Virunga nominated for two Emmys

Andre with gorilla_cropWorldView-supported Virunga has been nominated for two Emmys.

The film, directed by Orlando Von Einsiedel and executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio has received nominations for both Best Documentary and Outstanding Cinematography.

Virunga is the incredible true story of a group of brave people risking their lives to build a better future in a part of Africa the world has forgotten and us a gripping reality of life in the Congo.

The film has been gaining global recognition since it’s premiere in 2014 at the Tribeca Film Festival. The plight of the Virunga National Park has also remained in the news as the campaign continues to expose the actions of British company SOCO International.

Click here to see the list of all nominations.