In development | Est. Release date: Q4 2027

CATEGORY
NATURE DOCUMENTARY, DRAMA

RUNTIME
In development

Bone Dry is an epic, cinematic wildlife story set in one of Earth’s harshest landscapes: Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park. Filmed over the course of a year, it follows the intertwined fates of two families—a territory-bound clan of spotted hyenas and a wildebeest family shaped by the relentless rhythm of migration—as they struggle to survive in a land ruled by scarcity.

As the dry season tightens its grip, tensions rise and rivalries intensify, with a wider cast of predators competing for dominance on the ever-changing plains. With a bold, cinematic approach and strong character-driven storytelling, Bone Dry unfolds as a gripping tale of survival where every encounter feels like a standoff and the balance of life hangs by a thread.

Interview with Sony: The Power of the Underdog

Read more about the project in an interview with Sony Alpha Universe, exploring the creative process, a cinematic approach to wildlife storytelling, and the importance of giving a voice to often misunderstood species.

Teaser

Get a first glimpse into the world of Bone Dry.

Film information / Development status

DETAILS

Estimated release date: 2027
Director - Chris Schmid
Producer - Stay Wild Studio
Executive Producers - Chris Schmid & Mélanie Schmid
Cinematographer - Chris Schmid

TECHNICAL SPECS

Runtime - approx. 52 minutes
Color - Color
Aspect ratio - 2.39:1
Resolution - 4K

CONTACT

Public Film Contact - Stay Wild Studio