groups across Africa, highlighting their geopolitical influence and local impact in unstable regions. The project required navigating hostile environments, ensuring team safety, and capturing impactful media under challenging conditions.
Solution:
- Conducted on-the-ground investigations in multiple African countries, gathering interviews with local sources and stakeholders.
- Deployed drones and advanced geospatial mapping technologies to track mercenary movements and activities.
- Used Unreal Engine 5 to visualise reconstructions of key events, overlaying data onto virtual landscapes to enhance storytelling.
- Integrated narrative intelligence to create a cohesive and accessible documentary for global audiences.
Results:
The documentary was widely acclaimed for its depth and visual storytelling, sparking international conversations about private military contractors in Africa and influencing policy discussions.
Media Features:
- Drone footage and aerial mapping
- Virtual environment reconstructions using Unreal Engine 5
- On-location interviews and B-roll footage