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Richard Brock´s Final Film Released on the First Anniversary of his Death – Super Stream or Not? Richard Brock sadly passed away on the 30th December 2024, one year ago today. To mark this first anniversary of his death, as the last act of the Brock Initiative, we have released his final film, Super Stream or Not?, with aerials by Ross Birnie, edited and finished by Gareth Trezise. Note the clever edit nod to Richard´s narration at the end of the film. Super Stream or Not? – The struggle to save a classic chalk stream in Wiltshire, through six months, revealing wildlife, people and politics in the controversial water business. The film explores the ecological significance and current vulnerability of the River Kennet, a rare and vital chalk stream running through the English countryside. The narrative follows a diverse cast of wildlife, including water voles, otters, and various waterfowl, as they navigate the seasonal changes from winter floods to summer blossoms. Beyond its natural beauty, Richard highlights the severe man-made pressures facing the waterway, such as sewage discharge, chemical runoff from farming, and plastic pollution. He underscores the tension between human development and environmental preservation, questioning whether this "super stream" can survive increasing contamination. Ultimately, the film serves as a plea for the protection of this unique ecosystem and its fragile food chains against the backdrop of climate change and industrial neglect. Watch here: Richard was very keen that as part of his legacy his ¨Wildlife Winners & Losers¨ films be used and shared for the good of nature, so please watch, comment and share this film, and all of his others. Richard´s penultimate film was released on what would´ve been his 87th Birthday, the 22nd of December 2025. RIP Richard. Follow on socials: facebook.com/BrockInitiative, x.com/BrockInitiative & instagram.com/brock_initiative |
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FOCA MONJE: UN CAMINO DE REGRESO – MONK SEAL: A WAY BACK Adriana Ugarte lives & tells us first-hand about the situation of the endangered Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus). Its past, present & hopeful future for a return to the Spanish coast. It relates to Richard Brock´s penultimate film, Man, wildlife and the Mediterranean, and I´d wanted to show it to him, but we ran out of time. FOCA MONJE: UN CAMINO DE REGRESO (subtitled) Made by Más que Pájaros, a small team of wildlife biologists and filmakers from NW Spain, mainly focused on nature conservation with endangered species as their subjects. Website: masquepajaros.com |
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Richard Brock´s Penultimate Film Released on his 87th birthday Richard Brock sadly passed away on the 30th December 2024. To mark what would have been his 87th Birthday, today the 22nd of December 2025, Gareth Trezise has completed his penultimate film, which has been approved for release by the estate solicitors. Thus, the past, present and future of man and wildlife in the Mediterranean, Richard´s film Man, wildlife and the Mediterranean, can now be enjoyed by us all! Man, Wildlife and the Mediterranean traces the deep history of the Mediterranean Basin—from its dramatic birth 5.5 million years ago, when a colossal Atlantic waterfall filled a vast trench, to the modern ecological pressures reshaping it today. The film highlights how ancient human societies quickly settled around this new sea, cultivating crops, domesticating animals, and exploiting marine resources with traditional fishing techniques. Over millennia, these activities transformed the landscape, altered ecosystems, and contributed to the distribution of species such as the bluefin tuna, now seen as far north as Britain. The documentary then examines contemporary pressures. Climate change, fuelled largely by fossil-fuel-driven industries including aviation, is intensifying extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and Mediterranean forest fires. Rising tourism—once enabled by cheap air travel—has had mixed effects: it brings economic benefits but accelerates habitat damage, plastic pollution, and wildlife disturbance, including the decline of the endangered Mediterranean monk seal. Human reshaping of ecosystems continues through introduced species (like prickly pear cactus, and Red-Legged Partridge), changes in grazing pressure from goats and pigs, and persistent overfishing of key species. Traditional hunting and farming practices coexist with modern pressures, often straining fragile habitats, affecting species such as the Painted Lady butterfly. Yet the film also showcases hopeful conservation efforts: the rehabilitation of nature reserves, renewed protection for marine areas, the return of species such as black vultures, and grassroots attempts to safeguard clean water and shoreline ecosystems. It concludes with a call for sustainable tourism, firm environmental regulation, and proactive conservation strategies to preserve the Mediterranean’s extraordinary biodiversity in the face of accelerating climate change. Man, wildlife and the Mediterranean Richard was very keen that as part of his legacy his ¨Wildlife Winners & Losers¨ films be used and shared for the good of nature, so please watch, comment and share this film, and all of his others. Richard´s final film will be released on the anniversary of his death, the 30th of December 2025. RIP Richard. Follow on socials: facebook.com/BrockInitiative, x.com/BrockInitiative & instagram.com/brock_initiative |
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Recommended book: Neurodivergent, By Nature: Why Biodiversity Needs Neurodiversity Exploring the connections between nature and neurodiversity Time in nature supports our wellbeing. If we are neurodivergent, it can stimulate our senses, feed our curiosity and help us find others with the same deep interests. But why do natural environments have such profound effects? After receiving an ADHD diagnosis in his thirties, Joe Harkness began to question whether his bond with nature was intrinsic to his neurodivergence or something developed through his life choices. Keen to know more, he connected with other neurodivergent people who share his passion for the natural world. Threading their stories with his own, Joe explores why they chose to seek diagnosis, the ways they find solace and understanding through nature, and what led many of them into nature-related careers. Drawing on his personal and professional experiences, Joe highlights the creativity, skills and passion that can benefit communities, schools and workplaces when neurodiversity is welcomed and supported in all its forms. ¨A persuasive and passionate book that explains the vitally important connections to be made with nature that can radically improve neurodivergent lives (and everyone else's too).¨ — Robin Ince, author of Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal ¨A timely and interesting study of the value and meaning of "nature" to neurodivergent personalities.¨ -- Richard Smyth — New Scientist ¨A thoughtful, well-researched and very powerful call for diversity and inclusivity, for the benefit of both people and nature.¨ — Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World A BBC WILDLIFE BEST BOOK OF 2025 – Available to buy here: Amazon.co.uk |
