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Comments from Ivory Trade documentary director on working with Leo on Ivory Trade film The Ivory Game interview: Leonardo DiCaprio is an 'incredible producer' and wants to save the world Filmmaker Walter Kohler reveals what DiCaprio was like to work with to IBTimes UK It's a documentary that shines the spotlight on the issue of elephant poaching and opens our eyes to the spine-chilling ivory trade that has quickly escalated into an extinction issue over the last five years. The Ivory Game is one of this autumn's highlights on streaming giant Netflix and its executive producer is Leonardo DiCaprio, a passionate environmentalist who hasn't been hugely vociferous about animal welfare. The film raises the shocking point that African elephants will be wiped out within 15 years if something isn't done immediately, and is produced by Terra Mater, the international film division of Red Bull Media House and directed by Richard Ladkani and Kief Davidson. CEO of Terra Mater, Walter Kohler, spoke about DiCaprio's role in the making of the film in an exclusive interview with IBTimes UK. The actor's passion regarding the subject for climate change has been addressed frequently during his public appearances, but The Ivory Game explores his hidden passion for protecting vulnerable wildlife from extinction. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation also focuses on the long-term health and wellbeing of all Earth's inhabitants as well as restoring balance to threatened ecosystems and communities, and this documentary is one of DiCaprio's projects that aims to raise awareness. On working with DiCaprio, Kohler claims that his passion around the subject made him an "incredible producer". He said: "The directors and the team met with Leo and it was immediately apparent how passionate he is about the issue. "He really cares about saving the world for future generations and is dedicated to bringing ivory poaching to the forefront of people's consciousness. Leo is an incredible producer and he brought great experience and passion to the production of the film." And the filmmaker reckons that The Revenant Oscar-winner shouldn't just be acknowledged for his work in front of the camera. He added: "Although most people are quick to recognise him for his acting skills and talent, Leo has incredible insight into the issues surrounding the illegal ivory trade, which is testament to how directly he gets involved in the campaigns and initiatives he supports. "He has garnered a well-earned reputation for actively fighting and taking a stand against critical wildlife and environmental issues. Whether he is acting or producing, his dedication to what he does is admirable." Kohler continued to sing DiCaprio's praises, citing that he is knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the ivory trade. He said: "The team was fascinated by how much he knew about the issue and the encouragement he offered during the production process grew to a strong bond with a project and deepened his desire to see it succeed. "Leo is deeply invested in the issue; he recently donated $1m to the Elephant Crisis Fund (ECF) for anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts. He's also the founder of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, a charity aiming to protect the world's last wild places."

Fans of @LeoDiCaprio together #Placeduchatelet for the French premiere of his documentary "before the flood" in the theatre of Châtelet Wave to us Marine

Cute tweet about Leo's arrival at theater and city bus driver stopping so he can see him as well , my kind of bus driver So @LeoDiCaprio arrives at the @theatrechatelet and the driver of the 96 stop his bus to watch #hahaha #AvantLeDeluge

Jade Tks for larger London premiere pix, as well as, new pix of Leo in Paris Marine Glad you've already had a chance to see Leo, please do tell him Congrats on his Before the Flood documentary for us DiCap Tks for new interview Leo gave in London regarding his docu /climate change

Video of Leo in London tonight

Leo sighting from earlier today in London Charley ‏@printaholic 7m7 minutes ago Very excited to see @LeoDiCaprio @royalacademy this eve. Hope he enjoyed the #abstractexpressionism exhibition!

Jade Tks for video interview with Leo & Fisher Ditto = he did look fine as hell last night

DiCaprio & Barbie Tks for all the BTF premiere pix

Looks like Leo is on his way to Before the Flood premiere tonight in London , hope we get pix soon cass ‏@cassieknowlton5 9m9 minutes ago When @LeoDiCaprio drives by you in London. Like what? olive ‏@oliviahurley7 2m2 minutes ago Leonardo DiCaprio drove by me in England so technically he checked me out Barbie Tks for vid

