Conservation Awareness
M.SM partnered with Volcom to produce The Last Orangutans, an award-winning short film capturing the beauty and fragility of orangutans in one of their last remaining wild habitats: the jungles of Sumatra. This film served as a cornerstone for Volcom’s fashion collaboration with the Sumatran Orangutan Society, aiming to raise awareness about the critical conservation efforts needed to save these remarkable animals. Shot on location in Indonesia’s Leuser National Park, the film provides an intimate look at the orangutans and the complex social and environmental issues that threaten their survival.
Project Highlights
The Last Orangutans stands as both a tribute to Sumatra’s orangutans and a powerful tool for conservation awareness. MSM’s collaboration with Volcom and the Sumatran Orangutan Society not only provided visibility to these endangered animals but also inspired viewers to consider their role in conservation efforts. This short film brings attention to an urgent cause and highlights the collective action needed to safeguard the future of one of the world’s most intelligent and endangered species.
Winner of “Best Environmental Short” from the 2012 Miami Short Film Festival
V.CoLogical Presents A Volcomunity Film
In Association with the Sumatran Orangutan Society
Produced by: Bonnie Boyes
Directed, Shot, Edited, and Colored by: M.Samuels Media
Animation by: Parker Howell
Location: Jungle →
Endangered Species →
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