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| International Wildlife Film Festival - Open for Entries The mission of the International Wildlife Film Festival is to promote awareness, knowledge, and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people, and nature through excellence in film. The long-standing festival champions wildlife filmmakers and challenges conventional expectations about how we conserve wildlife and habitat. Festival Dates: April 18-23, 2026
IWFF 49 Submissions – Open ... Dates & Deadlines: Visit: wildlifefilms.org/submissions Enter via: filmfreeway.com/InternationalWildlifeFilmFestival |
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WFFR Flamingo Awards 2025 - The Winners The eleventh edition of the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam took place in November! From the 3rd - 9th November, a week of inspiring films were celebrated, a great reunion with fantastic filmmakers (and moderators!), new moments from the Industry Days, a Flamingo Awards ceremony at the Arminius Church, a wonderful show at Cinerama. And of course: from our fantastic audience, who brought everything to life. As every year, WFFR presented the Flamingo Awards, celebrating unique achievements in eleven different categories. The winners were announced during the ceremony on the Saturday evening, 8th of November. After a careful selection, the jury members—Jet Sol, Maarten van Rouveroy, Gabriel Martina, Dick Harrewijn, and Ruud van der Velden—made their choice. And these are the winners of the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam 2025:
The public votes were also counted for the winner of the WFFR Audience Award 2025: Een Gemeenschap van Leven (A Community of Life) |
| Jackson Wild WWD2026 Film Showcase Submit your film to the 2026 Film Showcase!" Each year on March 3, the world comes together to celebrate World Wildlife Day, honoring the incredible diversity of life on Earth and the vital connections between people and nature. In partnership with CITES, the United Nations, UNDP, and IFAW, Jackson Wild joins this global celebration through the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase. The 2026 theme, “Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods.” highlights the essential role these plants play in global health, traditional knowledge, and sustainable economies. Jackson Wild is seeking films that explore this theme — from the healing power of nature to the communities protecting these species — and we invite anyone with a relevant film (of any length) to reach out to scarlett@jacksonwild.org for more details. Deadline to submit is February 2nd, 2026. Films selected for the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase are available throughout 2026 in free educational screenings. The selection of films will be announced on March 3rd during the virtual World Wildlife Day Celebration More here: jacksonwild.org/world-wildlife-day-2026 The World Wildlife Day website and social media channels: wildlifeday.org |
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3 films selected for the European Wildlife Film Awards 2026! Marco Polo are delighted to announce that three of their documentaries are part of the Official Selection of the prestigious European Wildlife Film Awards 2026. The films are all part of the ‘Beaches of Europe’ series and portray three unique coastal regions of Europe, impressively demonstrating how closely natural processes, biodiversity, climate change and human influences are intertwined. The selected films are: ‘Beaches of Europe – Spiekeroog’ (A film by Herbert Ostwald, ZDF/Arte, 2023) The European Wildlife Film Awards ceremony will take place on 7 February 2026 in Hamburg. FIND OUT MORE HERE: europeanwildlifefilmawards.eu |
| TRADE SECRET: A Six-Year Global Investigation into the Polar Bear Skin Trade Wins Golden Panda Award. Case Study Trade Secret is the winner of Wildscreen’s prestigious Golden Panda Award for 2025. Filmed over six years across nine countries, Trade Secret exposes the legal yet hidden trade in polar bear skins – revealing how conservation, politics, and commerce collide in ways the public was never meant to see. I was gripped by the film’s mix of extraordinary Arctic landscapes, endearing species portrait, and hard-edged investigation. I met with director Abraham Joffe at a preview screening in New York. Abraham shared the story of how it happened. Trade Secret | OFFICIAL TRAILER Elevator Pitch
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Laura Marshall to step down as Wildscreen Chair Laura Marshall, who after more than six years as Chair of Wildscreen, is stepping down from the Board. An huge thank you was extended from everyone at Wildscreen — team and Board of Trustees. Laura’s passion, commitment, and support have made a significant contribution to Wildscreen’s growth and reach, and they are grateful for everything she has brought to the role.. Lynn Barlow and Carrie Greene will be stepping in as temporary Co-Chairs as they begin the search for a new Chair. They say ¨We’re excited for this next chapter and grateful for their leadership during the transition.¨ The search is on ... so, if you are interested in finding out more about becoming involved with Wildscreen as a Trustee or Chair please email governance@wildscreen.org.uk to arrange an informal discussion.. They say: You don’t need to have a specific background in wildlife TV or film - what truly matters is vision, leadership, and a passion for connecting people with nature and storytelling. We're looking for experience from a wide range of backgrounds - whether that’s the wider creative industries, non-profit leadership, environmental advocacy, fundraising, B-corps, community engagement, or other relevant sectors. What we need is a commitment to nature and a belief in the power of storytelling, a future-focused mindset and the drive to lead with purpose. Wildscreen has been at the forefront of natural-world storytelling for over 40 years. We're looking for a purpose-driven, experienced and visionary Chair of our Board of Trustees to help guide and grow our mission of enabling more people to experience nature through powerful storytelling. As Chair, you’ll provide strategic leadership and governance, supporting our small but mighty team to scale Wildscreen’s impact across the UK and internationally. If this sounds like you (or someone you know) find out more here: wildscreen.org/wildscreen-launches-search-for-new-chair-of-the-board-of-trustees The deadline to apply is 5th January 2026, 11:59 pm GMT. Also: Wildscreen Festival is Moving to Bath! The 2026 edition of the festival relocates to World Heritage site after 40 years in Bristol They say: ¨We are thrilled to announce that the Wildscreen Festival 2026 will be hosted in Bath, at an exciting new venue that offers us the chance to refresh the event and offer something new to our delegates.