PASSION AND PURPOSE
Rakesh Kote’s filmmaking journey kicked off during the pandemic, when he found himself stealthily navigating railway tracks and airports to film a mischievous group of urban langurs. While the excitement was palpable, he wanted to pursue filmmaking and wildlife knowledge more rigorously. Post graduation, Kote delved deeper into the wild, joining a non-profit in Agumbe in pursuit of knowledge and networking opportunities. It wasn’t until a serendipitous encounter with Prakash Matada, a Green Oscar award-winner, that Kote’s passion and commitment to ‘capturing the perfect shot’ were reignited. Collaborating on several conservation films with Matada, Kote now draws from his roots – Dakshina Kannada culture, evolving scientific knowledge and artistic sensibilities to craft his own stories, believing in the transformative power of storytelling to make the world a better place.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2023
BBC - Planet earth III - Field Assistance & DIT
Gujarat - Lions - NDA - Field Assistance & DIT
Forest Department - Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary - Cameraman, Drone, Editor
Forest Department - BRT Tiger Reserve - Cinematic Teaser - Drone Operator
Project Tiger - Behind The Scene - Cameraman
BBC -Planet earth III- Field Assistance & DIT
Kabini - Wild Dogs & Elephants - NDA - Field Assistance & DIT
Forest Department - Project Clean Kabini - Cameraman
Forest Department - Lantana Eradication & Grassland Development - Cameraman & Editor
Forest Department - Footprints Of Devotees - Cameraman & Script
Forest Department - Mangalore Division - Jewels Of The Coast - Cameraman
Forest Department - Mangalore Division - Urban Marsh - 4 Episodes - Cameraman
Rescued Around 50+ Venomous & Non Venomous Snakes In Mangalore Urban & Conducted Awareness Program
2022
2021
2020
Agumbe - Kalinga Foundation- Internship In Agumbe Rainforest For 5 Months
Unsung Estuary Of Mulki - Cameraman
Bird Count 2021 - Lead A Group Of 20 College Students On A Bird Count.
Snake Rescue & Rehabilitation Workshop - Participant
First Ever Documentary Film Worked As Cameraman - Urban Langurs
Crocodile Count - Volunteer
2019
CWS - Man Animal Conflict Survey -Volunteer
2024
Natgeo - NDA - Cinematographer
Owletter Creation - Huliyappa- Cinematographer
NatGeo - NDA - Field Assistance & DIT
Anne para - Human Elephant conflict documentary - Director of photography
Forest Department- NDA - Cameraman, Drone and editor
