Public SCREEnings

Introducing our ‘Best of Wildscreen’ screening programme, sharing the greatest hits of Wildscreen Festival with new communities across the UK.

See our selection of screenings currently available below.

The Best of Wildscreen Tour is being delivered with support from the BFI Fan Exhibition Fund, awarding funds from the National Lottery in order to bring this project to more audiences across the UK.

Tickets & Screenings

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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.

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

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

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

Dahican

Boogs Rosales

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