¨ The event will be held from 19th – 22nd October 2026, with the Festival and Panda Awards hosted in Bath, and our workshops & masterclasses spread across Bristol and Bath. Our goal is to ensure that our events are affordable and accessible for as many people as possible within the wildlife film, TV and content genre, and by moving the festival to Bath we are able to freeze delegate ticket prices at 2022/24 levels. It also allows us to maintain our commitment to UK and international bursaries. Confirmed Wildscreen Festival 2026 sponsors include: BBC Studios Natural History Unit as Headline Sponsor, Save our Seas Foundation as Principal Sponsor; Boomerang Carnets and ORF Universum as Major Sponsors. BBC Studios Natural History Unit is once again on board as Headline Sponsor of the Festival, marking its commitment to supporting the evolution of the wildlife film and TV genre. Jonny Keeling, Head of BBC Studios Natural History Unit said: “We’re thrilled to be supporting the 2026 Wildscreen Festival as headline sponsor once again – and this time in an exciting new location. I’m sure the global community of wildlife filmmakers will be inspired and energized by the gorgeous setting of Bath. This festival is such an important event – sparking new ideas for compelling content to engage audiences across the world.” Vanessa Berlowitz, Co-Founder of Wildstar Films and Wildstar Academy, said: “Wildstar is proud to be a long-term supporter of Wildscreen as we share a mission to nurture a more equitable and global community of storytellers. Bath is a stunning city and a major creative and cultural hub – an ideal location to host our global community. A change of scenery will be positive, helping us focus more deeply on the impact we seek to have with our stories of the natural world.” Aparently, if you´re a a NatureStory Pro Member you can secure a Super Early Bird discount (limited tickets) right now! More here: wildscreen.org/wildscreen-festival-returns-2026 |
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Big News: PWFF Sets Sail for Mombasa in 2026! We’re making waves in honor of our 5th Anniversary! We’re thrilled to share our first big announcement: Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival is taking place next MAY (2026), and we’re heading to Mombasa! A new city, a milestone year, and a fresh wave of coastal energy to bring the wildlife filmmaking world together once again. Why Mombasa? After four transformative years in Nairobi-including our coastal 2023 Watamu edition that tripled attendance-we are strategically relocating PWFF to Mombasa, Kenya’s marine capital (County 001) and the heart of the nation’s tourism (60-65% of revenue) and blue economy. This move underscores our commitment to holistic conservation storytelling, integrating marine ecosystems with terrestrial wildlife and environmental narratives. Beyond tourism, we pivot to amplify coastal creativity, decentralizing from Nairobi to ignite meaningful exchange among local, Kenyan, African, and global filmmakers. Mombasa unlocks unprecedented scale to champion marine conservation while empowering the coast as a dynamic hub for inclusive, global dialogue. The Ocean Connection
A Festival Reimagined PWFF 2026 marks the dawn of a land-to-sea storytelling movement:
Stay tuned, more details coming soon! But trust us, PWFF 2026 will be an edition you won’t want to miss. Visit: pwff.africa |
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Joe Galuszka - Music dropped a new release! Grazing Bisons ... Joe Galuszka is a British composer, conductor, and performer who began his musical journey as a self-taught pianist from a young age before joining a brass band at 14. Read more: soundcloud.com/joegaluszka Visit: joegaluszka.co.uk |
| Realscreen to honor Jane Goodall with posthumous Action Award Realscreen is honoring the late Dr. Jane Goodall during the Realscreen Awards ceremony set for February 3, during the 2026 Realscreen Summit. The world-renowned ethologist, conservationist, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace is being celebrated with the Realscreen Action Award, which recognizes individuals whose work within the unscripted and non-fiction content sector has inspired meaningful social impact and driven positive change in the industry and beyond. Last year’s recipient of the Action Award was acclaimed filmmaker Dawn Porter. Dr. Goodall’s work in the field as a pre-eminent scientist and animal behavior expert, and as a global voice for community-centered conservation and biodiversity protection, has been the focal point of scores of documentary films and series, dating back to 1965’s Miss Goodall and the Wild Chimpanzees, narrated by Orson Welles for National Geographic, to Brett Morgen’s riveting 2017 documentary Jane, also for Nat Geo. Through Jane Goodall Productions, she and her team have been in production and development on many upcoming projects, including Matriarch, a collaboration with BBC Studios, PBS and the WNET Group. Her passing in October of this year led to an outpouring of love from around the world, spanning world leaders, noted celebrities and inspired citizens — all of whom have been touched by her legacy. “Over the span of decades, Jane Goodall’s name has been synonymous with the ideas of conservation, care for the animal kingdom and curiosity, and her presence and creative leadership in more than 40 documentaries and films, reflecting the important work of the Jane Goodall Institute, has cemented that status,” said Barry Walsh, content director and editor-in-chief for Realscreen. “We are honored to celebrate her lifetime of contribution — not only to the world of wildlife documentary, but to our understanding of the world around us — with our Action Award.” Accepting the award on Dr. Goodall’s behalf will be her longtime film collaborator and the Jane Goodall Institute’s wildlife cinematographer, Bill Wallauer. Read more: realscreen.com/2025/11/18/realscreen-to-honor-jane-goodall-with-posthumous-action-award |
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How AI-Generated Animal Videos Mislead Millions About Nature A house cat stares down a leopard in a suburban backyard. The big cat growls, the child in the background freezes, and—against all odds—the cat lunges. The leopard turns tail and bolts. Within seconds, the clip racks up thousands of likes and comments: “Cats really are fearless!” or “This is why I love animals!” Except, of course, none of it ever happened. The leopard, the child, and the heroic cat are all creations of artificial intelligence. Yet the video has been shared tens of thousands of times across TikTok, Facebook, and X, fooling millions into believing it’s real. And it’s not alone. Other viral AI-generated wildlife clips show raccoons riding crocodiles down jungle rivers, bears playing on trampolines, and deer politely joining family picnics. They’re funny, heartwarming, and almost believable—but according to scientists, they’re also dangerous A new study from the University of Córdoba (UCO) in Spain warns that this wave of synthetic wildlife videos is quietly eroding public understanding of nature. Far from being harmless entertainment, these ultra-realistic fabrications are distorting how people—especially children—think animals behave, what species are truly endangered, and even what kinds of creatures live near them. “The main conclusion from our study,” José Guerrero Casado, lead author of the research, explains to A-Z Animals, “is that AI-generated wildlife videos often present distorted or unrealistic portrayals of nature. These misrepresentations can spread misinformation, especially among children and audiences with limited ecological knowledge.” As social media becomes a dominant source of environmental learning, the researchers say this flood of digital fantasy is undermining conservation efforts and fueling a dangerous disconnect between society and the wild world it claims to love. Why Are AI-Generated Wildlife Videos