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No. 169 – From the producer of Wildlife-film.com September 2013

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Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival

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Big hellos to our newest full members:

Ollie Laker has over twelve years diverse experience with Figure Nine providing Rope access, Rigging and Height Safety. Experience working in Tropical forest canopies with Scientists and film crews. Able to provide support for expedition, filming, Science and research and operate in Industrial, Urban and Remote locations.

Fourbirdsaboating are four teachers rowing across the Pacific Ocean, USA to Australia to provide 'live from the boat' #STEM and environmental education to young people worldwide. Using 3D film to bring the oceans alive for young people.

Steve Cook is a production safety and medical manager as well as a skilled project manager and is experienced in establishing bureaus for major news networks and TV production. From TYR Solutions

Davide Caprelli is an eclectic and inspired Italian composer. His talent, in recent years, has been requested for compose the soundtrack of important naturalistic and historical documentaries broadcast in the main italian networks, the soundtrack of dozens of theatrical performances and for compose the music of several television themes. You can listen to some of his compositions in his youtube channel - www.youtube.com/pakidat and read his CV on his IMDb page - www.imdb.com/name/nm2326143/resume

Julián Guerrero is an amateur wildlife filmaker and photographer, curerently living in Tanzania. His blog is called www.naturalia.me aiming to share knowledge, videos and photos related to nature and wildlife. He offers free advice and support to persons interested in filming wildlife in East Africa.

Jack Perks has always had a keen interest in the natural world and uses photography as a tool to conserve and explore it. He's worked with the BBC as a camera assistant on few series, mainly underwater work, and he's written and photographically illustrated many magazine nature articles.

There's basic FREE membership for all here or for a much more comprehensive listing and additional benefits, become a full member: Wildlife-film.com/freelancers or Wildlife-film.com/companies

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Profile Pages - Got yours yet?

Check out this selection of Profile Pages: Abbie Barnes; Will Nicholls; Morten Gildberg-Hansen; Alex Jones; Stephen Le Quesne; Fraser Purdie; Davide Caprelli; Arianne Kenworthy & Kuyimba

If you are a full member, please send in additional information, extra photo's, films to embed etc and we will endeavour to get your Profile Page up and running! Send to: membership@wildlife-film.com

Don't forget to 'Like' us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter etc! :)

Wildeye

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Exciting new Wildeye course announced for 2014!

Check out Wildlife and Northern Lights of Norway :: 13-16th March 2014

A brand new adventure from Wildeye for 2014 - film, photograph and experience the stunning wildlife and Northern Lights (aurora borealis) from Sandsøy Fort (an abondoned coastal fort now fitted out for visitors) on the northwest coast of Norway (see the map). Amazing scenery and light - this area is known for its etheral 'blue hour' periods at dawn and dusk. You will be accompanied by experienced Wildeye tutors and film-makers Mike Linley and Adrian Cale, as well as Norwegian host Bernhard Pausett, who will help you get the most from your cameras in these spectacular surroundings.

Accommodation will be in shared rooms, meals are included with the full-time chef Pål Morten providing traditional Norwegian food (special diets can be catered for). Other comforts include a large fireplace, sauna and hot tub. The communal area has aprojector and wifi.

Most of the time will be spent exploring the island (ex-military vehicles are provided for this) for filming and photographic opportunities, including attempts to capture the breath-taking beauty of the Northern Lights. Sessions back at base will include tips on how to get the best out of your camera in these unusual conditions, information about the local wildlife, a tour of the fort and viewing the results of the participants work.

Some of the species we may encounter: moose, sea eagle, otters and many seabirds.

View the four-day itinerary HERE.

Costs: UK£545.00 plus travel to/from Sandsøy harbor. Includes activities, transport on the island, accommodation and meals each day. (Those wishing to extend their stay on the island can book up to 7 further nights following this trip at £45 per night. This will be with Bernhard Pausett as the remaining staff member.)

Booking: If the home page shows that there are places available please complete the online application form and send in your deposit/fee as detailed. Booking requires a deposit of £200, the balance to be paid two months before the start of the trip. Places are strictly limited so early booking is recommended (as is the booking of flights).

