1. Tell us a bit about your role! I am the project assistant for Wildscreen ARK, supporting the development and delivery of Wildscreen’s nature content and educational platform. 2. What’s your background? How did you get to where you are today? Before working at Wildscreen I was a research technician in a university laboratory, specialising …
1. Tell us a bit about your role! I am the social media/comms intern – I tend to do blog and research-based tasks. I’ve only been here for a short amount of time as of answering this so cannot go into too many details, but I’ve been told I’m going to be all over the …
In collaboration with On The Edge, Wildscreen has launched a brand new short film fund to catalyse new and creative projects by emerging filmmakers bringing new perspectives and out-of-the-box approaches to the natural history filmmaking genre. With grants of up to £15,000 for 6 emerging filmmakers or teams, the fund has been set up to …
Wildscreen launches new Edge of Nature Short Film Fund in partnership with On the Edge Read More »
1. Tell us a bit about your role! So, I’ve recently been welcomed back into the fold and my role is a little hard to describe right now! I’m a “Project Assistant” and am involved in many aspects of Wildscreen’s output and inner workings! From helping organise the office move and beautification to helping plan …
Tell us a bit about your role! My role as an Video Creator Intern this summer consists of coming up with concepts, editing and producing videos for Wildscreen. This includes working alongside the team in developing Wildscreen ARK and showcasing highlights of the recent Nairobi Festival! What’s your background? I have recently graduated from Southampton …
In a high-spirited celebration of natural history filmmaking in Africa, the recently concluded Wildscreen Festival Nairobi brought together a diverse array of storytellers, conservationists, and filmmakers. For two awe-inspiring days, the festival became a hub of creativity, energy and a collective desire to shed light on the urgent issues that shape our natural world. The …
Empowering Voices and Expanding Horizons in Natural History Filmmaking in Africa Read More »
1. Tell us a bit about your role! I’m interning as a Wildlife Picture Researcher this summer, working in the team delivering Wildscreen ARK, the newest iteration of Arkive. My role includes locating and cataloguing archive content, market research, and preparing material for focus groups, among other things! 2. What’s your background? I have a …
Nairobi, 12th July 2023: The first ever Wildscreen Festival Nairobi debuted on 30th June and 1st July to an overwhelmingly positive reception, showcasing talent from across the continent. Delivered in partnership with Headline Sponsor BBC Studios Natural History Unit, over 230 people attended the two-day event held in Nairobi, Kenya. The first of its kind, …
1. Tell us a bit about your role! I’m the programme manager for Wildscreen ARK – which involves managing the development and licencing of Wildscreen’s newest content and education platform. 2. What’s your background? How did you get to where you are today? Funny you asked! I worked for Wildscreen a LONG time ago as …
MEET CHARLIE – OUR WILDSCREEN ARK PROGRAMME MANAGER! Read More »
Wildscreen has revealed the 6 projects from African wildlife and environmental filmmakers to be pitched at Wildscreen Festival Nairobi next week. Wild Pitch gives six filmmakers, born or living in Africa, the opportunity to pitch their nature-focussed film ideas to a panel of commissioners along with the chance to win cash prizes totalling $19,000. …
Wildscreen Festival Nairobi reveals Wild Pitch 2023 Finalists! Read More »
