Claudio von Planta

Claudio is recognised as one of today’s most committed current affairs directors, never failing to deliver the story no matter what the conditions. He is best known for his work filming the motorbike journeys LONG WAY ROUND and LONG WAY DOWN with actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. He has won many prestigious awards such as: 2012 Winner One World Media Award – Children’s Rights: SPELL OF THE ALBINO 2006 Emmy Nomination – Outstanding Investigative Journalism – Long Form: SURVIVING SUDAN 2006 Winner of One World Media Award for best broadcast journalism: LIVING WITH AIDS