our story
Foggy Lens Productions was founded with a simple conviction: the people dedicating their lives to conservation deserve to be seen. Starting as a one-man project documenting the work of biodiversity researchers in the Peruvian Amazon, it didn't take long before a second filmmaker arrived on the scene. Joining with the same passion, a background in filmmaking and ecology, and a compatible sense of humour. A proper team was formed.
Today, Foggy Lens combines videography and photography to tell stories about nature, wildlife, and the humans working tirelessly to protect them. We work where the stories are, often far from roads and comfort, in some of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
The name? A nod to one of the jungle's most reliable annoyances: a lens fogging up the moment you step into the humid air. But that comes with the territory, so we decided to lean in to it!
Marc Ferrum | Head of Production & Founder
Marc founded Foggy Lens Productions out of a lifelong love for nature and storytelling. Since childhood, he's been drawn to the wild: always outside, exploring forests, turning over rocks to look for insects, frogs and other little critters, watching wildlife documentaries, and dreaming of one day working in the tropics, contributing to something bigger.
Today, he uses his camera equipment to tell stories about the natural world and the people dedicated to protecting it. With a perfectionist's eye for detail, he dedicates himself to crafting meaningful narratives from the first shot in the field to the final cut. A background in project management gives him the organisational foundation to plan and execute complex field productions from start to finish.
He works in German, English, and Spanish.
When he's not out filming, you'll probably find him in a café, doing his best to satisfy his sugar cravings with an alarming amount of cake.
Luke Pembroke | Creative Director
Luke is a field biologist and wildlife photographer working at the intersection of science, media, and advocacy. Originally from a background in healthcare communications within the rare disease space, he now lives and works in the Peruvian Amazon, conducting field research in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.
He specialises in using photography and videography to capture the detail and behaviour of often overlooked species, particularly herpetofauna. He also occasionally steps in front of the camera, sharing field insights and wildlife encounters with a wider audience.
A long-time patient advocate within the haemophilia community, Luke brings a strong storytelling ethos to his work, using film to connect people with the natural world and inspire its protection.
When not in the field or behind camera, he’s usually watching Arsenal with cautious optimism (and high stress levels), or searching for the nearest Dr Pepper.
our mission
We believe that stories have the power to change how people see the world. Our mission is to document the beauty and diversity of the natural world, give a voice to the scientists and conservationists working to protect it, and shine a light on the threats it faces. From illegal gold mining destroying the Amazon to climate change reshaping entire ecosystems, we tell the stories that matter, from the places where it matters most.