Wildfire
2015 - 2023
Sullivan’s documentation of wildfires found its inception in the Western Cape province of South Africa in 2015. He has since become a fully trained wildland firefighter at ‘Crew Leader’ status. Sullivan’s training allows him to access fire lines all over the country, including being able to reach inaccessible areas in the mountains via Helicopter. Sullivan has filmed and photographed more than 80 fires across the country, using his work to promote environmental conservation.
As he continues to document wildfires, he’s set on expanding his portfolio to cover fires across the world, identifying the global problem of climate change and the importance of Fire Prevention and Awareness.
The Selati Conservation Series
2022
8 awe-inspiring short documentary films on various conservation topics, highlighting our ongoing efforts to safeguard and preserve the natural world and its wildlife on the Selati Game Reserve. The films feature expert wildlife specialists and the Selati Research Team.
Experience the captivating beauty of nature and wildlife in the sprawling 27,000-hectare Selati Game Reserve and be inspired to join us in our mission to protect and support our planet's precious natural heritage.
Fire safety for informal settlements
2021
Informal settlements are growing rapidly, and in Africa they are likely to double in size within the coming few decades. Informal settlements (IS) (also known by names such as slums, ghettos, favelas and shantytowns) are typically dense, and people’s homes are built from highly combustible materials. Hence, when a fire breaks out it can spread rapidly, leaving thousands homeless.
Every year in South Africa fires are affecting large numbers of people, costing municipalities millions of rands (ZAR), and are severely hindering the upliftment of the poorest in our communities.
Link to series here>.
Conservation
2018 - 2023
In 2018, Sullivan began expanding his portfolio with wildlife filming projects. Since he was a child, Sullivan’s heart was set on conserving the raw, sun-drenched expanse of the wild African landscape.
His dream became reality when his contracts took him to places such as the Okavango, Malawi, Kenya, Zambia, Namibia, Mozambique and more.
Justin has since spent the majority of his time filming in wilderness areas and is currently based in the Greater Kruger, South Africa.
