‘There is Power in Our Mountains’ awarded Silver at Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival
Lesotho short film awarded Silver at Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival
PRESS RELEASE: 17th March
A Lesotho adventure film called ‘There is Power in our Mountains’ with Semonkong Lodge was awarded a silver at the Japan World’s Tourism Film Festival under the ‘Tourism services’ category. Filmed and produced by Love Africa Marketing, the film showcases Lesotho and the endless mountain adventures right on its doorstep.
The international film festival took place in Tokyo this week and received over 1200 film submissions from across the globe. The short film was a finalist with four other productions in the same category from Portugal, Japan and Spain. The international jury is composed of professionals and experts in the areas of Audiovisual and Cinema, Tourism and Marketing and Communication.
“There is Power in Our Mountains’ introduces a tailored overnight trek featuring local guides and packhorse teams for an immersive experience of mountain life and Basotho culture. These unique trekking experiences aim to leave visitors with an understanding of a culture untainted by modern norms and a deeper appreciation for a simpler way of life.
“This is a great privilege, thank you. We really feel that this film showcases the exciting trekking adventures organised by Semonkong lodge together with our local Community. The response from the successful partnership with Love Africa Marketing, has helped us grow and develop our brand which believes in empowering individuals within our local Community, using our environment and its conservation as the focal point of all our activities, creating a long term sustainable income through tourism for as many people as possible in our community. Armele and Jonno Halse, Semonkong Lodge owners.”
The film invites viewers in and takes them along the shepherds’ crisscrossing trails deep into ‘The Mountain Kingdom,’ highlighting a hidden gem abundant with warm and friendly people, wild landscapes, vertical cliffs and meandering rivers.
“Our team is honoured to have been recognised on an international level for this film. Love Africa’s passion for storytelling, and with our own love for Lesotho, we aimed to showcase this product and destination using impactful marketing tools such as film and photography. We wanted the audience to connect with the adventure through the story and strong visuals of the impressive landscapes and its deep culture. There is no better connection than that with nature, with Africa having some of the most incredible features to Showcase. The title and the essence of the film ‘There is Power in our Mountains’, was chosen for this reason – the mountains – drawing people towards them, they quietly demand respect and connection, gently silencing you when exploring them. They force a connection to nature, and this IS adventure for us. This is Lesotho.” Nicola Gerrard, Love Africa Managing director and film producer.
