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KING OF BEASTS: the story of lion trophy hunting

KING OF BEASTS takes you inside the controversial world of African lion trophy hunting.

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KING OF BEASTS: the story of lion trophy hunting

KING OF BEASTS: the story of lion trophy hunting

KING OF BEASTS: the story of lion trophy hunting

KING OF BEASTS: the story of lion trophy hunting

KING OF BEASTS: the story of lion trophy hunting

KING OF BEASTS takes you inside the controversial world of African lion trophy hunting.

KING OF BEASTS takes you inside the controversial world of African lion trophy hunting.

KING OF BEASTS takes you inside the controversial world of African lion trophy hunting.

KING OF BEASTS takes you inside the controversial world of African lion trophy hunting.

Gabrielle Almagor
Gabrielle Almagor
Gabrielle Almagor
Gabrielle Almagor
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$6,738 USD 88 backers
13% of $50,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Our documentary KING OF BEASTS follows Aaron, a big game trophy hunter, as he chases his 14th lion kill. We’ve been in production for four years, and coincidentally, we were in Tanzania filming the same month as the infamous killing of Cecil the Lion in Zimbabwe. As Cecil took over the worldwide news we were traveling home highly motivated to finish our film and contribute to the global debate on animal conservation.


KING OF BEASTS takes the viewer on a candid journey into the Tanzanian bush on an actual wild lion hunt.  Our film will shine a spotlight on this controversial sport that has received a dramatic increase in public and media attention since Cecil the Lion was killed last year. 

We follow the hunter's determined pursuit of the ultimate trophy. With unprecedented access and unique footage, award winning directors Nadav Harel and Tomer Almagor, explore the motivation and fascination behind trophy hunters killing the KING OF BEASTS.



Our KING OF BEASTS journey began when we met a former hunter who stopped hunting when he had his personal epiphany about how quickly Africa is losing its wild lions and feared that they would be completely gone soon if something wasn't done. His passion inspired us to set out on our long, exasperating and motivational journey. Our filmmaking adventure has allowed us to explore this world, learning and experiencing much more than we had ever expected.

Four years ago, we started making this film with one goal in mind:

 To save the wild African lions!

By focusing on trophy hunters and their impact on diminishing wild lion populations we thought we could push the world community to push C.I.T.E.S (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species) to place lions on the endangered species list, and help ban lion trophy hunting.

Boom! Problem solved!

During our filmmaking journey, we've learned that the situation on the ground in Africa is complex and convoluted. While there are solutions to save Africa's wildlife for future generations, these solutions will not get implemented properly before we all understand the issues and problems at play. An outright ban on trophy hunting will not save the wild lions, and we are almost too late to save them.

By focusing on the world of lion trophy hunters, KING OF BEASTS allows viewers to understand the many factors that threaten wild lions and wildlife in Africa today. Our film is an alarm call, and a starting point for a dialogue between all parties involved to save our lions and our entire wildlife eco-system. 


After 4 years of working on KING OF BEASTS we are now editing the movie.  With your crucial help we will finish the film and get this incredible story out into the world. Your funding will be used for sound editing & sound mix, original music, coloring, mastering and getting the film ready to screen around the world. Every dollar will go towards the completion of KING OF BEASTS. We want you to be part of our team and help us make a difference! 

Our team is a fantastic group of award winning documentary and narrative filmmakers who are all working day and night to finish KING OF BEASTS.  This film is a testament to sweat equity, pooling resources and passion. We are working with some of the best talent in the industry to finish this film and tie together the amazing creative building blocks of this film. 


We’ve put together fantastic and personal rewards to show our appreciation of your support. Take a peek and please tweet or post the reward banners in your social media kingdom!

Several of our perks are by the acclaimed street artist and activist painter Lydia Emily. She makes art because she believes that being in the public eye comes with a profound social responsibility and her ethics comes from her life-long desire to bring fire to the people. Those values are core to the KING OF BEASTS mission and we're proud to have her works as part of our campaign.

"Don’t Just be A Witness”- Lydia Emily


Thank you for your time and please become a part of this important project. 

THANK YOU!!!

The KING OF BEASTS team

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LYDIA EMILY LION PRINTS!

$150 USD
This perk is a fantastic print by the acclaimed political muralist Lydia Emily. Emily has graciously contributed these amazing prints from her African Lion pair series. Archival highest quality- hand painted over and signed by Lydia Emily. There is the male and the female available. Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) A Thank you on the website and social media (3) a digital copy of the movie soundtrack.
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March 2016
2 out of 30 of claimed
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THANK YOU!

$5 USD
You will be thanked for your support on all KING OF BEAST social media networks.
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February 2016
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POETRY PATRON!

$10 USD
You will receive an original short poem by our co-director Tomer Almagor. In his punk youth days back in Israel, Tomer was a celebrated poet and spoken word artists. As a prolific screenwriter he is still creating poetry and would love to present you with an original work. Also includes: A social media thank you.
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March 2016
3 out of 100 of claimed
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LION SCREENSAVER & BACKGROUND!

$10 USD
You will receive a selection of original art work made for the film to use as your favorite screensaver and/or background. Also includes the soundtrack, a social media and website THANK YOU.
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June 2016
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OFFICIAL WEBSITE CREDIT!

