We tell epic stories through surprising and unconventional lenses,
Documenting the remarkable people daring to invent a new future
in the face of imminent climate breakdown.
we capture the audacious dreams taking flight,
reshaping our precious bond with the natural world.
“Dare to Invent the Future” is a visionary new film slate igniting urgent conversations about our planet.
We've gathered a remarkable team including filmmakers, music icons, environmental leaders, and passionate activists.
Together, we're committed to creating five transformative feature films and high-level content each year, drawing inspiration from compelling stories worldwide. With our combined expertise, our goal is to redefine environmental filmmaking by presenting fresh and unexpected perspectives that go beyond typical portrayals of nature and the climate crisis.
Our films are designed to resonate globally, premiering at prestigious festivals and captivating audiences worldwide. We take pride in attracting top filmmaking talent and will seek out indigenous stories to ensure that our films reflect the diversity and complexity of the global environmental narrative.
the TEAM
RZA
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
RZA is a renowned American musician, rapper, record producer, actor, and filmmaker, best known as the leader of the hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Renowned for his deep influence on hip hop production, RZA has also carved out a notable career in film, composing scores for movies such as "Kill Bill: Volume 1” and most recently the documentary "BLUE CARBON’’ in close collaboration with our team.
FERNANDO MEIRELLES
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Fernando Meirelles is the renowned Brazilian, Oscar- nominated Director of “City of God," “The Constant Gardner" & “The Two Popes," and has been nominated for more than 10 BAFTAs, Golden Globes and Oscars. Fernando executive produced MAKE Waves' 2019 film, “The Great Green Wall," and the upcoming film on our slate ‘Blue Carbon’.
PHILIPPE DE BOURBON
executive producer
Philippe de Bourbon founded Andaman Films in 2020, debuting with "The State of Texas vs Melissa" at the Tribeca Film Festival, later released on Hulu. Now, Andaman Films is focused on developing and producing feature documentaries and series for TV networks like CNN Films, ARTE, CANAL+, and NDR. Philippe's previous experience includes working at CANAL+, where he served as commissioning editor in the Original Programming department, overseeing acclaimed documentaries like the Oscar-nominated "The Invisible War" and International Emmy Awards-nominees "Terror Studios" and "Exodus." In 2017, he became Managing Director of Echo Studio, producing socially and environmentally impactful films such as "Buoyancy," which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in 2019 and won the audience award.
CLAUDE GRUNITZKY
executive producer
Claude Grunitzky is the CEO and Managing Partner of the Equity Alliance, a fund dedicated to providing capital to emerging, underrepresented venture capitalists and early stage founders who are women or people of color. Claude is also the founder of two media companies focused on Black culture, TRACE (funded by Goldman Sachs and successfully sold to European investors) and TRUE Africa (funded by Google). Raised in Togo, Washington, DC, Paris, London, and New York, Claude's multicultural upbringing shaped his transcultural philosophy. Fluent in six languages and holding three passports, he brings a unique perspective to his ventures.
SARAH MACDONALD | MAKE WAVES FOUNDER | SARAH@MAKEWAVES.MEDIA