Wildscreen Festival Guide 2016 by Wildscreen

GUIDE 10-14 OCTOBER 2016

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or more than thirty four years Wildscreen has been at the very heart of natural world storytelling. We have a unique and proven ability to convene the best photographers, filmmakers and conservationists to create compelling stories about a natural world under threat. These stories, now distributed globally through our channels and beyond, are inspiring a worldwide audience to experience, feel and take part in a worldwide conservation agenda. Powerful visual storytelling has been, and will always be, the cornerstone of our charitable activity. It has the power to transcend borders, languages, cultures and knowledge. The world’s filmmakers and photographers are our eyes on the natural world and it has some of the most amazing and exhilarating stories to tell. At a time when the natural world needs our help more than ever, the Festival, working hand-in-hand with our Arkive and Exchange projects, is a powerful tool for engaging millions of people around the world with the magnificence but also the fragility of our most precious resource. The 2016 Wildscreen Festival programme is centred around storytelling, focussing on the evolution of how and where stories about the natural world are told and how we reach new audiences so that many more people have the opportunity to experience, feel part of, and help to protect nature. For the first time we’ve integrated the craft of stills photography firmly into the DNA of the Wildscreen Festival – because telling a story in a

single frame deserves to be celebrated too. Friday 14 October sees an unrivalled international lineup of award-winning wildlife and environmental photographers, delivering their expertise on how to break in to the industry, survive and grow and deliver real awareness and conservation impact. We’re also immensely proud to have expanded the public side of the Festival with ‘Witness the Wild’, our most ambitious attempt yet to engage the local community. With street art, pedal-powered cinemas, an open-air photography exhibition, the Panda Awards ceremony and more, Bristol can get up close and personal with the industry and its work, but most importantly, the natural world. For you, it’s a packed five days of 120+ hours of content from more than 150 speakers from across the globe. The programme is diverse, experimental and future-focussed, with a stellar line-up featuring the most talented storytellers, worldclass musicians, premieres, Hollywood actors, environmental thought-leaders, virtual reality, Netflix and Attenborough. And of course none of this would be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, partners, creatives and crew for which the Wildscreen team is immensely grateful. This year, we're very proud to have created a Festival that truly embodies the meaning of the word, and we hope you enjoy all it has in store for you.

Lucie Muir CEO, Wildscreen

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THINGS TO SEE

Here's our pick of what you simply mustn't miss at this year's Festival. Find the full programme from page 9.

On The Couch

Going deeper than the conventional commissioner panel session, this interview uncovers the personality behind the commissioner label, giving us a uniquely personal take on the psyche of a channel. Spend an hour in the company of Fred Kaufman (EP of NATURE, Mon 11:15), Walter Koehler (CEO, Terra Mater Factual Studios, Tue 11:15), Tom McDonald (Head of Commissioning, Natural History, BBC, Wed 11:15) and Janet Han Vissering (SVP Development & Production, Nat Geo WILD, Thu 11:15) and discover what really makes them tick in an attempt to get under the skin of both the person and the channel.

SPOTLIGHT ON MUSIC This Festival we’re shining a spotlight on music in natural history films. We’ll be joined by two heavyweights: the Academy Award-winning British film composer, Steven Price (Thu 9:30), who scored the 6-time Panda Award nominated series The Hunt, and the distinctive and versatile Nitin Sawhney (Thu 17:00) who has won a BAFTA and an RTS award for his natural history scores.

Photography Photographer of the Year Finalists Sam Hobson and Audun Rickardsen, undercover photojournalist Britta Jaschinski and the renowned US photojournalist and National Geographic favourite Tim Laman.

In Focus

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On Friday we’ll be joined by a world class line-up of photographers, image commissioners and publishers for a day dedicated to the craft of wildlife and environmental stills photography. Featuring award-winning contributors including 2016 Wildlife

Join us for honest case studies of the latest cameras from leading manufacturers ARRI, Panasonic and RED. Find out about recent technical developments, discover how they can help you achieve your artistic vision and hear how they perform out in the wild. Tue 15:15 Panasonic Wed 15:15 RED Digital Cinema Thu 15:15 ARRI

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Attenborough & Packham

Join Sir David Attenborough as he shares, with broadcaster and passionate conservationist Chris Packham, his experience of the changing nature of conservation. From saving charismatic single species like gorillas, to protecting complete ecosystems and to new technologies which offer innovative ways of experiencing and protecting our world, the future is hopeful (Thu, 13:30). Supported by University of Bristol's Students' Union.

