In the brutal heat of Egypt’s brick kilns, thousands of donkeys still work every day — pulling heavy loads, often unseen, often forgotten. BEYOND returns to a place once defined by suffering and asks a difficult question: can real change happen in the most unlikely environments? Filmed over multiple visits, this final part in a trilogy of documentaries follows a remarkable shift — where veterinary care, education and practical intervention begin to transform lives. Donkeys once beaten and broken are healthier, calmer and finally receiving care. Standards are rising. Attitudes are changing. And for the first time, mechanisation is being trialled as a genuine alternative to animal labour. This is not a simple story of good and bad. It’s a complex, honest look at economics, tradition, culture — and the fragile beginnings of compassion. Progress is imperfect. The challenges are huge. But something is moving. This film marks the end of the beginning. Witness what it really means to move...BEYOND!

In October 2024, actor and animal activist Peter Egan returned to the Al Gisa desert in Egypt with Safe Haven 4 Donkeys. Bricks is the second in a trilogy of films showcasing the plight of brick kiln donkeys in Egypt and the remarkable efforts from a team that literally save their lives.

In October 2023, actor and animal activist Peter Egan embarked on a journey to the Al Gisa desert in Egypt with Safe Haven 4 Donkeys. There, he bore witness to the appalling cruelty inflicted upon the kiln donkeys by the brick kiln workers. Subjected to whipping, beating, and neglect, these donkeys toil tirelessly, hauling carts for 12 hours daily, all under the relentless Middle Eastern sun. The brutality is particularly egregious, considering that the natural temperament and physiology of donkeys make them susceptible to exploitation for easy and inexpensive labour. This film serves as a poignant window into a largely unknown world. It not only reveals the harsh conditions these animals endure but also exposes the shocking reality of the people working at the kilns—some as young as ten years old. These individuals lack awareness of animal welfare, sentience, and understanding of the patient and enduring nature of these animals. Remarkably, the documentary highlights the exceptional efforts of Safe Haven 4 Donkeys, in collaboration with their partners from the Atan Mobile Veterinary Team and the El Gesr Foundation. Together, they perform extraordinary work, rescuing donkeys from the brink of death and transforming their lives from one of suffering to health in a matter of hours—an experience that must be seen to be believed. Without the dedication of these compassionate individuals, many more donkeys would simply fade away, succumbing to the injuries endured in the harsh realities of the Egyptian brick kilns—malnourished, dehydrated, beaten ...and broken.

On 1st July 2019, actor, comedian and animal advocate Ricky Gervais met medical doctor, scientist and author, Dr. Ray Greek. It was due to be a brief and informal promotional piece. But, what developed, was one of the of the most compelling and accessible anti-animal testing conversations we'd ever heard. So, we let the cameras roll...

In March 2019, Peter Egan and filmaker Andrew Telling (Orange Planet Pictures) made the 7400 mile journey to visit North Sulawesi's cruel cat and dog meat markets to help shine a light on the horrors of the trade. What they saw was truly shocking. This is an opportunity to watch the Global Premiere of 'The Long Wait to Die' and interact live with Peter Egan, Lola Webber ( Co-founder of Change For Animals Foundation ) and Andrew Telling (Director of Orange Planet Pictures) Whilst this 30 minute film features content that many will find disturbing there is no hands on live animal cruelty.

In March 2023, actor and animal activist undertook a 30-hour journey to the Zululand Rhino Orphanage in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Managed by a skilled team, the orphanage provides 24-hour care to rhinos that have all been rescued after the poaching-related death of their parents. "KERATIN," a powerful film, reveals the challenges faced by those protecting these animals, offering personal insights and revelations known to very few. Guided by Helping Rhinos, Peter witnesses the harsh realities of poaching, emphasizing the significant threat faced by rhinos. The film delves into the lengths to which poachers go and explores the counter-initiatives implemented to thwart their malicious schemes. Notably, Peter is invited to participate in an anti-poaching process unprecedented in film history—ethical dehorning. This visceral procedure is both emotional and overwhelming, underscoring its essential role in the ongoing battle against poaching. During his visit, Peter encounters Lulaboy, a baby rhino recently rescued from poachers. At the time of the documentary team's arrival, Lulaboy was small, unwell, and his life hung in the balance. The emotional journey unfolds as the film captures the efforts to rehabilitate and ensure the well-being of this vulnerable rhino. "KERATIN" stands out as a remarkable film on rhino poaching, offering a perspective never before seen. Raw, real, and profoundly emotional, the documentary brings to light the urgent need for conservation efforts and the ongoing struggle to protect these incredible animals from the threat of poaching. Director, Camera & Editor: Andrew Telling

Wild Futures began life in 1964 as The Monkey Sanctuary – a safe haven for woolly monkeys rescued from the booming exotic pet trade of the 1950s and 60s. What started as an act of compassion grew into a pioneering movement for primate welfare. More than half a century on, their mission has expanded across a breath-taking 10-acre sanctuary in Cornwall. Today, Wild Futures is not only home to rescued monkeys but also a world leader in primate care, education, and advocacy – trusted to advise governments in the UK and abroad. But now, after the upheaval of Covid and ongoing economic turmoil, Wild Futures is at risk of closure. This would mean the loss of their global voice for primates – and, devastatingly, the loss of a sanctuary where victims of the UK’s cruel primate pet trade have found safety, dignity, and love for the rest of their lives.

In November 2023, Actors and Animals Asia Ambassadors, Lesley Nicol and Peter Egan travelled to Vietnam to be part of a remarkable moment in history. For hundreds of years, Asiatic Black Bears, moon bears, have been farmed for their bile, living their entire lives in cages no bigger than themselves, their gall bladders tapped for bile. An act of man more egregiously cruel is hard to imagine. In 1999, Animals Asia, led by their remarkable founder and CEO Jill Robinson, entered Vietnam for the first time and in 2005, began work on their rescue centre in Tam Dao National Park. A centre developed to rescue and rehabilitate bears like Bubu, Mausi and King Da’arbs. With a carefully crafted blueprint for change, Jill and the brave and dedicated members of Animals Asia worked tirelessly with the Vietnamese government to secure a ban on bear bile farming from 2026. With hundreds of moon bears still caged in farms across Vietnam, a bold and radical new solution was needed to ensure every single one could be rescued, rehomed and rehabilitated ahead of a life of liberty. The answer was the creation of a brand-new rescue centre in Bach Ma National Park, a modern and purpose-built sanctuary designed to house the remaining 300 farmed bears awaiting their freedom. On 17th November 2023, this new rescue centre was officially opened amid a vibrant show of Vietnamese theatre, entertainment and impassioned testaments to the work that’s gone before. Change is possible. All it takes is a dedicated, compassionate, and determined team led by one dedicated, compassionate, and determined person.

Mira Dogs is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs in Cairo. I have seen first-hand the good work they do. I believe that our compassion defines us all and am honoured to be both their Patron and Ambassador. Please support this vitally important endeavour. I assure you your money will be well spent. Huge thanks, Peter." Peter Egan | Actor and Animal Activist Patron and Ambassador, Mira Dogs