Award-winning filmmaker Carlos Carvalho dies in freak accident

His production company confirmed the heartbreaking news.

Award-winning filmmaker Carlos Carvalho has passed away after suffering injuries from an on-set accident with a giraffe.

South African film crew agency CallaCrew confirmed that Carvalho had been filming at Glen Africa Country Lodge in Hartbeespoort, South Africa when he ‘had a fatal run-in with a giraffe on set.’

‘Our thoughts and condolences go out to Carlos’ family and friends during this very sad time. He will be sorely missed,’ CallaCrew continued.

Carvalho won an African Movie Academy Award in 2014 for his cinematography work in The Forgotten Kingdom.

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