SKYDRUM FILMS

CHANGING PERSPECTIVES

 
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Skydrum Films is where real stories come to life.
Specialising in video communications — from impactful short-form pieces to intimate long-form productions — we create work that inspires audiences.

Founded by Hermien Roelvert-van Gils, an award-winning filmmaker with over 20 years of experience, Skydrum Films blends journalistic integrity with a storyteller’s eye for the authentic moment. Our films have earned recognition on international stages, but our true measure of success lies in the impact they leave behind and the conversations they ignite.

Hermien now focuses on helping smaller companies, individuals, and causes, using her storytelling expertise to create impactful content for them.

Every project is a unique, every moment a potential story. More...


Movie poster for Diary of an Elephant Orphan, a small elephant on screen with ears open, one ear smaller

a documentary 7 years in the making…


WHY USE SKYDRUM FILMS FOR YOUR COMPANY OR BRAND?

  • Our work creates brand credibility and brand pride

  • Through years of honing our craft, we know how to bring your authenticity to light

  • Skydrum Films’ expertise helps you create trust in your brand, your cause or your product.

 

ORGANISATIONS WE HAVE WORKED WITH

 

Diary of an Elephant Orphan, produced, directed, filmed and co-edited by Hermien Roelvert-van Gils, follows the journey of a little elephant orphan Khanyisa, who miraculously survived a poacher wire snare - but now she needs a family. Will a surrogate herd accept her and will they allow humans to feed her, her daily milk amongst them if they do?

This has never been attempted before with such a young orphan and we get a true account of what it takes to work side by side with these majestic creatures to rehabilitate a little elephant orphan.


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Skydrum Films works with a pool of freelancers who are selected for each assignment

 
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