There are a few last places available the following courses too:

See www.wildeye.co.uk to check availability and apply. If you see other fully booked courses that you're inetersted in, you can ask to be put on a reserve list in case of drop-outs! courses@wildeye.co.uk

Filmmakers For Conservation

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Monthly Features:

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Overall WInner: George Karbus, “In the Living Room” (Bottlenose Dolphin, Northern Ireland)

BWPA 2013 Winners Announced!
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Maggie Gowan of British Wildlife Photography Awards 2 September 2013

The British Wildlife Photography Awards 2013

A Celebration of British Wildlife

The British Wildlife Photography Awards proudly announce the winners for 2013.

The Awards were created to celebrate the talents of both amateur and professional photographers, while simultaneously highlighting the great wealth of British natural history. With twelve separate categories including a special category for Wildlife in HD Video, the Awards beautifully reveal the splendour of Britain’s wildlife. There are also two junior categories to encourage young people to connect with nature through photography.

“These stunning images by so many talented photographers highlight the diversity, breadth and beauty of our precious wildlife and the need to protect their habitats. The British Wildlife Photography Awards are without doubt one of the most important photography awards in the UK. Anything that raises the public's awareness of the importance to conserve and protect British wildlife is very close to my heart and these awards afford a spectacular insight into the habitat and behaviour of our British wildlife. From blue tits to badgers, never has Britain's wildlife looked more beautiful", Chris Packham, Naturalist and TV Presenter.

See the winners here...


Henry and the Waxwings from BWPAwards.

WILDLIFE IN HD VIDEO Winner – Liz Musser, “Henry and the Waxwings” (Fair Isle, Shetland, Scotland)


BWPA Highlights of Wildlife in HD Videos from BWPAwards.

Congratulations to the following Wildlife-film.com members who's entries were 'Highly Commended' by the BWPA Judging Panel:

The Otter by Jim Manthorpe
Spin by James Dunbar
Waxwings Feeding by Mihali Moore
Deep Colour by Andy Jackson

The Awards Ceremony, hosted by Chris Packham, will be held at the Mall Galleries in London on Wednesday 4th September!

Read the full feature here...

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Wild About New Zealand premiere: an epic reminder of why we live in NZ by Rebecca Wilson at NHNZ 30th August 2013

Production house NHNZ’s latest series Wild About New Zealand goes to air on TV One in New Zealand next Tuesday, 3rd of September at 8:30pm. A six-part series Wild About New Zealand takes in all the beauty and idiosyncrasies of nine of New Zealand’s stunning and unique National Parks, and also profiles Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, our unofficial National Park of the sea. The series showcases this country’s dramatic topography, unique species, spectacular stories and the cast of thousands that fight every day to maintain and preserve the rich history and future of our national parks. Executive Producer John Hyde describes the series as “an epic reminder of why we live in one of the most beautiful countries on earth”.


Wild About New Zealand - Trailer from NHNZMedia.

See the full Press Release here.

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Sharks By Richard Brock 29 August 2013

Whilst I was filming with the BBC Natural History Unit in the Bahamas and Florida, a leading shark biologist said something like “We’ve saved the gorilla from the King Kong image, helped the reputation of lions and tigers as not all being man-eaters, but the biggest challenge of all is the shark.” And that remains the case today, many years later.

The famous movie Jaws and its’ endless sequels didn’t help of course. Author Peter Benchley was said to be surprised by the worldwide audience response. And greatly regretted he had done such a disservice to sharks. “We’ll need a bigger boat” will never be forgotten.

Since then we’ve been reassured that the chances of being killed by a shark are the equivalent of being hit by a falling statue of Saddam Hussein, trampled by a Dodo, or run over by a drunken goldfish. Bad publicity has always been a problem for sharks. How can you hope to stop the cruel ‘finning’ of sharks for the greedy Chinese, with millions being killed every year for tasteless shark fin soup? How can you save a beautiful, ancient fish when it’s labelled so predictably? Why are the waters always “shark-infested”?

