Public SCREEnings
Join us for two evenings of natural world storytelling this October at the Bristol Megascreen.
As part of the Wildscreen Industry Summit we’re screening three incredible films that spotlight the beauty and fragility of nature.
Open to Wildscreen Industry Summit delegates and the general public, we hope you can join us.
These screenings are being held with support of the BFI Film Audience Network, awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to bring this project to more audiences across the UK.
Tickets & Screenings
Find out what films are screening this October and book your tickets today!
Trade Secret
Director: Abraham Joffe
A gripping exposé of the polar bear fur trade, revealing how conservation, politics and commercial interests collide in ways the public was never meant to see.
Monday, October 20, 7:00 PM @ Bristol Megascreen
The Birds
Director: David Allen
A filmmaker, facing up to the twilight of his career – sets out to use his camera skills to decipher the relationship between a million seabirds and a single hunting falcon.
Tuesday, October 21, 7:30 PM @ Bristol Megascreen
Kindly sponsored by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios
My Otter Diary
Director: Sugandhi Gadadhar
Wildlife filmmaker Sugandhi Gadadhar explores the playful and resilient lives of otters in one of India’s most rapidly changing waterways.
Tuesday, October 21, 7:30 PM @ Bristol Megascreen
Trade Secret + Director Q&A
Monday, October 20, 7:00 PM @ Bristol Megascreen
Trade Secret follows three unlikely allies on a mission to protect polar bears from international commercial trade. Filmed over six years across 13 countries, the film exposes the sanctioned sale of hundreds of polar bears each year on the global market. But as the investigation deepens, it uncovers a disturbing truth: those entrusted with safeguarding the species may be entangled in their continued commercialisation. The film raises urgent questions about how we protect vulnerable wildlife in a world where the lines between protection and exploitation have become blurred.
Tickets
£12 – General Admission / £8 – Concession
The Birds + Director Q+A
Tuesday, October 21, 7:30 PM @ Bristol Megascreen
A filmmaker, facing up to the twilight of his career – sets out to use his camera skills to decipher the relationship between a million seabirds and a single hunting falcon. Ultimately his cinematic portrait of this “cosmic event” provides crucial insights into the mechanisms of the natural world and the difficulties of coming to terms with the end of a life well-lived.
Tickets
£12 – General Admission / £8 – Concession
My Otter Diary (Screening with The Birds) + Director Q+A
Tuesday, October 21, 7:30 PM @ Bristol Megascreen
In this beautifully shot and captivating documentary, wildlife filmmaker Sugandhi Gadadhar explores the playful and resilient lives of otters in one of India’s most rapidly changing waterways. Set in the lush wetlands and tranquil waters of the Cauvery River, the film reveals a rare view of Otter family life, their survival strategies, and interactions with other species. But as pollution and destructive dynamite fishing threaten the delicate balance of their habitat, the otters, and the humans whose livelihoods also depend on the river, are often in conflict. With unprecedented access and filmed over three years, Sugandhi follows a family of otters as they face these challenges.
This film will be screened alongside The Birds.
Tickets
£12 – General Admission / £8 – Concession
These screenings are being held with support of the BFI Film AudienceNetwork, awarding funds from theNational Lottery in order to bring thisproject to more audiences across the UK.
Tickets & Screenings
Find out what films are screening this October and book your tickets today!
February
Festival of Tomorrow
Young Programmers
Wednesday 12 February
19:00 – 22:00 GMT
Create Studios, 10 Carriage Works, London St, Swindon SN1 5FB
A collection of short environmental films curated by a panel of Young Programmers, based in or from the South West, centered around the theme of Hope.
Totnes Cinema
Young Programmers
Monday 17 February
20:00 GMT (bar opens 19:00)
Totnes Cinema, 27a High Street, Totnes TQ95NP
A collection of short environmental films curated by a panel of Young Programmers, based in or from the South West, centered around the theme of Hope.
Exeter Phoenix
Rivers
Tuesday 18 February
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS
Celebrate the lifeblood of our landscapes with three special films that delve into the beauty, mystery, and challenges facing our rivers.
March
Totnes Cinema
Oceans
Wednesday 05 March
20:00 GMT (bar opens 19:00)
Totnes Cinema, 27a High Street, Totnes TQ95NP
Two remarkable stories celebrating the wonders and mysteries of the ocean, from an unforgettable journey from the Philippines to the icy waters of Norway.
Exeter Phoenix
Oceans
Sunday 12 March
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St, Exeter EX4 3LS
Two remarkable stories celebrating the wonders and mysteries of the ocean, from an unforgettable journey from the Philippines to the icy waters of Norway.
The Poly at Falmouth
Hvaldimir – Conversation with a Spy Whale
Wednesday 19 March
The Poly, 24 Church Street, Falmouth, TR11 3EG
This beautiful story told by French researcher and filmmaker Jerome Delafosse follows Hvaldimir the whale through Norwegian fjords. Enjoy this social cinema night with a vegan feast at the start and an audience led discussion after the film!
