OUR MISSION

We work for a thriving world and healthy planet, where people are inspired and empowered to make personal, spiritual, social and environmental change.

We do this because we want a kinder, fairer, healthier world.

 

WHO WE ARE

JONATHAN PERUGIA

On a packed, rattly, bone-shaking bus through the desert in Rajasthan In 1992, I realised I was in love with photography and wanted to spend my life telling stories with a camera.

I have been travelling the world doing that ever since, and helping other people to do the same.

I’ve been a photojournalist for the AP in Indonesia, shot nearly 50 guides for Time Out, and facilitated photography workshops with people all over the world.

My passion is creating visual stories for people who make the world a better place.

My work depends on warm relationships and connections with people, a deep appreciation for the people I work with, and both documentary and commercial expertise.

My creative development has also been a spiritual journey: gratitude, joy, fun, connection and love are at the heart of how and why I work.

I’m father to a lovely 9 year-old boy, so so I'm particularly interested in how we bring up young men who are emotionally intelligent and value themselves, the women, children and other men around them.

ROBBIE SLOAN

I create strategically designed, story-led visual assets that fuel growth and profit at the point where the brand and the consumer converge.

I've been fortunate to work with the BBC and ITV, Greenpeace, and Amnesty and many other major brands and organisations.

I am the Creative Director for Heal Rewilding, a charity which is re-wilding blocks of land in the uk: the power of nature is sacred and I want to protect it for my children and future generations.

Having your target audience tell you that your work deeply connected with them is the most wonderful gift. I always strive to create visual stories that leave a lasting emotional resonance with the audience.

As a husband and father, my life outside screens and cameras consists of lots of family time, nature experiences, sports activities and cooking.

PHIL CLARKE HILL

I’m a documentary film maker and director, with over twelve years international field experience.

I have dedicated much of my career to South America – regularly working throughout the region since 2011, and in particular in Brazil. I cover current affairs, features, environment, culture and development, operating either as a self-shooting director editor or part of a team on larger productions.

My work has been broadcast and published by major outlets including the BBC, the Guardian, National Geographic, Aljazeera, CNN, VOA, and Vice. I also produce commercial content for brands and NGOs including Somerset House, UNHCR, UNDP and WHO.

I’ve received grants from the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and One World Media for projects in Brazil, plus bursaries from Screen Skills and the Rory Peck Trust. I was a finalist for the Amnesty Media Award and Environmental Photographer of the Year, and have been awarded by the Royal Photographic Society and the International Photography Awards. 

WORKING WITH US

Gaia Visual tells visual stories for organisations addressing the world’s social and environmental challenges.

We are a global network of creatives that includes film-makers, editors, marketers, and writers.

This means we are agile and flexible, and can put exactly the right team together, whatever the brief.

We collaborate with our clients to tell visual stories about their impact so that they can grow their influence, teams and revenue.

Consultation

Clients often come to us with the beginnings of an idea, loosely defined intentions, logistical challenges and even differing stakeholder interests.

We will discuss your needs in depth, and clarify exactly what you want to say, to whom and why.

This is how we help you shape your story, and ensure that we deliver exactly what you need.

Production

We are used to working alone, under pressure, in very challenging situations. And we are used to organising complex projects with many elements.

You will not need to babysit us. We can be the ‘fly on the wall’, or take control and direct.

We appreciate that you’re entrusting us with something valuable; you can trust us to deal with your clients, staff and all stakeholders with warmth and sensitivity.

If you’d like to talk about your ideas, projects and goals, book a no obligation call below.