Read the full feature here...

Also see these articles and film clip giving the opinions of member Chris Palmer on depiction of sharks in movies and Discovery Channel’s Shark Week.

From Scientific American: Film Fakery: Does Shark Week Harm Conservation Efforts?

From ABC News: Sharks: Why We're Obsessed with This Perfect Movie Villain, and Why That's Bad


Shark Movies Hurt the Predator's Image
Hollywood loves to portray sharks as evil, but in reality, it's not helping those in the wild.

Check this out too: Discovery defends ‘Shark Week’ special - U.S. cable network Discovery Channel has responded to criticism about its dramatized ‘Shark Week‘ special, Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives. Read more: Realscreen.com

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Wildlife and Forest Crime Infographic From Environmental Investigation Agency 27 August 2013

Drug dealing, arms trade, money laundering and human trafficking, are widely recognised as serious transnational crimes. But did you know that wildlife and forest crime is the 4th largest international crime in the world? It's worth $17 billion a year, and it's growing.

But what is wildlife and forest crime?

EIA are proud to present a new animated info-graphic film, which details some shocking statistics on wildlife and forest crime, and other environmental abuses. The film also demonstrates how EIA works on the ground, sometimes undercover, and often face-to-face with traders, as well as listing some of our major achievements.


Wildlife and Forest Crime Infographic
from youtube.com/EIAInternational

See the full feature here...

Vacancy: EIA are looking for a Visual Communications Coordinator
The person chosen will be responsible for the coordination of activities within the Communications department and the supply of the department’s services to the rest of the organisation. Essential Requirements include Experience of camera work (film and photography) and of film editing using Adobe Premiere - Find out more HERE - Application Closing Date: September 16 2013

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World's Sharpest Whales
by Pawel Achtel of Achtel Pty Limited 17 August 2013

Award-winning Tassie film-maker and inventor has, last week, captured the most extraordinary video of whales ever seen.

Pawel Achtel - Worlds Sharpest Whales

Shooting with underwater housings that he himself created - and that won the top international award for innovation earlier this year in the USA (See: Aussie film-maker’s invention wins major international award) - Pawel Achtel, and fellow film-makers Jon Shaw and Philip Barthropp, have managed to get extraordinary 3D footage of mother and calf behaviour and other dramatic footage.

A giant screen 3D projection of the footage will be shown at Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival 2013.

Read the Full Press Release here!

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The 2013 Japan Wildlife Film Festival Winners are... From Japan Wildlife Film Festival 11th August 2013

The Japan Wildlife Film Festival was held from the August 8th to 11th in Toyama, at the Toyama International Conference Center.

35 films of the 46 nominated have been given awards.

Congratulations to all of the 2013 Winners!

1. Grand Award – River Dog (James Muir, New Zealand)
This stunning film shows the river as a place of great beauty- it’s scenery, plants, insects and animals. Grants life style and his thoughts reflect this. It brings a new chapter to our world. We learnt how to live it nature and people felt it and were moved by it. We are very honored to give the grand prize to this piece of art.

See the full list of winners here!

Wildlife-film.com congratulates all of the winners, especially member NHU Africa for All the President’s Elephants! :)

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Award Winners of the NaturVision Film Festival 2013 From Ralph Thoms and Kay Hoffmann of NaturVision Film Festival August 2013

Four days (18-21 July 2013) packed with over 100 films, exciting encounters, great conversations and a light-hearted award ceremony with happy winners – the NaturVision Film Festival 2013 was a superb success with positives all round:

  • For the first time we were able to show all films in cinemas – and so properly appreciate their filmic qualities.
  • The "NaturVision Grand Prix" award was complemented by the equally prestigious "German Conservation and Sustainability Film Prize".
  • Our activities in the field of environmental education were incredibly successful.

We would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who supported us, to our partners and colleagues, our fantastic public and of course the brilliant filmmakers – without whom the thrilling and diverse festival programme would not have been possible! Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the award winners once more. We look forward to seeing you again in 2014!