PREMIERES

There’s a plethora of film premieres for you to enjoy at this year’s Festival, including the European premiere of Leonardo DiCaprio's latest film The Ivory Game, the world premiere of Life Is One from 2010 Golden Panda Award winner Patrick Rouxel, and the UK premiere of two-time Panda Award nominee Magical Moors. To see them, just collect your free ticket from Watershed box office. ANIMATED LIFE: THE LIVING FOSSIL FISH Sat 15:40 UK premiere INDIA’S WANDERING LIONS Mon 19:00 UK premiere THE IVORY GAME Sun 18:10, Tue 18:00 & Sat 20:00 European premiere

LIFE IS ONE Tue 17:00 World premiere

THE PRAY Sun 12:50 World premiere

MAGICAL MOORS Wed 15:30 UK premiere

UNCHARTED AMAZON Wed 13:40 UK premiere

PANGOLIN Tue 17:00 World premiere

VANISHING KINGS: LIONS OF THE NAMIB Sat 12:00 UK premiere

THE MEMORY OF FISH Tue 15:00 UK premiere

YASUNI MAN Thu 18:40 World premiere

RETURNING: KINGFISHER Sun 14:30 UK premiere

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Wild About VR will feature cuttingedge demos of some of the most exciting projects being developed by natural history and science content producers for virtual reality technology. From newcomers to VR, to seasoned professionals, Wild About VR is the ideal place to check out innovative content using the latest technology, made by leading producers. Open Mon-Thu at Watershed Waterside

Remember! All delegates can login to www.wildscreen.org and watch all 400+ productions submitted for the 2016 Panda Awards.

NAVIGATING THE PROGRAMME

The creation of powerful visual stories has been, and always will be, at the heart of Wildscreen. So this year’s Wildscreen Festival programme is centred around storytelling. Design your own route through the Festival programme using the icons alongside each session. Art of Storytelling

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Definitions Here’s some terms you’ll hear and see the Wildscreen team using:

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Inspirational storytelling, The Island of the Whales

The Art of Storytelling Storytelling magic comes from well-crafted content. Expertise from top creatives will help you engage your audience and achieve creative excellence.

The Business of Storytelling It takes effort to start, grow and maintain your career or business. Practical advice on commissioning, finance, logistics and sales is essential.

The Impact of Storytelling We don’t just set out to entertain – sometimes we’re aiming for a higher goal. Influencing hearts and minds

en masse, changing behaviours and actively mobilising people to do different.

The Theatre of Storytelling The way people consume content is changing faster than ever before. They’re shifting their allegiances to other devices and platforms, and content producers must identify new ways to package and deliver content in the way the audience wants it. Events that are particularly suitable for industry newcomers are also highlighted. Look out for our Festival Virgins icon FV .

A mixture of panels and presentations where you can expect to hear all about industry trends and developments, thought-pieces and personal stories. Look out for our special Headliner sessions for events that you really mustn’t miss.

Masterclass  Taking place in the intimate Arnolfini Dark Studio, these events provide you with practical tips and advice in a variety of disciplines delivered by expert instructors.

Screening  All Panda Award-nominated productions will be screened at Watershed. Don’t miss this opportunity to see the very best in wildlife and environmental filmmaking!

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NAVIGATING THE PROGRAMME Wi-Fi network in Bordeaux Quay: simply connect to FestivalInternet with the password Wildupyourweek!

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Social Your chance to relax, have fun and network, whether it’s at a reception, post-screening drinks or the Panda Awards Ceremony!

The majority of events have a limited number of seats therefore entrance is permitted on a first-comefirst-served basis at the venue door. The exception is Attenborough & Packham (Thu 13:30) which, due to anticipated popular demand, requires Week and Thursday delegates to RSVP in advance to secure their seat. Check your email for further information.

