Eric
Averdung

I'm Eric Averdung, a Kenyan photographer and filmmaker, driven by a passion for nature and conservation storytelling. Growing up in Nairobi, my love for wildlife sparked my interest in visual storytelling.

This passion led me to embark on a journey as a wildlife photographer, fulfilling my childhood dream while living and working in the Maasai Mara, while managing the Ishara Photo Studio.

In 2024, I discovered the art of documentary filmmaking during the AFRISOS and Wilderness Project workshop in the Okavango Delta. Since then, I made my cinematic debut as the Assistant Director of Photography for "Ghost Elephants," a film by Werner Herzog shot in Angola and Namibia.

This film premiered at the Venice Film Festival before making its American debut at the Telluride Film Festival.

I have always been captivated by the journey to uncover the hidden layers within a story, exploring depths that often go unnoticed, and crafting narratives that are rich with emotion. If a story lacks feeling, it will fail to resonate.

I dedicate time to truly understand my subjects, forming a genuine connection with the story before bringing it to life.

I continue to approach each project with the same childlike curiosity that I had in my youth. At its core, storytelling remains the tool that helps me grasp life's complexities and reveal the beauty and emotion woven throughout it all.

With a strong interest in this field, I am actively exploring documentary filmmaking, using my experiences from various African countries to create impactful visuals that connect audiences with nature and wild spaces.

I am committed to honing my storytelling skills and creating a body of work that will resonate for generations.