$20 USD
We will list you in our official "Thank You" section on the KING OF BEAST website. We couldn't do it without you and we want you to feel that. Have your name on the website as an official supporter of our movie. Thank you!!
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February 2016
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KING OF BEASTS SOUNDTRACK!

$30 USD
Stunning soundtrack by a celebrated composer Simon Taufique. We will send you a link to download mp3 and/or FLAC files. Also include a social media THANK YOU.
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March 2016
2 out of 1000 of claimed
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CELEBRATE A NEW HIP HOP STAR!

$45 USD
You will receive an original rap song written and performed by Shane Almagor, the 8 year old son of producer Gabrielle and director Tomer. Shane is a funky little rapper who has come into his own voice during the years of making of this film. The song will arrive via digital delivery and will likely be lion related. Guaranteed to be awesome! Also include a social media and website THANK YOU.
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March 2016
2 out of 100 of claimed
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LION ART KING OF BEASTS TEE!

$50 USD
Original LION Art Tee shirt; there will be several options and all standard sizes. Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; and (2) The film soundtrack.
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March 2016
4 out of 74 of claimed
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HAND DRAWN LION ART!

$50 USD
You will receive an original Lion painting by the amazing Shane Almagor. Shane is coincidentally a Leo. He is a devout lion advocate and amazing animal preservation enthusiast. He will be so happy to make this for you!! Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) movie sound track
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DVD SIGNED BY THE AUTEURS!

$60 USD
A copy of the finished film on DVD autographed by the Directors, Nadav Harel and Tomer Almagor. (Estimated delivery in late 2016/early 2017 depending on distribution). International shipping TBD (we'll let you know). Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; and (2) The soundtrack.
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March 2016
1 out of 1000 of claimed
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GOOD KARMA!!

$100 USD
You will receive good karma for doing the right thing and helping this important film get finished. You will also receive 1) The original score/ soundtrack 2) A Thank you on the website and social media.
4 out of 100 of claimed

A PRIVATE SCREENING IN NYC!

$200 USD
You will receive one invite to a private screening of KING OF BEASTS in New York City! Venue and date are TBD, and the invite is transferable. Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) The soundtrack (3) a KING OF BEASTS movie poster (4) Thank you on the website and Social Media
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A PRIVATE SCREENING IN LA!

$200 USD
You will receive one invite to a private screening of KING OF BEASTS in/around Los Angeles, California! Venue and date are TBD, and the invite is transferable. Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) A private link of the film; and (3) a KING OF BEASTS movie poster. (4) Thank you on the website and Social Media
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MEET OUR AMAZING DIRECTORS!

$250 USD
Get to know the directors of the film. Explore their process, talk about movies and their adventures making KING OF BEASTS. This perk will secure an hour with either Nadav Harel or Tomer Almagor either in-person or via Skype. Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) A DVD when the film becomes commercially available (3) a KING OF BEASTS movie poster; and (4) a digital copy of the movie soundtrack.
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March 2016
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NYC OR LA PREMIERE TICKETS!

$300 USD
Two (2) tickets to the opening night premiere screening in Los Angeles or NYC. Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) DVD when commercially available; (3) a KING OF BEASTS movie poster; and (4) a digital copy of the movie soundtrack.
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December 2017
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REALLY REALLY GOOD KARMA!!

$500 USD
You will receive good karma for doing the right thing and helping this important film get finished. You will also receive 1) The original score/ soundtrack 2) A Thank you on the website and social media 3) a screensaver lion art and tee shirt 4) A movie poster
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HELLO ASSOCIATE PRODUCER!

$1,000 USD
Now you are really involved in this message getting out into the world! You are now an Associate Producer of KING OF BEASTS, and will receive a credit with other associate producers in the final cut of the film!! Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) a KING OF BEASTS movie poster; and (3) a digital copy of the movie soundtrack.
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March 2016
1 out of 10 of claimed
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AN ORIGINAL OIL PAINTING!

$1,500 USD
This perk is a truly wonderful original oil painting by the acclaimed political muralist Lydia Emily. The piece is titled "LION' and is gold leaf on sunday times... a mother lion protecting her cub. Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) A DVD when the it becomes commercially available (3) a KING OF BEASTS movie poster; and (4) a digital copy of the movie soundtrack.
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June 2016
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YOUR OWN PRIVATE SCREENING!

$1,500 USD
Enjoy a private screening of KING OF BEASTS for you, your friends or your institution. Venue expenses not included if applicable. Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) A private link of the film; (3) a KING OF BEASTS movie poster; and (4) a digital copy of the movie soundtrack.
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JOIN THE TEAM MR/MS/MRS EXEC!

$5,000 USD
You are the ultimate rock star!! You are now an EXECUTIVE PRODUCER of KING OF BEASTS, and will receive an official Executive Producer credit on the final cut of the film. Included are premiere tickets to either the NYC or Los Angeles premiere, and any festival screenings. (Travel costs not included). Also includes: (1) A social media thank you; (2) A private link of the film; (3) a KING OF BEASTS movie poster; and (4) a digital copy of the movie soundtrack.
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March 2016
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