Dereck Joubert

Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and conservationist, Dereck Joubert was born in 1955, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He has been active in the film industry since the early 1980s, primarily focusing on the genre of nature and wildlife, with his most notable works including "Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas" and "The Last Lions", which have won numerous awards including an Emmy. Joubert's directorial style is characterized by his intimate, close-up shots of animals in their natural habitats, combined with compelling storytelling that underscores the importance of conservation.

Dereck Joubert is not just a filmmaker but a passionate champion of the wilderness, whose love for the natural world breathes life into every frame of his films.