Harmful? To understand the implications AI-generated wildlife videos have on audiences, the Córdoba team analyzed dozens of viral AI-generated clips across the social media platforms TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X, examining how often they were shared, liked, or commented on to measure their influence. They found that these digital creations often depict animals acting in ways that defy biology and ecology, predators playing gently with prey, apex carnivores wandering suburban lawns, and rare species appearing as common backyard visitors “Some AI-generated videos depict highly implausible or exaggerated human-wildlife interactions—such as large carnivores entering homes, attacking pets, or even harming people,” Casado says. “These videos are often presented in a format that imitates low-quality security footage, which can make them appear more authentic.” Such fantasy-filled depictions can have subtle but serious consequences. When young audiences or less scientifically literate viewers take these portrayals at face value, they form unrealistic expectations about the natural world. “When social media users, especially children or individuals with limited ecological knowledge, perceive these videos as real, they may develop distorted views of wildlife,” adds Casado. The problem lies not only in spreading falsehoods but also in creating a false sense of familiarity. Videos that portray dangerous species as friendly or endangered species as abundant can distort the sense of rarity and risk that conservation messaging depends on. They erode the emotional urgency that motivates people to protect wildlife. The viral “cat versus leopard” clip is a particularly damaging example. The idea that a leopard would appear in a European suburb—or that a domestic cat could scare one away—is pure fiction, but the imagery feels plausible enough to shape viewers’ beliefs about big cats. This distortion becomes more dangerous as AI tools grow more accessible. Videos that once required film studio budgets can now be created on a smartphone in seconds. “Some AI-generated videos depict highly implausible or exaggerated human-wildlife interactions—such as large carnivores entering homes, attacking pets, or even harming people,” Casado explains. “These videos are often presented in a format that imitates low-quality security footage, which can make them appear more authentic.” The psychological effect may swing in two directions. On one hand, fake videos showing predators in human spaces can heighten fear, making species like leopards, wolves, or sharks seem more threatening than they are. That, in turn, could reduce public sympathy for conservation measures. On the other hand, overly cute or humanized portrayals of wildlife—animals acting like pets or performers—could make viewers complacent, leading them to believe that endangered species are plentiful or that wild animals are safe to approach. Both extremes weaken conservation attitudes and blur the line between wildness and domestication. Read more: a-z-animals.com/articles/how-ai-generated-animal-videos-mislead-millions-about-nature “Not even AI could imagine that!” Photographer finds unreal-looking sea creature in Cornwall Rainbow slugs are being found more frequently in the UK as a result of warming waters. A wildlife photographer in Cornwall has shared hypnotic footage of what might be the UK’s most beautiful slug. “Have you ever seen such a colourful slug?” says wildlife filmmaker Jacob Rheams on Instagram while sharing footage of the nudibranch creeping along in the rockpools. The multicolour animal looks like a make-believe creature with its bright pink body, and pink and purple cerata (finger-like projections that allow it to breathe) flecked with orange and yellow “frosted tips” at the end. See: countryfile.com/wildlife/marine-life/rainbow-sea-slug-cornwall |
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Now, wildlife documentaries need to feel like blockbusters: Kalyan Varma Kalyan Varma believes today’s audiences want wildlife documentaries to grip them like a Christopher Nolan thriller. Viewers no longer approach the genre with earlier patience or reverence, says the Emmy-nominated filmmaker and photographer, whose Wild Tamil Nadu was recently screened at the nature film festival in Bengaluru. “As a documentary filmmaker, I’m competing with blockbusters… Attention spans are low; and if you don’t hook people in the first 10 minutes, they’ll switch off.” For him, this shift signals an evolution — natural history storytelling “must meet audiences where they are” while staying true to the wild. ‘With wildlife filmmaking, unlike photography, you need to tell a whole story’ Filmmaking, says Kalyan, demands far more than capturing striking images. “If you’re doing wildlife photography, you can walk in and walk out with a few nice pictures. But when you make a wildlife film… You have to show the entire story — the habitat, the behaviour, the reasons behind it. The storytelling becomes far more complex,” he says, adding, “That complexity has only grown in recent years, and it proved to be a major hurdle while filming Wild Tamil Nadu, the follow-up to Wild Karnataka. Based on monsoon arrival, jackfruit would fruit, and three weeks later, the monkeys would come to eat it. But when we started filming, none of this was happening. Schedules were off. Some things would happen a month before, a month later, or wouldn’t happen at all. In the age of climate change, trying to predict these stories and document them through the whole cycle was really challenging.” 'Music is an integral part of any film' The film features a soundtrack by Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej. “Music is very integral to any film,” says Kalyan. “Even in a documentary… to enhance all of that, music plays a key role. There’s only so much we can do with visuals because we don’t control our subjects.” |
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Srikanth Mannepuri shares how photography, patience, and a pioneering natural history film come together In an exclusive conversation with CE, Srikanth Mannepuri shares how photography, patience, and a pioneering natural history film come together Come November 20, the Indian Photo Festival (IPF) will host a storyteller who doesn’t just capture the wild — he fights for it. Srikanth Mannepuri, the award-winning wildlife conservationist behind some of the most widely published images from the Telugu states, is stepping onto the IPF platform with one goal: to make people fall in love with the biodiversity in their own backyard. Srikanth Mannepuri's Art Talk this year follows a simple philosophy: love leads to care “It’s a very good opportunity to interact with people, especially from the Telugu states,” Srikanth says, adding, “When people speak about wildlife in India, hardly anyone talks about Andhra Pradesh or Telangana. I’ve witnessed the biodiversity here since my graduation days through volunteering with the Forest Department, and IPF gives me a platform to share environmental issues and the richness we have. Since it’s such a reputed festival with artists from everywhere, speaking on that platform is always special. Their reach helps in spreading awareness.”. |
