Time Sensitive: Ending Human/Elephant Conflicts

I hope you are safe and healthy during these difficult times. 

Because of COVID-19, the world as we know it will be changed forever but the threat to the safety of elephants continues unchanged. The deadly consequences of human-elephant conflict are increasing, which is why we continue to focus on finding ways to mitigate and end these deadly confrontations. 

Our strategy to end these conflicts is based on education and action. We are taking action by funding the construction of humanely designed and safe electric fences in high human-elephant conflict areas and we are educating by highlighting the root cause of these conflicts as well as methods to end them. As part of our educational efforts, we are excited to announce  our first documentary, The Linesman.

The Linesman is the story of one man’s mission to end human-elephant conflict in his homeland.  With an unprecedented view of the plight of threatened villagers and their massive, majestic foes -- the Asian Elephant -- we come to truly understand both sides of this deadly struggle.  Set in the rural landscape of Myanmar, The Linesman illustrates how decades of massive deforestation, the loss of critical habitat, and the increase in elephant poaching for ivory and skin, have driven elephants to desperate measures to survive.  In the search for food and safety, they invade nearby villages destroying essential crops and posing a lethal risk to villagers.  To protect their livelihoods and their loved ones, some villages have resorted to calling in brutal poachers to stop the elephants.  The destruction on both sides has created devastating results that demand a search for solutions. 

The Linesman is a 30 minute documentary that explores the root causes of human-elephant conflict and highlights the efforts of conservationist U Khin Maung Gyi to restore peace and balance between these two vital communities.

You can view the trailer here. 

You can also learn more about the film, human-elephant conflict, and our efforts by visiting our website. 

With your continued support we will be able to get The Linesman in front of audiences around the world - which is a critical part of our ability to create the awareness and support necessary to  bring a short and long term end to this conflict. 

I look forward to your comments regarding the trailer and I urge you to please forward this email to as many people as possible and to also please encourage them to support our efforts.

Thanks again for your continued support. Stay safe and healthy.

All the best,

Dane

PS: We are currently finalizing the release schedule and screening locations for the film. As we know more I will send an update on when and where you can see the film. As we all know too well, we are living in a time where schedules are as fluid as the oceans around us.

Links:

• More about The Linesman