Gavin Searle
films clips

A Few Film Clips

For more information please see the filmography page. Copyright resides with respective companies and broadcasters.

Gabon: Earth's Last Chance - Sky

In a bid to save one of the last great Edens, a British ecologist teams up with Gabon’s so-called dictator to battle powerful corrupt forces. But an unexpected military coup in Gabon threatens a political family dynasty, leaving the government’s masterplan to preserve its rainforest in jeopardy.

Life at 50 Degrees C - BBC

Many communities across the world now face temperatures in excess of 50 degrees C. In Nigeria - gas flaring in Delta and the Well-diggers. In Mauritania - The sands of Chinquetti and a 650km migration by iron ore train. Produced by BBC Arabic. See Nominations & Awards.

I Bought a Rainforest - BBC

Three x 60 min films. Wildlife photographer Charlie Hamilton James buys 100 acres of Peruvian rainforest and learns (the hard way) that solving poverty is key to saving the rainforest. Produced by Keo Films for BBC2. (Role: Series Director /Camera). See Nominations & Awards.

Welcome to Lagos - BBC

Three x 60 min observational films inside the slums of Lagos, Nigeria. From the Olusosun rubbish dump to the vast wood mills of Ebute Metta…. How to survive, prosper and triumph. Produced Keo Films for BBC2. (Role: Series Director/Camera). See Nominations & Awards.

Arctic with Bruce Parry - BBC

One x 60 min film following Bruce Parry to Siberia in northern Russia as he visits the Sakha Republic and Eveny reindeer herders to explore a fast changing post-soviet world. Produced by Indus Films for BBC2. (Role: Producer/Director/Camera).

Jungle Hooks - Amazon- Discovery

Five x 30 min documentaries on the trail of the world largest freshwater fish, the arapima, with adventure fisherman, Jeremy Wade as he crisscrosses the vast amazonian river basin. Produced by Carlton TV for Discovery Europe. (Role: Series Director/Camera)

Jungle Trip - Channel 4

One x 60 min documentary about a plant-collecting mission to Amazonia that goes belly up. Finding the plants that make up the sacred brew, ayahuasca was only ever going to be half the story. Produced by Keo Films for Channel 4, To the Ends of the Earth strand. (Role: Director/Camera).

Fish: A Japanese Obsession - BBC

One x 90 min film understanding the Japanese through their intense relationship with fish. From giant koi to funa-sushi, Charles Rangeley Wilson explores Japan, its islands and its people. Produced by Keo Films for BBC4 – Japan Season. (Role: Producer/Director/Camera).

My Year with the Tribe - BBC

Will Millard spends a dramatic year in the rainforests of West Papua with the remote, treehouse dwelling Korowai tribe to experience first hand a tribal society in transition. No advance parties no fixing… just filmmaking in the raw. Produced by Keo Films for BBC2. See Nominations & Awards.

Tribe - Penan -Borneo - BBC

One x 60 min programmes for popular anthropology series following presenter Bruce Parry to a remote community of Penan hunter-gatherers in Sarawak, Borneo. Produced by BBC Wales. (Role: Director/Producer/Camera). See Nominations & Awards.

Prince Phillip: God Of Our Island - Channel 4

On the south pacific island of Tanna, Prince Phillip is worshipped as a god. In an attempt to reveal the greatest prophecy ever, a band of emissaries embark on a journey to piece together His true story. Produced by Keo Films for Channel 4.

Meet the Natives - Channel 4

Three x 60 min observational films in reverse anthropology. The Kastom people of Vanuatu undertake an anthropology of British working, middle and upper class. Produced by Keo Films for Channel 4. (Role: Series Director/Camera). See Nominations & Awards.

Bravo 2 Zero - Channel 4

One x 60 min documentary shot in Iraq finding out the shocking story behind the failed Bravo 2 Zero, SAS patrol behind enemy lines during the Gulf War. Produced by Fulcrum TV for Channel 4, To the Ends of the Earth strand. (Role: Director).

Tribe - Layap - Bhutan - BBC

One x 60 min programmes for popular anthropology series following presenter Bruce Parry to a remote tribal community of Layaps in Bhutan (Himalayas). Produced by BBC Wales. (Role: Director/Producer/Camera). See Nominations & Awards.

Bobski the Builder - Channel 4

One x 60 min observational film looking at the different cultural approaches to work and workmanship between one group of British and Polish builders. Produced by Princess productions for Channel 4 - Cutting Edge. (Role: Director/Camera).