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ZDF Studios to shop WildBear’s “Baby Animals Down Under” globally ZDF Studios, the commercial production/distribution arm of German pubcaster ZDF, has picked up global rights for Baby Animals Down Under, a 6 x 1 hour docuseries from Australia’s WildBear Entertainment The series, filmed across the diverse geography of Australia, captures the first steps of baby marsupials, monotremes, birds, reptiles and marine creatures while also featuring the unique habitats they call home. From newborn koala joeys the size of jelly beans to dingo pups learning to survive in the unforgiving outback, the series documents the challenges faced and survival strategies employed by each species. The deal, brokered by Wild Thring Media, is the latest in a longstanding partnership between ZDF Studios and WildBear — other recent deals include an international distribution pact for history series Fatal Conflicts unveiled in August, and a pick-up of three factual titles, ranging from natural history to factual entertainment, last November. From: realscreen.com/2025/11/21/zdf-studios-to-shop-wildbears-baby-animals-down-under-globally |
| Wildlife and environmental film 4-day lab mentors 16 filmmakers Ahead of the upcoming International Film Festival of India (IFFI), the wildlife and environmental film lab in Asia, the second edition of ‘Greenstories’ in Goa selected 16 projects for a four-day incubation lab, offering the filmmakers hands-on mentorship from Emmy, Academy, and Peabody Award-winning experts. The event culminated in a two-day pitch forum with over two dozen national and international broadcasters, distributors, foundations and festivals, allowing a global exposure and collaboration to the promising filmmakers. Kaitlin Yarnall, chief storytelling officer at National Geographic Society underlined the power of stories to illuminate and protect the wonder of this world. “We are honoured to work with Greenstories to further support storytelling in India, South Asia and Southeast Asia to those dedicated to bringing stories that inspire illumination and protection,” said Kaitlin. The founder of Greenstories, Mike Pandey, asserted that the second edition of Greenstories was a testament to collaboration and community. Greenstories is not just an event, it’s a platform for change, a nurturing, safe space for filmmakers while also creating crucial access to markets and resources,” said Mike. Founders Rita Banerji and Nilotpal Majumdar highlighted their goal is to build a sustainable, long-term platform that nurtures storytelling for environmental change and their commitment to nurturing the next generation of wildlife and environmental filmmakers. As a special highlight, Greenstories hosted a screening of the award-winning Indigenous-led conservation film ‘Yanuni’ by Richard Ladkani — produced by Juma Xipaya, Anita Ladkani, and Leonardo DiCaprio — in partnership with Jackson Wild. The film has premiered at Tribeca, AFI, Sheffield DocFest, and Mostra São Paulo. From: thegoan.net |
| How BBCS & Globo are leveraging Brazil’s ‘factual moment’ BBC Studios’ Paula Teruko and Globo’s Gabriel Jacome unpack companies’ first co-production When BBC Studios and Brazilian media giant Globo unveiled their recent partnership on an ambitious docuseries about the Amazon, it came as something of a surprise. The media heavyweights have worked with each other before on numerous projects but never within a co-production structure. So why now? Part of the reason is that Brazil seems to be having “a creative moment in factual storytelling”, according to Gabriel Jacome, director of content at Globo. Skilled crew, diverse locations and a broad array of stories to be told are helping the huge Latin American country position itself as an opportunity for international partnerships. And for the antelope, they need super hearing to be able to feed: when they get their heads down in the grass, they can’t see something like a leopard approach. So sound is a key element to their lives, and I’m really excited about collecting those beautiful, detailed minutiae of sound, which help to understand the animals. And the Brazilian broadcaster wants to play “a central role in that transformation”, he says, eyeing up the success of Brazil’s globetrotting telenovelas and dramas. “Our teams are exploring new ways to portray science, society, and the environment with the same artistic ambition traditionally reserved for fiction here in Brazil,” he explains. |
| Bristol sector recovering despite 53 indie closures Post-Covid ‘boom-and-bust’ cycle hit hard, but revenues up 11% from 2022 A total of 53 indies based in Bristol have ceased trading in the three years since 2022, but TV and film production revenues are on the up, according to a sector study. The Go West! 2.5 Bristol’s Film and Television Industries interim report, compiled by the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), highlighted how an industry-wide “boom-and-bust cycle” since 2021 had created “instability, company closures and severe economic wellbeing problems” for the freelancers on which the region depends. Among the indie casualties was River Monsters producer Icon Films, which had traded for more than three decades before closing in 2023. Bristol’s core sub-sector of natural history production has been hardest hit. Natural history indies experienced the most pronounced contraction, falling from 17 companies (8.6%) in 2022 to 13 companies (7%) this year. The genre’s contribution to Bristol’s aggregate turnover also dropped from almost half (44.2%) in 2022, to less than a third (30%) in 2025. The decline in indie numbers contrasts sharply with the previous iteration of UWE’s report in 2022, which saw an increase in companies from 131 in 2016 to 189 in 2021. Revenues recovering Despite the severe difficulties, the report found that the local film and TV industry continues to be economically significant to the region with an aggregate turnover of £325m in 2025, an increase of £37m (11.4%) from the figure reported in 2022. The report was launched at the Bristol Screen Summit this week, an annual event for industry professionals organised by UWE Bristol. One of its authors, Andrew Spicer said: “The difficulties experienced by Bristol’s film and television sector reflects the wider national picture, but its natural history specialism was particularly hard-hit. Read more: broadcastnow.co.uk/indies/bristol-sector-recovering-despite-53-indie-closures/5210971.article |
| BAFTA albert launches ACCELERATE 2025 - a landmark new report and path to net zero ACCELERATE 2025 outlines five key areas where our industry can make meaningful change. We’re proud to launch BAFTA albert ACCELERATE 2025, the first landmark practical guide to environmental sustainability for the film and TV production industry. The report sets out a clear and achievable pathway to reduce carbon emissions, based on data from over 2,500 productions using the BAFTA albert toolkit. It’s designed for everyone working in production – from crew on the ground to decision-makers at the top. In 2024, our industry emitted nearly 175,000 tonnes of CO2 – the equivalent to the annual footprint of almost 40,000 UK citizens. This report is a call to action and together as an industry, we can lead the way to a more sustainable future. To accompany the report, we’ve created a new guide featuring BAFTA albert Managing Director Matt Scarff, Sustainability Consultant Mandy Cayford and BAFTA albert Chair Ralph Lee, where they introduce ACCELERATE 2025 and answer some of the key questions behind the report.
