Meet The Team
Alex Jones
Founder & Co-owner
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Creative director
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Producer / director
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DOP
Alex Jones
Alex Jones is an Emmy Award winning and Panda Award-winning Director of Photography, widely regarded as a leader in wildlife cinematography. With over a decade of experience working with top broadcasters like Disney, NatGeo, BBC, and Netflix, Alex has contributed to high-profile commissioned shows, including "Life in Color." His expertise in macro and long-lens cinematography, combined with his involvement in creative direction and storytelling, brings a distinct depth to every production. Alex’s work has taken him to remote, challenging environments around the world, where his passion for capturing the beauty of wildlife shines through. His extensive knowledge of the latest tech, along with his visual direction, camera work, and editing style, led him to create Wildlife Film Productions (WFP), where his passion for Blue-chip shows comes to life.
Jaap Perenboom
Co-owner
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Business director
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Producer / director
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DOP
Jaap Perenboom
Jaap Perenboom is an award-winning filmmaker with recent achievements on his film about jungle insects. His background spans business, science, nature, and filmmaking. Jaap combines creativity, strategic insight, and global experience gained through extensive travel. As a Director, DOP, and film editor, he has delivered international commercial film projects in remote, challenging environments like jungles, savannas, mountains, and islands. With a deep love for wildlife and nature, Jaap thrives in locations with limited facilities, in places like Uganda, Madagascar, Peru, Guatemala, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, and Costa Rica.
Imke Goudsmits
Production Manager
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Marketing
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Production management
Imke Goudsmits
Production manager & Marketing director
Imke has experience working on commercial film productions in remote and challenging environments like Uganda, Madagascar, West Papua, Peru, and Costa Rica.
In addition to her production activities, Imke leads the company's marketing efforts, leveraging her expertise as the owner of a marketing company. Holding a master’s degree in Communication and Information Sciences, and with a deep love for wildlife and nature, Imke adds creativity, passion and expertise to every production.
Dr. Rebecca Cliffe
Scientific Consultant
Rebecca Cliffe
Scientific Consultant
Dr. Rebecca Cliffe has dedicated over 10 years to extensive field research on sloths, focusing on their ecology, biology, genetics, and physiology in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil. Throughout her career, she has published numerous scientific papers, solidifying her reputation as the world's leading sloth expert. Her work in wildlife conservation has earned her recognition, with appearances on acclaimed shows like 60 Minutes. Rebecca is highly regarded within the scientific community, serving as an invaluable resource for fact-checking and location management in various wildlife projects.