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Treating a feverish planet: The Dengue Alliance

Recent years have seen an alarming upsurge in dengue outbreaks all over the world, with over 11 million cases in Latin America in 2024 alone, a 200% increase over the previous year. DNDi’s newest short film takes us to Brazil, one of the flashpoints of Latin America’s 2024 epidemic, as well as to Sri Lanka and Thailand, to show the devastating impact dengue outbreaks are having across the world.

‘Treating a feverish planet: The Dengue Alliance’ tells two stories – one of a climate-induced crisis threatening our future, and for which treatments are sorely lacking. But it also tells a story of hope, of scientists and researchers on the frontlines of dengue outbreaks that are joining forces and pooling their efforts to secure a healthier future.

But most of all, it is a film about the vulnerable communities that are all too often the most affected by climate-sensitive neglected diseases.

  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Health
  • Completion Date:
    November 7, 2024
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    Brazil, Sri Lanka, Thailand
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography

Greg Lomas: An Award-Winning Film Director with A Unique Storytelling Style.

Greg Lomas, an accomplished film director, holds a unique edge in weaving narrative-driven film content shaped by his rich and diverse background. Co-founding Scholars Film alongside his childhood friend, Colwyn Thomas, Greg has successfully turned his fervor for storytelling into award-winning productions that resonate on a global scale.

Possessing a multi-dimensional toolkit from his background in diverse domains - including art direction, marketing, graphic design, documentary photography and journalism - Greg has mastered the art of producing a wide array of film content. His portfolio extends across scales and genres, spanning from large-scale television commercials, branded content, to long-form documentary films and series productions.

His heart, however, belongs to documentary filmmaking, where he has found his calling in curating human-centric stories that capture the essence of shared human experiences.
Celebrating the triumph of their SAFTA-award-winning independent feature documentary 'To Skin a Cat,' Greg and Colwyn have evolved Scholars into a renowned production house. Their focus: unveiling inspiring narratives from Africa that command a global appeal.

Under Greg's direction, Scholars Film has produced numerous distinguished film campaigns. Clients they've worked with include T+W, SuperSport, DNDi, DStv, Medicine Sans Frontiers, BBC Storyworks, and Genero. Their work consistently marries impactful storytelling with high-level production, creating cinematic masterpieces which have been recognized internationally.

Notable accolades include the Grand Prix at the inaugural WHO Health For All Grand Film Festival in 2020 for 'A Doctor's Dream,' produced for DNDi. The following year, Greg was lauded as the top director in the Loeries Film category, thanks to his direction of the Grand Prix-winning 'Chasing the Sun' for T+W, which also won the Best "Made for TV Documentary" SAFTA for 2021.
Continuing his journey of critical acclaim, the T+W limited series, directed by Greg, 'Two Sides' earned an International Emmy nomination in the Sports Documentary category for 2023.
The journey signifies Greg Lomas' remarkable passion and devotion to his craft, a testament to his unwavering commitment to capture and project compelling stories from Africa to the world.

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