What’s in the report? ACCELERATE 2025 outlines five key areas where our industry can make meaningful change:
Each section includes clear recommendations to guide productions towards measurable carbon savings. Read the report: wearealbert.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ACCELERATE-2025-BAFTA-albert-report.pdf |
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Secrets of the Desert - SHOT ON iPHONE Filming in the Wild´s Alan Lacy says... I’m excited to share this short film (watch it down below) with you ... I shot the entire piece on my iPhone near my home here in Arizona. The idea behind it is simple. You do not need expensive gear to start making wildlife films. You can begin with whatever you already have and still create something meaningful. Working on this reminded me that storytelling and curiosity matter far more than equipment. The desert around my home is full of life, and when you slow down and really listen, it reveals incredible moments. I wanted to show that you can capture those moments with tools that are already in your pocket. I had the lovely Alana Helapitage (my girlfriend) narrate the film as well. We have enjoyed working on larger projects together, and she even narrated my most recent documentary film on Burrowing Owls which was recently a finalist a the Jackson Wild Media Awards this year. I would love your thoughts on this one. Since this was an experiment, your feedback will help shape future shorts like it. What stood out to you the most? Was there a moment that surprised you? Does the idea of showing what is possible with simple tools resonate? I Made A Wildlife Film With Just My iPhone Want more content like this? Visit: patreon.com/cw/filmingthewild/home |
| Apple TV slates wildlife series “Born to be Wild” from Tailfeather, Offspring Films Apple TV has set a December 19 premiere for its latest wildlife series, Born to be Wild, narrated by award-winning actor Hugh Bonneville (Paddington, Downton Abbey). The six-part series, which was initially announced in 2023, was shot over several years across three continents and follows six endangered young animals as they grow up in captivity in our world but are destined to return to theirs. The series traces the animals from their earliest days through their journey to life in the wild as they find their place in the world after being orphaned or born through conservation programs — including an elephant calf and two young cheetahs, a ring-tailed lemur pup, a moon bear cub, Iberian lynx kittens (pictured) and rescued African penguins. Born to Be Wild is a coproduction between Tailfeather Productions and Offspring Films. The series is executive produced by Lucy van Beek for Tailfeather Productions, with Alex Williamson and Isla Robertson executive producing for Offspring Films and Tom Payne serving as series producer. . First look: Born to be Wild - Apple TV: televisual.com/news/first-look-born-to-be-wild-apple-tv |
| NHK on board feature-length version of wildlife documentary My Otter Diary Japanese broadcaster NHK, distributor All3Media International, Oxford Scientific Films and Aranya Parva Creations are collaborating on an extended feature-length version of wildlife documentary My Otter Diary. Aimed at the Japanese market, the 1×90’ special follows wildlife filmmaker Sugandhi Gadadhar as she uncovers the lives of otters in one of India’s most rapidly changing waterways. The original 60-minute doc, which was commissioned by European broadcaster ZDF/Arte and coproduced with All3Media International, Oxford Scientific Films and Aranya Parva Creations, aired on Arte recently. The NHK Natural History Department will lead the creative development for the film, while the NHK channel has secured the first window for both versions of the doc in Japan. All3Media International will shop the title outside of Japan. Tony Ziran Tang, All3’s VP of finished and formats sales in Asia, said: “NHK remains one of the most important windows for natural history coproductions in Asia. All3Media International is thrilled to partner with them again after so many successful collaborations, and we’re confident that this new project will inspire and resonate with audiences even more widely.” From: c21media.net/news/nhk-on-board-feature-length-version-of-wildlife-documentary-my-otter-diary |
| Deep-sea scientists filmed something enormous swimming over the seafloor in Chile Extraordinary footage of a mother squid carrying her eggs. Deep-sea scientists were amazed by the rare sight of a mother squid carrying her eggs through the ocean, putting herself at risk to protect her offspring. The Schmidt Ocean Institute’s underwater robot captured the extraordinary video in autumn 2024 while exploring the seafloor off the coast of Chile. Most squid lay their eggs on the seafloor and don’t provide any parental care. The black-eyed squid (Gonatus onyx) is one of the few species that brood their eggs. “A female Gonatus onyx will carry her large egg mass for months, keeping it suspended from hooks on the squid’s arms,” says Schmidt Ocean Institute on LinkedIn. “It is a dangerous time… brooding squid cannot move very quickly, and may be easy prey for deep-diving marine mammals.” Read/see more: discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/marine-animals/black-eyed-squid-mother |
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Protecting nature is protecting ourselves. Respect the Amazon. The Amazon rainforest sustains life for millions of people and countless species. It is also one of our greatest hopes for a livable future, as all life on the planet depends on the rainforest’s powerful ability to regulate climate and weather patterns. Deep in the Amazon, a Macaw family fights to protect their home and future. Their story is our story, a reminder that every family, feathered or human, deserves safety, peace, and a place to call home. When we protect the Macaws, we protect all who depend on this living forest: the jaguar, the rivers, the trees, its people… and ourselves. Because nature’s safety is our safety.
It’s time to rise together for every life, every leaf, every heartbeat of the Amazon. |
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The Decoy Airfield being Healed Once used as a decoy airfield in the Second World War, Harestone Moss still bears its bomb craters – but today they’re filled with life. On this Aberdeenshire farm, part of our Northwoods Rewilding Network, Laura Hay and Gavin Drummond are letting nature reclaim the land, restoring wetlands and reimagining farming through an underground glamping enterprise built from recycled materials. Scotland TBP´s new short film captures Laura and Gavin’s vision to transform a landscape shaped by war and intensive farming into one of recovery and hope. Watch:
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The Earthshot Prize Highlights from Awards Night 2025 The Earthshot Prize 2025 Awards Night in Rio was truly unforgettable! From the moving moments the five Winners were announced to the show-stopping performances by some of the world’s biggest stars, it was an evening full of celebration and optimism for the planet’s future. See the Finalists’ winning moments, presented by Olympians, activists, TV stars, and sports icons: The Earthshot Prize Awards Night 2025 - Show Highlights Much more here: earthshotprize.org/winners-finalists/2025 |
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26th Planet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival Awards Thank you to everyone who participated, supported, attended and enjoyed the festival. We proudly screened more than 33 films from around the world, with incredible conversations, panels and presentations over the course of 6 days. The festival concluded with the Film Awards, and the winners are... WINNER: Best Canadian Feature Award WINNER: International Feature Award WINNER: Best International Short Award WINNER: Mark Haslam Award WINNER: People's Choice Award WINNER: The Green Pitch Award |
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BBC Studios NHU head Jonny Keeling on landmark series “Kingdom” and the outlook for blue chip When it comes to natural history filmmaking, the BBC Studios Natural History Unit has long been seen as one of the genre’s gold-standard producers. Its list of genre-defining landmark series tells the tale: the Blue Planet, Frozen Planet and Planet Earth franchises are, to use natural history-appropriate language, the tip of the iceberg. Veteran natural history producer Jonny Keeling (pictured top) was appointed head of the unit in 2021, and as such, is tasked with not only adding to that estimable oeuvre, but also ensuring that the unit’s programming retains its relevance in a cross-platform era, with all of the shifting audience behaviors that accompany it. With Kingdom, the unit’s latest multi-part entry into landmark territory set to debut next week on the BBC in the UK and in January on BBC America, Keeling and team are confident that they’re on the right track. The six-part series was filmed over five years in a single habitat — a remote river valley in Zambia — and follows four animal families of lions, leopards, wild dogs and hyenas to not only capture the challenges they face over that time span, but the interconnected nature of life in the region. Using local crews as well as the NHU team, Keeling says the decision to focus on a single habitat and select animal families required a lengthier stay than other landmark series. “We wanted to make sure we had enough time to see all of their dramas unfold,” he tells Realscreen. “Some of them have quite long lifespans and if you were there for only a year you might not see that much, but as it turned out the dramas that unfolded were extraordinary. “We had what might be a slightly cheesy line, but nature writes the best scripts,” he adds. “Very few people have sat and watched a leopard family for that duration of time – even scientists don’t get to be in the field as much as some of the crews were.” Keeling says the onus was on having a “low-key, low-impact” team of one to two camera operators on hand at all times in addition to local crews who would “tag-team” over the months. A permanent base, outfitted with solar panels and other environmentally-friendly touches, was established to house the team, provide a hub for footage downloading and viewing, and be close at hand to contributing scientists working on the series. |
