Female media brand Freeda recently collaborated with Black Girls Hike on a campaign to coincide with the launch of the Adidas x Primaloft jacket, part of the sportswear brand's sustainable range. The one day shoot and resulting short film celebrated Black Girls Hike’s pioneering work in supporting black women to reclaim spaces in nature, generating a sense of sisterhood and offering the time to reflect and enjoy the great outdoors in a safe environment.
Michael O'Mara to publish Alex Bescoby's The Last Overland
Michael O’Mara Books has acquired the remarkable story of filmmaker Alex Bescoby’s epic journey recreating the iconic First Overland expedition made in 1955, tying in with a major four-part documentary series airing on All 4 in the UK this autumn. Embarking on the "mother of all road trips" in 2019, Alex's book recounts his defining trip of a lifetime, investigating how the world has changed since the First Overland, and exploring themes of family ties, postcolonialism and the Land Rover religion. 'The Last Overland' will be published in hardback on September 29th 2022. Senior Commissioning Editor Jo Stansall acquired World English Rights from Jo Cantello at Wolfsong Media.