A 13 part series.

1. a W h i t e N i l e M e d i a p r o d u c t i o n
May 2017
PLACES
LEFT
BEHIND
A Celebration of the Last
Untouched Pieces of the
Planet

2. PLACES LEFT BEHIND
A Celebration of the Last Untouched Pieces of the Planet

3. OUTLINE
01
Summary / Vision
03
The Producers
05
The Buzz / RB Quests
02
The Lost Places
04
Details / Budget
06
Awards

4. SUMMARY VISIONand
The Places Left Behind reveals the little-known but
significant assets of hidden lands and cultures on the
edge of extinction. It shines a light on the miraculous
history and present-day marvels of environments
that have somehow avoided the hand of encroaching
“civilization”. We dwell among the trees, tribes, and
wildlife as they strive to maintain continuity between
the past and present. We explore the stories of these
mosaics, and try to understand why they have
resisted the juggernaut of development and change,
and why such places are important to the future of
our planet.
We highlight the magic and wonder of diversity. Our
goal is to provide an understanding of why these
threatened areas are so special and so worth
preserving. We believe the television series, and
associated campaign, will be more potent,
authoritative and persuasive than any media to
date. The resulting media will be editorially
authoritative, accessible, inspiring, relevant, global
and evergreen. The series will have a broad reach
to the most qualified audience in the world. It will
honor the origins of the earth, the evolution of
animals and plants beyond political borders, The
Family of Man, the common moments of birth,
marriage, and death, the distinctive music and art,
and the great celebrations, ceremonies, rituals and
festivals that everyone in the world, no matter how
removed, enjoys.

5. White Nile Media will create thirteen inspirational,
compelling television 1/2 hour specials showcasing the
last of the great untouched places on earth. The shows will
be targeted to the most qualified audiences; evergreen in
nature; and distributed broadly on multiple platforms.
PLACES LEFT
BEHIND
Inspiring views to
participate and
interact though
powerful storytelling,
and extreme
immersive
participation
INSPIRE
Game-Changing
productions that re-
imagine the way we
see and understand
the last places
untouched by
civilization, and the
interconnectedness
of all living things.
IMAGINE
Encouraging viewers
to immerse in the
remaining Edens on
Earth, to understand
and appreciate their
value, and to become
engaged in their
preservation.
ENGAGE
Putting viewers in
the middle of
threatened paradise,
the wildlife, the
peoples, their rites
and daily life as
never experienced
before.
BE THERE

6. What is it?
We will weave the unforgettable
stories; embrace the unfamiliar
customs, and taste old traditions;
we’ll discovery the sanctuaries of
peoples removed from the pace of
civilization. We’ll reverse time in
villages and haunts, and be inspired
by distinctive environments. And we
will shape the world’s perceptions of
The Places Left Behind.
Poetry wrapped in beauty and
adventure, too often hidden away
around the corners of our minds,
between the seconds of our lives. This
series will chronicle the stunning and
extravagant Places Left Behind, the
secret corners of the world. It will key a
quest for understanding and
preservation; a celebration of pluck and
mettle, of renewal and vitality in a time
when it is perhaps desired most. We will
explore the far ends of the earth, where
these last unscathed living things dwell.
We’ll visit the many natural marvels,
explore the hidden treasures, unearth
the nooks and crannies of wonder,
experience the sunrises and sunsets,
savor the surfeit of flavors, and fire the
songs of our planet as it once was.
We will inspire viewers to reignite and
redefine the human spirit in their own
lives through a visit to the integrity
and pureness of undeveloped places.
We’ll unveil the spectacular assets of
each place, the gardens, the clear,
clean rivers, and the healing powers
of pure environments.
PLACES
BEHIND
LEFT
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We will explore the living spirits,
celebrate all that surrounds these
pristine coves and crannies,
showcase the little-known forests
and rivers, the fertile landscapes, and
most importantly, the way the people
of these far-away lands honor their
heritage and traditions.
We will tell the stories of isolated
peoples through their own eyes, and
reveal why a sense of contentedness
and place, of beauty and laughter, has
endured through time.
We will explore how the breakdown in
our links to Nature pose a genuine
threat to humanity. Through rapid
urbanization we have lost touch with
the wilderness, animals and plants
that represent the very essence of life
on earth. We may know how to
subjugate Nature, but we easily
forget that we depend upon it for our
very survival.
PLACES
BEHIND
LEFT

8. LOCATIONS !8
Korup National Park
Cameroon, Africa
1.
South Sudan
Africa. Largest
wildlife migrations in
the world.
4.
The Tepuis
Venezuela, South
America
7.
Zakouma National Park
Chad, Africa.
2.
Svalbard
Third Largest Icecap
in the World
5.
The Empty Quarter
Oman, Middle East
New Georgia Island
The Solomons,
South Pacific
3.
Ambrym volcano
Vanauatu (The Most
Active Volcano in the
World)
6.
Jitchu Drake
Eastern Himalaya,
Bhutan
9.
Season One
The Ganges River Delta
Bangladesh
10. The Phong Nha Grotto
System of Vietnam
11. Matautu
Wallis and Futuna
12
Kaieteur Falls
Guyana (The Guiana Shield region
contains about 25% of the planet’s
remaining intact forest and
produces as much as 10–15% of
the world’s fresh water.)
13.
8.