| Immerse yourself in the sounds of the Kingdom Interview with Chris Watson, Sound Recordist To really immerse our audience in the Kingdom of Nsefu, we wanted to do justice to the rich soundscape that accompanies our character’s daily lives: from the gurgling Luangwa River with its honking hippos to the bush squirrel alarm calls, the African wild dog’s unique twitters, the moody trumpeting elephants, the hyena’s haunting whoops, to the bones cracking at a lion kill. The legendary recordist Chris Watson, who has been recording sound for BBC wildlife documentaries for over 25 years, was the perfect person to capture the varied auditory landscape of South Luangwa. Q: Why is sound so important to the Kingdom series? One of the things about coming here to the banks of the Luangwa River is that it's a wonderful mosaic of habitats, and so there are different sounds within a few hundred metres of each other and also different animals. And each habitat has its own signature sound. What I've really enjoyed about the process of recording here is being able to tap into that sound. We’ve been recording it in surround sound, so what I’m hoping to do is put the audience where my microphones were when I made the recording and immerse them in each habitat. The animals also use the acoustics of their environment to broadcast their message. When you hear the echo of lions’ voices and the reverberation of hyena whoops, I’m sure that it helps them localise themselves within the habitat. For the predators, they need to be able to be very quiet and listen to the calls of the animals, the antelope that they’re stalking. And for the antelope, they need super hearing to be able to feed: when they get their heads down in the grass, they can’t see something like a leopard approach. So sound is a key element to their lives, and I’m really excited about collecting those beautiful, detailed minutiae of sound, which help to understand the animals. Read more and listen: bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1TDw4tBxpsRNql9CzPcPRnD/immerse-yourself-in-the-sounds-of-the-kingdom |
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David Attenborough Leads at 99! UK Documentary Ratings Snapshot for 2025 A hard-to-get UK ratings snapshot for 2025 thru late October reveals several notable Takeaways:
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Much more here: documentarytelevision.com/uk/david-attenborough-leads-at-99-uk-documentary-ratings-snapshot-for-2025 |
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Rhino review – Tom Hardy channels David Attenborough in mission to save Kenya’s rhinos *** The actor is a slightly distracting narrator in this documentary about a local ranger’s efforts to protect a group of rhinos from poachers – and from killing each other Here is a rare wildlife success story. The world’s black rhino population has plummeted to just over 6,000 as rhinos are pushed to the brink of extinction by habitat loss and poaching. But conservation efforts have resulted in a rhino comeback in Kenya, where numbers are growing in fenced-off sanctuaries known as conservancies that employ local people and keep poachers out. Tom Hardy provides a slightly distracting narration to this documentary, channelling David Attenborough with a dash of 19th-century aristo-explorer. The film opens with the fact that in the past three years, 1,900 rhinos have been poached across Africa, but not a single one in Kenya. In the Borana Conservancy we meet charismatic head ranger Ramson Kiloku, a man who knows every single rhino on his patch by its footprint and the nicks on its ears. Rhino Trailer (2025) | Narrated by Academy Award-nominee Tom Hardy Kenya’s rhinos, however, are becoming victims of their own success. Increasing numbers in the conservancies are causing competition between males, who will fight to the death for territory. There is a horrible irony of rhinos protected from poachers killing each other, and a plan is hatched to move 21 rhinos 100 miles away to Loisaba Conservancy – a high-risk strategy, we’re told. A similar attempt ended in disaster with the death of all 11 rhinos being moved. But before the rhinos can be transported, Kenya is hit by a drought, devastating for locals whose survival depends on agriculture and livestock. Gangs of bandits terrorise farms, and poaching is on the rise. Oddly, the film doesn’t explore the threat to endangered species from the climate crisis. I could have lived with a bit more of Hardy on the voiceover if he had been given the remit to explain – and possibly without some choices on the soundtrack, including a mawkish rendition of Knocking on Heaven’s Door. Rhino is in UK cinemas from 28 November. Also read: Rhino: documentary unravels the challenges rangers face, but that’s not the whole story – On the western flanks of Mount Kenya lies the Laikipia plateau, an achingly beautiful landscape that is both a refuge for wildlife and a home to traditional Masai communities. Black rhinos, which were once nearly extinct, are now thriving on some of these conservation properties, thanks to the intense efforts to keep them safe |
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Inside ‘Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age’ - Mike Gunton Talks Science, Storytelling, And Tom Hiddleston’s Narration Apple TV's Prehistoric Planet has become a landmark showcase of what modern technology can achieve in natural history storytelling. The series brings to life animals that vanished millions of years ago, species we will never see in the real world, yet presents them as if they were filmed today. The first two seasons transported viewers to the age of dinosaurs, narrated by none other than Sir David Attenborough, giving the prehistoric world a sense of realism and wonder. The latest season shifts closer to our own time, exploring the Ice Age, with Tom Hiddleston taking over narration. Mike Gunton, Senior Executive at the BBC Natural History Unit and Executive Producer of Prehistoric Planet, talks to us about the making of the series, the decision to change narrators, and the scientific and creative challenges behind this groundbreaking production. One of the biggest surprises this season is that Tom Hiddleston is now narrating instead of Sir David Attenborough. How did that change come about? Mike Gunton: I think it's interesting you say surprise. We're moving 58 million years further, closer to our time. I just thought it was a new series, a new era. We just thought it would be interesting to change the voice, and Tom seemed a really good choice. He's one of the Apple universe voices for Natural History, so it seemed a good choice. I think he's done a lovely job. I really like his narration on it. Read more: nexuspointnews.com/inside-prehistoric-planet-ice-age-mike-gunton |
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A foot-tall elephant? 'Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age' on Apple TV reveals surprising creatures If you've seen any of the "Ice Age" animated Disney movies, we have some bad news: You don't know the real ice age. It was an incredible time when the Earth was going through immense systemic changes and was filled with often nightmarish creatures—carnivorous kangaroos, 14-foot-tall bears and armadillos bigger than cars. Sid the sloth's eyes would bulge even more. A hyper-realistic picture of life during that Pleistocene era emerges with Apple TV's five-part, computer-driven "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age," which takes place millions of years after the dinosaurs' extinction. Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age — Season 3 Official Trailer | Apple TV "Nobody's made a natural history representation of these creatures behaving and interacting in the way that we have in this series," says Mike Gunton, co-executive producer and senior executive at the storied BBC Natural History Unit. Read more: phys.org/news/2025-11-foot-tall-elephant-prehistoric-planet.html |
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David Attenborough’s new BBC film showcases the wildlife found in the ‘greenest city in the world’. You’ll be surprised where it is… After travelling around the world, David Attenborough turns his attention closer to home in his latest BBC project When you think of wildlife havens within the UK, its National Parks, UNESCO Global Geoparks or outstanding beaches might spring to mind. But the starring location of David Attenborough's latest BBC project is actually somewhere a little more unexpected: London. In his upcoming TV film, Wild London, the legendary broadcaster shares surprising wildlife encounters that can be found across England's capital. The city is considered one of the greenest in the world and contains its fair share of unexpected animal stories.