Best wishes, Ralph Thoms and Kay Hoffmann on behalf of the whole team.

NaturVision Grand Prix - 1st prize: The Unlikely Leopard

See the full list of winners here!

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And the 2013 Finalists are.... From Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival 2nd August 2013

The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is delighted to announce the outstanding finalists selected for the 11th biennial 2013 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. This year’s entries included 540 films entering more than 900 categories to compete for 23 special awards. More than 100 international judges screened an aggregated 2500+ hours in order to select the finalist films. The 2013 award winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges immediately preceding the five-day industry conference hosted at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park, September 23-27, and will be announced at the Grand Teton Awards Gala on Thursday, September 26th.

Wildlife-film.com member finalists are:

Best Animal Behavior Program - Jungle Book Bear A production by Gulo Film Productions

Best Conservation Program - Saving Rhino Phila NHU Africa

Best People & Nature Program - Kangaroo Dundee, Episode 1 directed by Tom Mustill

Best Theatrical Program - Disneynature Chimpanzee from Silverback Films

We wish them every success!

See the finalists feature here!

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Register for JHWFF 2013, being held September 23-27 – Sessions, panels, workshops... oh my!

Check out the exciting Sessions, Workshops, Speakers, Screenings and Networking Events that are coming up at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival later this month. If you would like to nominate a speaker, please contact Lisa Samford, lisa@jhfestival.org

Register here!

Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival

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Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against the English Badger Cull

As the government's cull of badgers began in Somerset and Gloucestershire, an 11th hour video plea to abandon the slaughter has been issued by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace.


Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against the Cull from HSI.

Visit: www.hsi.org


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Shooting in the Wild Documentary on public television!

AU’s School of Communication has produced a half-hour documentary for public television entitled Shooting in The Wild inspired by Chris Palmer's book of the same name. Visit: www.american.edu/soc/cef/shooting-in-the-wild.cfm


Shooting in the WIld - Trailer from NETAView.

The film reveals how the production of wildlife films sometimes involves deception, irresponsible sensationalism, and even animal abuse. Alexandra Cousteau, National Geographic Emerging Explorer and granddaughter of Captain Jacques Cousteau, hosts the program. The film has been transmitted by satellite to all US public television stations. Many have agreed to air the film, including major market stations in Los Angeles, Denver, Kansas City, Nashville, and Baltimore. The film was made possible by the generosity of the Park Foundation, the Shared Earth Foundation, and the Norcross Foundation. Chris thanks Dean Jeff Rutenbeck, Ed Beimfohr (director/producer), and Frank Fitzmaurice (producer/editor) for their leadership. palmer@american.edu

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AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 9th Annual Fall 2013 Film Series
Created and Hosted by Chris Palmer
Free and Open to the Public - No Reservations Required

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Wechsler Theater, 3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: american.edu/maps
Metro: Tenleytown/AU, shuttle bus service to AU

