Margot Maritz
Founder | Eco-Filmmaker & Reviewer | Wildlife Photographer | Sustainablility Consultant & Content Creator
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Margot is a South African sustainability filmmaker, content creator and film critic with a flair for creativity and a heart for the planet. Founder and creator of Green-Humanity, She recently worked on productions assisting with sustainability consultancy and was a panelist at Raindance Film Festival, for Sustainable Production, in London. Margot was a member of Greenpeace, a MobStir in the Youth Division of The Ian Somerhalder Foundation and was the first Youth Ambassador for Kids are Heroes, and supported Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
With a master’s degree in film, production design, and sustainability, she’s on a mission to mix her love for film with her passion for the environment, because who says saving the planet can’t be cool? From capturing the beauty of nature in all its forms to reviewing films through a sustainable lens, Margot dives into how the industry can be greener. But wait, there’s more! She’s also an eco-cosplay wizard, crafting jaw-dropping costumes from upcycled materials that prove style can be sustainable. Whether behind the camera or in costume, Margot is all about telling stories that spark change, spread love, and inspire others to make the world a more sustainable and loving place. Speaking of stories, when it comes to her favourite film, it has to be Denis Villeneuve’s Dune, where the epic world of ornithopters, stillsuits, and spice takes centre stage. Her flag design for Saving the Arctic is hanging (with some others') at the North Pole, planted by Greenpeace Activists. Since then she has developed a love for environmentalism, photography and filmmaking. Margot has received multiple film and photography awards. |
Personal Statement
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Since a very young age, I’ve been interested in environmental issues and have been involved with organisations fighting for less destruction of the planet. I have a non-profit called Green Humanity that educates people about the consequences and realities of environmental issues. I also enjoy filmmaking, and the creativity to tell a story that has the power to influence people. Combining these two main interests seemed like the creation of a perfect match. My work is all about capturing the big and smallest animals and other beauties nature has to offer. My work has a story to tell and I hope others gets to hear those stories and make our world a better, more loving place.
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Green-Humanity
Founded in 2012, Green-Humanity is a platform to celebrate the different beauties of the world through photography, videography, film and stop-motion animation. Through creative media, information, how to guides, tips and tricks Green-Humanity provides environmental education that aims to promote conservational and sustainable audience perspective.