9. AMBRYN
VOLCANOE

10. GANGES RIVER
DELTA

11. JITCHU
DRAKE

12. KAEITOUR FALLS
SECTION

13. KORUP NP
SECTION

14. MATUATU
SECTION

15. NEW GEORGIA ISLAND
SECTION

16. SOUTH SUDAN
AFRICA

17. PHONG NA GROTTO
VIETNAM

18. SVALBARD
SECTION

19. THE EMPTY QUARTER
OMAN

20. THE TEPUIS
VENEZUELA

21. ZAKOUMA N.P.
SECTION

22. White Nile Media, Inc. (WNM) is a creative production
agency specializing in producing and distributing
programming that celebrates and truly bring to life the
great destinations of the world.
Our favorite place to engage the consumer is within
the aspirational quality of travel, and the stories that
unfold therein. WNM has worked and/or partnered on
projects for clients large and small including Orbitz,
Adidas, Travelsmith, Casio, Ford, Sony, Volvo, Yahoo,
MSN, MSNBC to major airlines (Swiss Air, Air New
Zealand, LAN) and tourist boards (Vermont, New York,
Cayman Islands, Ireland, Switzerland (three PBS
specials), Hong Kong (two PBS specials), Puerto Rico,
Illinois, Nevada, Bermuda, Australia, India, Cancun,
Ireland, Greece, Morocco, New Zealand, Chile, Peru,
Brazil, Ecuador, Jackson Hole, Las Vegas, Dominican
Republic, and many more).
With each project we look to push the envelope further
and farther. While never losing sight of fundamentals,
we embrace and exploit new technologies and
mediums, creating immersive experiences across
multiple platforms.
ABOUT US

23. EXECUTIVE
TEAM
Richard Reid has created, produced, written,
performed in, and packaged shows around
the world, including a wide variety of games,
talent contests, sports, music, magazines,
cooking, comedy and prime time drama.
Richard Reid
Creator and producer of the Emmy-
winning series Adventures with Purpose
and other travel media and businesses.
Richard Bangs
A principle at White Nile Media, Didrik has
produced and directed award-wining
productions all over the world, from the top
of Everest to the jungles of New Guinea to
the depths of the Andaman Sea.
Didrik Johnck

24. THE PRODUCTION
Director
Director of
Photography
Writer/Host
Sound
Digital Tech
Field Producer
Production
Assistant
Grip/Lighting
2nd Camera Op
Producer
4-8 pros make up our lean,
docu-style field production
team. This allows us to be
nimble, while enabling the real
stories to shine through. Crew
size is fluid based on need.
Roles overlap.
The team has experience shooting at an endless
variety of exotic and challenging locations from the
top of Mt. Everest to the depths of the world’s
deepest canyons; to Antarctica, the Amazon jungle,
and hyper-luxurious airlines, restaurants, spas and
hotels.
CREW

25. AWARDS
2012
Gold Lowell Thomas
Award - Travel
Journalism
Bronze Telly’s in
Documentary and
Travel/Tourism
Emmy Nominations in
Photography and
Cultural Documentary
Pearl River Delta:
Quest for Harmony
2008
Emmy Nomination -
Documentary
CINE Golden Eagle Award
Bronze Telly - Documentary
Environmental Media
Association Nomination—the
“Green Oscars”
New Zealand: Quest for
the Kaitiakitanga
2015
Silver Telly - Travel/
Tourism”
Taste Taiwan
2011
Gold Lowell Thomas Award -
Travel Journalism
Emmy - Cultural Documentary
Silver Telly - Documentary
Bronze Telly - Travel/Tourism
Assam: Quest for the
One-horned Rhino
2014
Gold Lowell Thomas Award -
Best Travel Show
Cine Golden Eagle - Best
Travel Film
Silver Telly - Cinematography
Bronze Telly - Travel/Tourism
South America: Quest
for Wonder
2009
Silver Telly Award
“Documentary”
Bronze Telly Award
“Travel and Tourism”
Morocco: Quest for
the Kasbah
2011
Silver Telly - Documentary
Silver Telly - Travel/Tourism”
Emmy Nomination -
Photography
Switzerland: Quest for
the Sublime
2012
CINE Golden Eagle
Award
Greece: Quest for
the Gods
Travel Programming
Silver Telly -
Documentary”
Silver Telly Travel/
Tourism
Egypt: Quest for the
Lord of the Nile
2009

26. YouTube
Video publishing on
Richard Bangs YouTube
channel with over 2000
subscribers and nearly
2 million views
RichardBangs.com
Creation of exclusive
destination page with
trip itinerary. Featured
placement on
homepage display ad
or similar module.
SEO
Video metadata
placement with
links to sponsor
destination
Web Content Package
Includes feature articles
authored by Richard
Bangs, web video clips,
and professional
photography. Distribution
of this content package to
200+ global and niche
travel sites and blogs.
Distribution to core Richard
Bangs Quests social media
outlets including official
Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram, Pinterest,
Linkedin, Google+, and
more…
Social
PBS/Broadcast
Broadcast distribution
via APT/PBS network.
Previous Richard Bangs
Quests shows have
reached over 100m
households and 90% of
market.
Through our relationships with Travel
Influencers, we can provide a wide range of
distribution and marketing options.
TRAVEL INFLUENCER
PROFILE
RICHARD BANGS

27. Contact !27
Web
www.whitenilemedia.com
Phone
(310) 821-2123
Email
info@whitenilemedia.com
Give us a shout!