Screening tickets Neither Week nor Day delegates need to purchase tickets to the film screenings at Watershed as they’re included in your delegate pass. But you do need to collect tickets in advance of your chosen screenings by showing your delegate pass at the Watershed Box Office. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Panda Awards film library Are you too busy to go to film screenings? All delegates can login to www.wildscreen.org and watch all 400+ productions submitted for the 2016 Panda Awards. They're available online until 24 December.

Delegate Den A home away from home at Bordeaux Quay, and the perfect place to set up a meeting or catch up on your emails.

Delegate badges All delegates must register and collect their delegate pass upon arrival at the Festival from Bordeaux Quay. Your delegate pass must be worn at all times and is required for access to all Festival events.

Online programme To get the very latest programme information, go to www.wildscreen.org/guide on your mobile device.

Wi-Fi Free public Wi-Fi is available throughout Bordeaux Quay, Watershed and Arnolfini. You’ll also find a Wildscreen

Film Library

Any questions? If you need any help during your visit to Wildscreen Festival, come along to the Registration Desk at Bordeaux Quay where you’ll find the helpful Festival Crew or drop us a line at hello@wildscreen.org

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MONDAY 10 OCTOBER Delegate Registration 8:30 – 19:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Delegate Den 8:30 – 16:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Your home away from home and the perfect place to set up a meeting or catch up on emails.

Remember – the majority of events have a limited number of seats and entrance is permitted on a first-come-first-served basis at the venue door. MASTERCLASS

The Only Way is Ethics 9:00 – 11:00, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speaker: Tim Martin, BBC They’re hotly contested debates: the use of captive animals, image manipulation and staged sequences. Where does acceptable artifice end and fakery begin? Find out how to stay on the right side of the line.

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9:30 – 10:30, Arnolfini Auditorium Speakers: Laura Marshall, Icon Films; Lucie Muir, Wildscreen There’s almost too much to see and do at the Festival. Get our top tips on how to get the most

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Nothing Compares to EU Sponsored by: 9:30 – 10:30, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: Nigel Pope, Maramedia Speakers: Henrik Eckman, SVT; Franz Fuchs, ORF; John Murray, Crossing the Line Productions; Coraline Roch, France 5 For years the EU has served up millions in funding and has been the foundation of many award-winning productions. Let’s gaze into the metaphorical crystal ball and see how the industry will likely fare in this new Brexit world.

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Screenings are included in your delegate pass but you do need to collect tickets in advance by showing your delegate pass at the Watershed Box Office.

11:15 – 17:30, Waterside Watershed Take a walk over to Watershed and meet the world’s biggest and most innovative brands and services at Wildscreen’s Tech Show.

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On the Couch: Fred Kaufman 11:15 – 12:15, Arnolfini Auditorium Chair: Harry Marshall, Icon Films Speaker: Fred Kaufman, WNET/ Thirteen Productions The Executive Producer of PBS’s most watched documentary series NATURE, Fred Kaufman, has helped to expose millions of people worldwide to the wonders of the natural world. Spend an hour in Fred’s company, discover what he’s passionate about and what really makes him tick.

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13:30 – 14:30, Arnolfini Auditorium Chair: Sam Barcroft, Barcroft Media Speakers: Gill Hind, Enders Media; Ashley Hoppin, National Geographic WILD; Alice Ryan, BBC Worldwide We make content for people but what do we really know

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How a Sheep Changed the World. The Writing Bit. 13:30 – 14:30, Arnolfini Dark Studio Chair: Mike Cooper, Aardman Speaker: Richard Starzak, Aardman Join Richard ‘Golly’ Starzak, the co-director and writer of the Shaun the Sheep Movie, for a unique baa-hind the scenes exploration of storytelling techniques, unearthing what it takes to mould an animated silent comedy involving sheep and hairdressers.