For more information, please contact:
Chris Palmer +1 (202) 885-3408 or palmer@american.edu
Or visit www.environmentalfilm.org or www.filmmakersforconservation.org
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 at 7 PM
Substance versus Sex Appeal
Broadcasters face ever-greater obstacles to grabbing and holding audience attention, especially as the television landscape becomes more cluttered and viewing habits evolve around new, more mobile platforms. One solution is to shift towards spectacle and sex appeal at the expense of substance. But producers committed to telling smart, informative science and natural history stories need to get more creative—rising to the challenge and finding new ways to engage and entertain viewers with quality content. Join Jared Lipworth, Executive Producer of Specials at National Geographic Television, to explore the good and bad of chasing eyeballs and the inquisitive brains behind them.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 at 7 PM
Natural History Extreme Makeover with Animal Planet
Producer Krishna San Nicolas at Animal Planet will speak about what she does to tailor European natural history/blue chip programs for the American audience, specifically Animal Planet’s viewers. She will demonstrate her work with “before” and “after” clips.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 at 7 PM
Classroom in the Wild: Film Screening Followed by Q&A
Come and hear first-hand about the extraordinary experiences of Classroom in the Wild in the Chesapeake Bay. This past March, students spent a week at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge to produce original short films about the many ecological issues facing the refuge and nearby town. In a presentation of photos, videos, and student accounts, you will learn more about this unique course, as well as future opportunities to practice environmental filmmaking in Classroom in the Wild during the 2014 spring break!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 at 7 PM
Crowdfunding Success: Finding Your Voice, Embracing Your Niche, and Loving Your Audience
In this talk, crowdfunding consultant and independent filmmaker, Kiley Kraskouskas will discuss why crowdfunding continues to thrive and how you can leverage the platform for your next project. Using examples from real campaigns, Kiley will discuss the importance of knowing yourself and your audience when building your campaign. In addition, Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Kathryn Pasternak will discuss the recent success of her $30,000 Indiegogo campaign for her film, DOEVILLE, and what she learned from the process.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 at 7 PM
Drawing Inspiration with Cartoonist Jim Toomey
Nationally syndicated cartoonist Jim Toomey, who has been drawing the newspaper comic strip "Sherman's Lagoon" for almost two decades, uses live drawing to demonstrate how he weaves an environmental message into his work, and how he has taken what he has learned in "old media" and applied it to creating short films and animations for an online audience.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 at 7 PM
Telling Big Stories Through Tiny Critters
Center for Environmental Filmmaking Associate Director Sandy Cannon-Brown provides a sneak-peak at her new film that explores the culture, economy and environment of the Chesapeake Bay through the story of the oyster. Sandy will be accompanied by Sarah Gulick (MFA '13/CEF Scholar) and Jackie Yeary (BA '13/Honors) who made films with similar themes.


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Freelance Video Editor required by the RSPB

Freelance Video Editor required for occasional short-form blue-chip and ob-doc projects - visit www.rspb.org.uk/film for examples. Must be proficient in FCP7 and Adobe Premiere. Ideally located in Beds, Herts or Cambs, or must be prepared to travel.

Please send CV and expression of interest to: filmunit@rspb.org.uk


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24th Abbeville Bird and Nature Festival - Call for entries

The 24th Bird and Nature Festival will be held from April 19th to 27th, 2014 in Abbeville (Bay of Somme) – Picardie – FRANCE. Entrants can register their videos in the following categories: bird/wildlife, environment or amateur. Download the rules for professional and amateur filmmakers.

Entrance is FREE and films can be sent until Nov. 4th. Download registration forms: Professional/Amateur

Visit the Festival’s website: www.festival-oiseau-nature.com 'Like' on Facebook.com/festivaloiseaunature


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The 2013 Element Film Festival is now accepting submissions!

Each year, Element showcases the work of emerging student filmmakers from across the world in the genres of science and natural history. Our mission is to promote new and innovative ways of communicating environmental issues, wildlife conservation, social science, natural history, and science through both documentary and fiction film. In the past, films screened at Element have gone on to receive significant recognition and awards - including National Student Emmys, Tellies, and the best of show in major film festivals.

The graduate students in the Science and Natural History Filmmaking program at Montana State University would like to invite all student filmmakers to submit their work for inclusion in this year’s festival.

This year's festival will take place on Thursday, November 7th at the Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture in Bozeman, Montana.

Eligibility: Film must have been made while the entrant was either an undergraduate or graduate student. Length: 2-30 minutes Final Submission Deadline: September 30

Please visit our submissions page for more information. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or check out the Element Film Festival website. We look forward to seeing your films!

Wild Pages

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How Jersey Zoo evolved into Durrell.

The Lonely Dodo is on a mission to stop other animals going the way of the dodo. That's why he's teamed up with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Durrell's mission is 'to save species from extinction'....and they're pretty darn good at it! Check out this amazing video about Durrell's work, from their 50th anniverary celebrations, featuring the likes of Sir David Attenborough, John Cleese and Chris Packham.


How Jersey Zoo evolved into Durrell. from Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Visit: thelonelydodo.com & durrell.org/Get-Involved/Become-a-Member.