Read more: countryfile.com/tv/wild-london-david-attenborough-bbc-series |
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Taking natural history to “scare school”: Plimsoll, Blumhouse on Netflix’s “Nightmares of Nature” As with all television programming genres, unscripted sometimes gets a bad rap for being derivative — witness the glut of pawn shop shows in the wake of Pawn Stars’ massive success, or any number of reality competitions placing a group of contestants in close living quarters, outfitted with strategically placed cameras. But unscripted is also known for risk-taking and diving head-first into the development deep-end, in search of that loud, buzzy idea that breaks through the content clutter. And sometimes, those ideas come in the form of hybrids — taking two sub-genres and seeing if, in combining the two, there’s a sweet spot that will create the programming equivalent of chocolate and peanut butter. With the recent Netflix series Nightmares of Nature (pictured top), which premiered its second “season” of three episodes on October 28, producers Plimsoll Productions and Blumhouse Television combined the storytelling approaches of natural history filmmaking and good ol’ hair-raising horror to illustrate the often scary experiences faced by creatures in the wild. And to hear their executives talk about it, it’s not as far-flung a concept as it seems on paper. “We’re very much an entertainment-first production company, and we’d been thinking of cross-fertilizing the horror genre with natural history,” says Plimsoll’s head of natural history, Mark Brownlow (pictured left). “The thing about nature is that if you’re a little field mouse, your survival chances are quite slim. Nature is full of horrors.” “We do feel like there’s a lot of unexpected places our genre can go,” offers Gretchen Palek, head of alternative television for horror specialists Blumhouse, the team behind the recent Black Phone 2 feature that is currently scaring the bejeezus out of audiences internationally. “When I first came on board, Jason [Blum, company CEO] asked me what type of categories I wanted to get into. And I immediately said natural history.” |
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Young Baltimore Filmmaker Inspires Hope through Oyster Restoration A new short film by 27-year-old Baltimore local Jacob Jackson highlights the healing power of oysters in the Baltimore Harbor. In his video, Saving the Bay: The Untold Story of Oyster Gardening, Jackson shows how oysters can both clean the water and inspire a community to connect to local waterways and the Chesapeake Bay “For me, this project came from a lifelong sense of wonder about the natural world — the same curiosity that made me chase frogs and turtles as a kid,” said Jackson. “The more I’ve learned about the Bay and its wildlife, the more I’ve realized that some of the most impactful restoration work is also the most approachable. I wanted this piece to show that anyone, no matter their background, can take part in rebuilding something as vital as our oyster reefs.” Jackson’s film showcases the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF)’s oyster restoration efforts in Baltimore. The program includes hundreds of volunteer oyster gardeners, like Jackson, who help CBF grow young oysters and tend to their cages, which hang off marina docks around the city.
Read more: cbf.org/news/young-baltimore-filmmaker-inspires-hope-through-oyster-restoration |
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Blackfoot Strive to Reintroduce Buffalo After 100-Year Absence This documentary tells the story of the Blackfoot people striving to re-establish wild buffalo on tribal land after 100 years of absence. The film recounts efforts to restore buffalo, land, traditional culture and bring healing to the Blackfeet community. Narrated and executive produced by Oscar nominee, Blackfeet/Nez Perce actor, Lily Gladstone, the film has been an audience favorite at festivals.
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Behind the Scenes: Making HUMAN — Bayaka HUMAN is ZANDLAND’s self-funded, independently produced documentary series that explores the world’s biggest issues by meeting the people living them. There are no commissioners, no networks calling the shots, just us backing ourselves, being as efficient as possible, and making our own creative and editorial decisions. It’s an experiment in creative freedom: the freedom to move fast, take risks, and tell stories the way we believe they should be told. The Bayaka episode is the fourth episode we’ll have released after documentaries embedded in a whites-only town, a nudist retreat and around Israel and Palestine. The episode began with one question: if the modern world is making so many of us anxious, restless, and disconnected, is there value in giving it all up, even briefly, and returning to the way humans once lived? Scientists call it “evolutionary mismatch”: the idea that our brains evolved for movement, nature, and community, but we’ve built a sedentary, screen-based world they were never designed for. So we set out to see what happens when you meet people who still live close to that original human design. That mission took us deep into the Central African Republic to spend time with the Bayaka, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities on Earth. Read more: televisual.com/news/behind-the-scenes-making-human-bayaka |
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New Book from Earthling Ed: How To Go (and stay) Vegan The expert guide to veganism from leading vegan content creator, activist and bestselling author Ed Winters (@earthlinged) '– So, you want to go vegan. The big question is how? Deciding to become vegan can feel daunting, but with the right support, it doesn’t have to be. Drawing on years of experience, vegan advocate and educator Ed Winters is here to guide, inform and empower you on your journey. From explaining the ethical and environmental benefits of a vegan lifestyle to showing you how to eat a nutritionally balanced diet and what to do if you experience setbacks, this book is your non-judgemental companion to thriving as a vegan – for life. ´The perfect companion for sustainable vegan living' – VEGANUARY ´This book will be a cornerstone for our movement. Ed combines rigorous evidence with lived experience, making veganism not only accessible but sustainable. It’s the kind of resource I wish had been available when I first chose to go vegan.´ — Matthew Glover, co-founder of Veganuary ´An easily digestible guide to going and staying vegan. Ed Winters is a force for good in this world.´ — Jenny Kleeman, British journalist, author and broadcaster Publication date: 18 December 2025 ... Buy here: amzn.to/3KqZBXJ |
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