Earlier this year, our crew camped in the Knysna Forest while filming our documentary Elephant Alone. We delved into the history of this ancient forest, where hundreds of elephants once roamed, discussing the bittersweet reality that only one remains today through fascinating stories and little-known facts shared by the locals we interviewed. After a long day of shooting, we’d gather around the campfire, reflecting on what we’d learned. Those evenings became a big part of the documentary itself—