Confirmation from the British Film Institute that Leo will attend the Saturday premiere of his Before the Flood documentary BFI ‏@BFI 4h4 hours ago We are thrilled that @LeoDiCaprio will attend the #LFF European Premiere of Before the Flood on Sat 15. Tickets: http://bit.ly/2enot2J

Calibi Tks for sightings of Leo last night at Crossroads Kitchen I had noticed early this morning that Dave posted pix from airplane , so I had wondered if Leo had left LA Marine Hope you get to see Leo again

Behind the scenes photo from the #VoteYourFuture shoot

Reminder : Leo is due to be in London on Saturday (15th) to premiere his Before the Flood at London Film Festival , and now according to this article he will present the docu on Monday 17th in Paris Hope his London and Paris fans get a personal glimpse of him , and that we get lots of new pix and vids Leo will be in Paris on Monday This is the Théâtre du Châtelet, to 20 hours, that Leonardo DiCaprio has an appointment next Monday night. The actor will be alongside the Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo to the screening of his documentary on environmental protection "Before The Flood". This is not the first time that the politician and the actor meet: they had shared a special moment during the Summit Cities for Climate at the Hotel de Ville in Paris last December. A moment immortalized by a selfie.

From Pop Sugar : \ Leonardo DiCaprio and Nina Agdal at the Griffith Observatory Leonardo DiCaprio and Nina Agdal Play Tourists at the Griffith Observatory Leonardo DiCaprio and Nina Agdal were spotted out on a cute date at the Griffith Observatory in LA on Monday afternoon. Despite the museum being closed, the pair enjoyed each other's company as they took in the beautiful scenery and Leo snapped photos of his model girlfriend. Calibi Tks for recent Leo sightings & pix

Calibi Tks for pix old & new East Tks for Leo/ Port Arthur articles & vid While I have no idea what is on Leo's upcoming agenda for rest of year , personally , I'd love to see him revisit the Reef in near future and give us an updated report on its condition Joy Tks for news that Leo joined Weibo & received a warm welcome

Sighting of Leo tonight at Desert City Concert lara ‏@lmfaolara 42m42 minutes ago leonardo dicaprio is 100 ft in front of me what a night pt2 lara ‏@lmfaolara 1h1 hour ago i am eating chicken & waffles while standing in the pit for paul mccartney what a night Handsome Tks for Leo concert pix

Calibi Tks for 2 great new pix Jade Tks for SWSL/Leo/artist pix

According to the the tweet below ( which matches up with location of earlier tweeters who posted about seeing Leo at grocery store ) , Leo is attending the first ever 2016 Desert Trip concert (Bob Dylan, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney/ The Who, etc ) this week in Indio, Ca elli ‏@elli_bock 58m58 minutes ago @LeoDiCaprio Just passed you driving by at Desert Trip!! What did you think of the first night?! #DesertTrip #yourock #jackdawson #inception

Not a new pix , but a very good one, love the photographer's comments

Leo /LA sightings Penny Barnes ‏@pennyybarness 10m10 minutes ago when the guy at the grocery store says you just missed Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend by 10 minutes Ezequiel De La Torre ‏@EzeIAm 3m3 minutes ago So @LeoDiCaprio went to my line at work today #ThatWasCool #KeptItCool Makeup artist Sian Grigg talks about when she first worked with Leo on set of Titanic She said: “Titanic was quite a tough film and I am still friends with Ioan [Gruffudd] who I had in my chair, and yes, he cried [on set], but I cried as well. There were a lot of moments where we supported each other, it was a very bonding experience. “So I think it“So I think it was tough [on set] and I loved Leo, because he was just so great and he kept me laughing. So when he did the British film The Beach, he thought, ‘Oh, I wonder if Sian will do it?’ and then he’s been stuck with me ever since, poor thing.” was tough [on set] and I loved Leo, because he was just so great and he kept me laughing. So when he did the British film The Beach, he thought, ‘Oh, I wonder if Sian will do it?’ and then he’s been stuck with me ever since, poor thing.” http://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/leonardo-dicaprios-favourite-make-up-11973294?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Leo /LA sighting Penny Barnes ‏@pennyybarness 10m10 minutes ago when the guy at the grocery store says you just missed Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend by 10 minutes