History of Susan Scott (filmmaker) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 20, 2026

Susan Scott is a British-South African documentary filmmaker, most notably known for her film Stroop - Journey into the Rhino Horn War. Born in Zimbabwe, she later moved to South Africa and spent ten years in the United States on an athletic scholarship before returning to Africa. She focuses on conservation-themed films globally and was recognized as an Unsung Conservation Hero by Africa Geographic.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1972: Susan Scott was born

In 1972, Susan Scott was born in Zvishavane, Zimbabwe to Douglas James Scott and Iona Scott (née MacKenzie).

1988: Represented province at SA Hockey Schools Week

In 1988, Susan Scott represented her province at SA Hockey Schools Week.

1989: Represented province at SA Hockey Schools Week

In 1989, Susan Scott again represented her province at SA Hockey Schools Week, making the SA Schools B-section team in her senior year.

1995: Graduated with a bachelor's degree in film communication

In 1995, Susan Scott graduated from Baylor University with a bachelor's degree in film communication.

2010: Received a SAFTA for Editing of 'Dolphin Army'

In 2010, Susan Scott received a SAFTA for her editing of 'Dolphin Army' for National Geographic and was awarded the use of the acronym, S.A.G.E. by the South Africa Guild of Editors.

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2011: 'The Last Lions' Wins Awards for Editing

In 2011, 'The Last Lions', on which Susan Scott edited on and off for three years, won awards for its editing at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and the International Wildlife Film Festival, IWFF.

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2018: Best Documentary Award at San Diego International Film Festival

In 2018, Susan Scott & her co-producer Bonné de Bod received the Best Documentary Award at the San Diego International Film Festival for their film 'STROOP – journey into the rhino horn war'.

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2018: Release of 'Stroop - Journey into the Rhino Horn War'

In 2018, Susan Scott released her film 'Stroop - Journey into the Rhino Horn War'.

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2018: Photograph Commended by Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards

In 2018, Susan Scott's photograph 'Late-Night Feed' was highly commended by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards and named in the Top 100 Wildlife Images of the Year.

2019: Awards for 'STROOP'

In 2019, Susan Scott & her co-producer Bonné de Bod received the Genesis Award in Los Angeles for Best International Documentary as well as the Encounters Documentary Film Festival Audience Award for their film 'STROOP – journey into the rhino horn war'.

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2020: South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for STROOP

In 2020, Susan Scott & her co-producer Bonné de Bod received the South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for their film 'STROOP – journey into the rhino horn war'.

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