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News imageNew HASP Training Course: 9-11th September - Discounted places offered!

HASP Training are running a course on the 9-11th September - It's a 2.5 day course covering medical drills and security designed to keep you safe and secure when travelling in some of the dodgier parts of the world.

Downoad the programme on the left to see all of the topics that'll be covered. For Wildlife-film.com members/WFN subscribers, this course will cost just £100 each (+ accommodation in a local hotel costs around £45/night) - This deal is strictly limited, so make sure you get in contact with Rupert Godesen very soon on +44 (0)7884 001 600, or via email: rupert@hasptraining.co.uk

See previous Features: wildlife-film.com/features/HASP-HostileEnvironmentTraining & wildlife-film.com/features/HASP-Training-Courses-Coming-Up-2013 Visit: www.hasptraining.co.uk


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Arianne Kenworthy Showreel 2013

Arianne is a freelance videographer and photographer currently living in Cardiff.


Arianne Kenworthy Showreel 2013 from Arianne Kenworthy.

See her work here: ariannekenworthy.com.


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Twilight of the Hooded Grebe (A.K.A. El Ocaso del Macá Tobiano) hits the festival circuit!

Twilight of the Hooded Grebe from member Juan Maria Raggio has been participating in various festivals:

  • Official selection at the International Film Festival of Nature and Man in the Iron, Spain.
  • Selected in the RojasFest 4 of Buenos Aires, Argentina, between 450 works from more than 25 countries presented. (53 films were selected).
  • Official selection at the Festival de Cine de Doñana - FICCAD. (10 features were selected from over 100 documentaries from 20 countries, among which are some of the films most prized nature documentaries recently. Among them are: the South African film The Last Lions produced by National Geographic and narrated by actor Jeremy Irons, Hot Tuna, narrated by the famous naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough and produced by National Geographic, and the British production BBC My life as a turkey.)


Twilight of the Hooded Grebe or El Ocaso del Maca Tobiano from Juan Maria Raggio

Visit: www.jumara.com.ar


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EcoTales Gets Celebrity Help Against Plastics!

EcoTales is teaming up with Jack Johnson on his 2013 From Here To Now To You Tour and All At Once, a social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to become active in their local and world community. All At Once will match any funds we raise for our art projects from now until November. Have a listen to this message from Jack about disposable plastics…


Jack Johnson - Refuse Disposable Plastics from PlasticPollution

And... Sir David Attenbough has kindly agreed to join our Poetry and Illustration Challenge! Sir David, who shares our concerns for plastic pollution, has confirmed that he will write the intoduction to the Challenge book. The book will be filled with poems and art work by the winners of our latest challenge, as well as work from supporting celebraties and experts in concervation and childrens literature. To find out how you or your school can get involved check out our Entries page. Here are a few words from Sir David himself about the problems of plastic pollution in our seas and oceans…


Sir David Attenborough - Plastic Oceans from PlasticOceans


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The Frozen Ark from Handcrafted Films.

In the face of rising extinction rates in animal species, the Frozen Ark Project aims to collect and save tissues containing DNA from animals facing extinction and to store these valuable specimens for posterity. This would allow future generations of scientists to study past animals and possibly to recreate and clone them if they were extinct. The Frozen Ark is the first to begin this preservation process. Professor Bryan Clarke and his wife Dr Ann Clarke, founders of the project, explore their reasons for gathering DNA and genomes of species.


The Ark from Handcrafted Films.

To find out more please visit: www.handcraftedfilms.net, paulredman.net & www.frozenark.org


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Help Get On the Trail of Red Squirrels, from member Will Nicholls to Print!