Oceans
Join us for a captivating night of film screenings celebrating the wonders and mysteries of the ocean. Two remarkable stories will take you on an unforgettable journey from the Philippines to the icy waters of Norway.
#Hvaldimir: Conversation with a Spy Whale
Jerôme Delafosse, Fabrice Schnöller
Explore the incredible story of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale who escaped a secret Russian military base only to capture hearts worldwide as the “Spy Whale.” This viral phenomenon offers a glimpse into the complex relationship between humans, marine life, and the mysteries of the deep.
Dahican
Boogs Rosales
Follow the inspiring efforts of the Amihan sa Dahican surfing group, a community passionate about safeguarding marine life along the Philippine coast. Witness their dedication, the beauty of their homeland, and the power of grassroots conservation.
Dahican
Boogs Rosales
Follow the inspiring efforts of the Amihan sa Dahican surfing group, a community passionate about safeguarding marine life along the Philippine coast. Witness their dedication, the beauty of their homeland, and the power of grassroots conservation.
Rivers
Celebrate the lifeblood of our landscapes with a special night of film that delves into the beauty, mystery, and challenges facing our rivers.
These three very special films will take you from the heart of Malaysia to the wilds of the salmon run, and the spirited shores of the River Avon.
Would You Still Love Me If I Was a Sticky Frog
Myles Storey
Join Nick and Yuna, a young couple in a long-distance relationship as they reimagine themselves as three EDGE species in Malaysia. This short film is a heartwarming exploration of love, biodiversity, and imagination.
Wild Summon
Karni Arieli, Saul Freed
The epic life cycle of wild salmon in a way you’ve never seen before. Narrated by the iconic Marianne Faithfull, this unique natural history fantasy film brings the untamed beauty of the salmon’s journey to life in human form.
Rave on For the Avon
Charlotte Sawyer
Follow a determined local community as they rally to save their beloved bathing spot on the River Avon. In true Bristolian spirit, this feature-length documentary blends passion, creativity, and daring resistance.
Young Programmers
Join us for a captivating evening of seven creative and bold stories that spark positive and restorative action for our natural world.
Curated by a panel of Young Programmers based in or from the South West, this collection of short environmental films centre around the theme of hope.
Bear Hunt
Jacob Burley
Comedic short charting the existence and extinction of the brown bear in the British Isles.
The Bird Carver
Felipe Rosa
The Birdcarver tells the story of Eloir, 55 years old, an artisan who makes replicas of the Lagoa do Peixe National Park’s birds and undertakes a quixotic struggle for preservation of the Park.
Dahican
Boogs Rosales
Follow the inspiring efforts of the Amihan sa Dahican surfing group, a community passionate about safeguarding marine life along the Philippine coast. Witness their dedication, the beauty of their homeland, and the power of grassroots conservation.
Joy
Aner Etxebarria Moral
Ranger and mother of two children, Favour (4) and Abie (2), Joy dedicates her days to protect the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park and more specifically to the only family of mountain gorillas that lives in its forests: the Nyakagezi family.
The Last Garden
Eloise Jenninger
For Henry, the community garden is his escape from the daily toil in the city. However, the day has come for it to be demolished, Henry and his community can’t agree on how to save it.
The Mother of the Forest – Curupira
Lea Hejn
The story of a powerful Amazonian goddess told through the voices of the Borarí people from the heart of the forest in Pará, Brazil.
Flora, Fauna, Funga
Sam Sheline
National Geographic Society short exploring fungi’s role underpinning every ecosystem on Earth.
#Hvaldimir: Conversation with a Spy Whale
Jerôme Delafosse, Fabrice Schnöller
Explore the incredible story of Hvaldimir, a beluga whale who escaped a secret Russian military base only to capture hearts worldwide as the “Spy Whale.” This viral phenomenon offers a glimpse into the complex relationship between humans, marine life, and the mysteries of the deep.
Dahican
Boogs Rosales
Follow the inspiring efforts of the Amihan sa Dahican surfing group, a community passionate about safeguarding marine life along the Philippine coast. Witness their dedication, the beauty of their homeland, and the power of grassroots conservation.
Young Programmers
These fantastic South West based young programmers worked togeather to curate a package of shortfilms for the programme centered around the theme of Hope.
“Natural world storytelling has the power to encourage positive action, connect people with theirenvironment whilst sparking joy and curiosity. It’s important to make such impactful content widely accessible. I can’t wait to learn more about curating an effective environmental programme and watch lots of brilliant films in the process” – Jess Painter, Young Programmer
Casey Hall
Lily Bennett
Finlay van der Vossen
Eve Whelan
Jess Painter
Cosmo Reindorf
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