A new reality TV show will kick off on the Animal Planet Channel in a bid to find the next Steve Irwin.

The Sun reports:

A reality show with a twist will film six contestants as they embark on a demanding training course in the hope of becoming a wildlife filmmaker.

The participants will travel to the award-winning Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa, where they will learn the essential skills of creating a natural history documentary.

The show promises to capture all the tension as the contenders battle with various challenges of filming in the wild, while facing unpredictable animals, tight deadlines and competition with each other.

For your chance to take part in the show, click here.