Join me on a journey to find the elusive British red squirrel, documenting their secret life with words and beautiful photographs. If you sit quietly in a woodland, a new world will reveal itself around you. One of the most treasured mammals in the UK is the red squirrel. Unfortunately, it is very hard to see one as they are in rapid decline. This book will take you on a journey, documenting the hidden life within our woodlands. Let the British countryside come to life in stunning imagery whilst "On the Trail of Red Squirrels". As well as introducing you to the red squirrel, you will also meet other species that share the woods with our furry friend. Please help by backing this project. The book is a large 30x24cm production, meaning you are treated to big photographs along with enchanting text. If all goes to plan, it will be published by Wagtail Press this year and will be available in time for Christmas. Interested? Take a look at my portfolio on my website. Thank you! - Will Nicholls

Visit: www.kickstarter.com


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Check Out ElementalJWFF Award Winner for Environmental Conservation

Elemental tells the story of three individuals united by their deep connection with nature and driven to confront some of the most pressing ecological challenges of our time.

The film follows Rajendra Singh, an Indian government official gone rogue, on a 40-day pilgrimage down India’s once pristine Ganges river, now polluted and dying. Facing community opposition and personal doubts, Singh works to shut down factories, halt construction of dams, and rouse the Indian public to treat their sacred “Mother Ganga” with respect. Across the globe in northern Canada, Eriel Deranger mounts her own “David and Goliath” struggle against the world’s largest industrial development, the Tar Sands, an oil deposit larger than the state of Florida. A young mother and native Denè, Deranger struggles with family challenges while campaigning tirelessly against the Tar Sands and its proposed 2,000-mile Keystone XL Pipeline, which are destroying Indigenous communities and threatening an entire continent. And in Australia, inventor and entrepreneur Jay Harman searches for investors willing to risk millions on his conviction that nature’s own systems hold the key to our world’s ecological problems. Harman finds his inspiration in the natural world’s profound architecture and creates a revolutionary device that he believes can slow down global warming, but will it work? Separated by continents yet sharing an unwavering commitment to protecting nature, the characters in this story are complex, flawed, postmodern heroes for whom stemming the tide of environmental destruction fades in and out of view – part mirage, part miracle. Watch The Trailer:


Elemental Trailer from Go Project Films.

Get the film on - Elemental
Blu-ray, DVD, Community Screenings: elementalthefilm.com/store
Follow on Twitter: @elementalfilm 'Like' on Facebook.com/elementalfilm

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Also from Go Project Films: Yukon Kings

Set in the remote Alaskan Yukon Delta, Yukon Kings follows Yup'ik fisherman Ray Waska as he teaches his grandkids how to fish during the summer salmon run. With environmental and cultural forces threatening their subsistence way of life, Ray holds onto the hope that his grandsons will one day pass on the traditional knowledge to their children.


Yukon Kings
from Go Project Films.


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Virunga: Africa’s most beautiful and diverse oil field? DRAW THE LINE - Keep oil exploration out of Africa's oldest National Park.

Virunga, Africa’s oldest national park needs your help. WWF has launched a global campaign to protect Virunga. We need to keep oil company, Soco International plc (Soco), out of the park and stop them from exploring for oil. We want to show Soco that the public won’t stand for any threats to the world’s most incredible treasures. You can help us by adding your name to show you draw the line at the exploitation of Virunga National Park. Virunga, on the eastern edge of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is Africa’s oldest national park and is a World Heritage Site known for its unique biodiversity. It’s home to a greater variety of wildlife than any other park in Africa, including 216 species found in the region which are not found anywhere else on Earth. It is also the only protected area with 3 species of great ape – eastern chimpanzees, eastern lowland gorillas and mountain gorillas. Find out more about the WWF Virunga campaign


SOS Virunga from WWFunitedkingdom


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A Great Apes Film Initiative fundraising event hosted by Sir David Attenborough on 27th September...

Music will be provided by Brian May and a number of celebrities are attending. At the event GAFI will announce the 6 winners of a pedal powered cinema system to run projects in association with GAFI for the next 5 years.. Ape Alliance - Hope4Apes are the key organiser of the event for GAFI.


The Bike that helps Saves Gorilla - GAFI in Uganda


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Poaching Wars with Tom Hardy from member Burning Bright Productions

If you missed this great two-part documentary, where Tom Hardy exposes the ways in which rhinos and elephants are being slaughtered in Africa, as growing Asian markets are linked to organised crime, make sure you catch on ITVplayer.

Visit: www.burningbrightproductions.co.uk

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Liquid Ivory - how palm oil is killing Indonesia's elephants

Will growing Western demand for palm oil mean the end of the Sumatran elephant? The world's most endangered elephant may soon become extinct. Just 2,500 Sumatran elephants remain, and their last great forest habitat is being logged at a feverish pace to make way for plantations producing palm oil - an ingredient in many food products, detergents, and cosmetics. As a result, the animals are pushed into conflict with local people. To protect crops and keep farmers safe, "problem elephants" are caught and kept in captivity, while many others are killed outright.


Liquid ivory: how palm oil is killing Indonesia's elephants from theEcologistTV

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Disneynature's Bears - Official Trailer - from member, Silverback Films


Disneynature's Bears - Official Trailer from DisneyMovieTrailers

Following the success of Chimpanzee and African Cats, Disneynature has released the first trailer for its next big wildlife film, the Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill-directed Bears. The film showcases a year in the life of two mother bears, filmed at Katmai National Park in Alaska, as they impart life lessons on their impressionable young cubs. It will be released theatrically in the U.S. on April 18, 2014, four days before Earth Day.

Read more: Realscreen.com

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Discovery launches $500,000 development fund

Discovery Channel U.S. and Discovery Networks International (DNI) are teaming to launch a US$500,000 Global Landmark Development Fund, designed to back “ground-breaking epic series and landmark events”... such as North America.

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Wildlife lovers offered a piece of conservation history from WWT

For the first time, you have the chance to adopt a plot of wetland at WWT Slimbridge, the birthplace of modern conservation. Sir Peter Scott opened Slimbridge to the public in 1946 with the ambition to make the natural world amazing and appealing to everyone, not just naturalists. He saw that the terrible state of nature was caused by people, and that all people had the power to do something about it. Adopt a Wetland is a new way for you to be part of our conservation story. Please watch this short video, featuring Sir David Attenborough, to find out more:


WWT - Adopt a Wetland from WWT online.

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The ugly animals are coming!

The National Science + Engineering Competition has announced a new campaign together with the Ugly Animal Preservation Society. A group of comedians have created campaign videos for their chosen animal, and voters can cast their vote by liking the selected video on YouTube. The vote went live on 27th August together with a range of free educational materials on conservation and science.


The ugly animals are coming! from NSEC UK.

The Ugly Animal Preservation Society is looking for a new mascot and they need YOUR help. For too long, the aesthetically challenged animals have been living in the shadow of the cute, fluffy ones.

Together with the National Science + Engineering Competition, the Ugly Animal Preservation Society has launched a mascot election campaign. To watch the films and to vote please visit: www.youtube.com/uglyanimal.

For more information about the campaign, please visit the National Science + Engineering Competition website: www.nsecuk.org

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Music by Morten Gildberg-Hansen

Morten has been composing music to beautiful photos and putting them on his YouTube channel... Check them out: youtube.com/user/MortenGildbergMusic/videos


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Blackfish – Now available on DVD!

Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature’s extraordinary nature, the species’ cruel treatment in captivity, the lives and losses of the trainers and the pressures brought to bear by the mulit-billion dollar sea-park industry. This emotionally wrenching, tautly structured story challenges us to consider our relationship to nature and reveals how little we humans have learned from these highly intelligent and enormously sentient fellow mammals. Buy on Amazon.co.uk or Amazon.com

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Cinedigm nabs Adventures of the Penguin King

Cinedigm has acquired the North American distribution rights to Adventures of the Penguin King, a documentary from Atlantic Productions that tracks the exploits of a King Penguin. The film (pictured left) is narrated by actor Tim Allen and shot entirely in 4K 3D. Cinedigm is planning a multi-platform release this winter. Adventures of the Penguin King comprises footage from the same shoot as Atlantic’s doc The Penguin King 3D, but has a different script, narrator and treatment from the David Attenborough-narrated doc that was previously released in the UK on Sky and in theaters. Read more: Realscreen.com


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