MONDAY 10 OCTOBER assembles a team of artists and activists on a new undercover operation to expose the hidden world of endangered species and the race to protect them against mass extinction. Nominated for the Creative Innovation Award, Impact Award, People & Nature Award and Popular Broadcast Award. Okeanos – Foundation for the Sea and Discovery Channel present an Oceanic Preservation Society film. In association with Vulcan Productions, the Li Ka Shing Foundation, Earth Day Texas, JP’s Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, Diamond Docs, and Insurgent Racing Extinction

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about how, where and what they watch? How are the ways in which we communicate with them changing? And how in the future can we interact with them more rather than broadcast at them? Session Producer: Ali Bradburn

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The Holy Grail of Filmmaking 13:30 – 14:30, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: Wendy Darke, True to Nature Speakers: Allison Bean, Off The Fence; Jack Randall, Filmmaker; Chris Morgan, Ecologist & TV Host Three films, three filmmakers, three examples of lasting impact. It’s what we all hope for: films that change hearts and minds and make the

world a better place. Join us for the inside story from three crusading filmmakers.

MASTERCLASS Holey Foley!

14:45 – 16:45, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speaker: Richard Hunton, Films at 59 Foley is the art of bringing to life the action on screen through the performance of sound in real time. It’s a skilled practice and one that can be a powerful addition to a film’s storytelling. Join Films at 59's resident foley artist to find out how it's done.

SCREENING DOUBLE BILL: Hairy Nose | Racing Extinction + Q&A 14:45 – 16:45, Watershed Cinema 2 Director Louie Psihoyos

The screening will be preceded by Hairy Nose, a two minute anti-pollution PSA. Nominated for the Campaign Award. WildAid, McCann Shanghai, Gwantsi The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Associate Producer, Adrienne Hall.

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'Nu' Chips on the Block 15:15 – 16:15, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: Richard Klein, IWC Media Speakers: Martha Holmes, Plimsoll Productions; Craig Hunter, BBC; Alice Keens-Soper, Oxford Scientific Films; Janet Han Vissering, Nat Geo WILD Natural history audiences are spoilt with a plethora of stunning blue-chip. Genre busters transcend the traditional natural history formats by reeling in new and more diverse audiences and

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stealing the best bits from the rest of the TV schedule. But are we sacrificing quality for the sake of ratings in the search for more populist content? Session Producer: Inge Samuels

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Ignoring Climate Change – It’s in our Nature 15:15 – 16:15, Arnolfini Auditorium Speaker: George Marshall, Climate Outreach

George Marshall

If we increase people’s knowledge about the natural world, they’ll take action to prevent its destruction, right? Wrong. Author George Marshall argues that our brains are hardwired to ignore issues such as climate change and that the way forward is psychological, not scientific.

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Outside of the Box: Telling Stories for People Who Don’t Watch Telly 17:00 – 18:00, Arnolfini Auditorium Chair: Sam Barcroft, Barcroft Media Speakers: Charlotte Jones, BBC Earth Productions; Graham Wallington, WildEarth TV What do people watch when they can watch anything? Where do people go for their content if they're not bothering with telly any more? And what

11:15 – 17:30, Waterside Watershed The Wild About VR showcase features cuttingedge demos of some of the most exciting projects being developed by natural history and science content producers for virtual reality technology.

sort of national history content can garner views of 20 million plus? Creators of short form and online content reveal all. SOCIAL

Wildscreen Wine O’Clock 17:00 – 19:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Come and wet your whistle with the Wildscreen Board and Team to raise the curtain on the Wildscreen Festival 2016.

PANDA AWARDS FILM LIBRARY Too busy to go to screenings? Login to www. wildscreen.org and watch all 400+ productions submitted for the 2016 Panda Awards

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Earth - A New Wild + Q&A 17:15 – 18:30, Watershed Cinema 2 Learn what animals can do for us — and we for them — to give us all a future. Leading conservation scientist, Dr. M. Sanjayan, takes us to the frontiers of where man and animal meet. Nominated for the Series Award. A Passion Planet and National Geographic Studios Production for PBS. This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Dave Allen.

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SCREENING Huntwatch + Q&A 18:00 – 19:50, Watershed Cinema 3 Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds lends his voice to a compelling new documentary which recounts the fight to end Canada’s brutal commercial seal hunt. Nominated for the Editing Award. IFAW This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker. Earth – A New Wild

Evening screening & reception: Monkey Kingdom Sponsored by

19:00 doors open for 19:30 screening, Cinema De Lux Join Disneynature for an exclusive industry screening of the Panda Award-nominated Monkey Kingdom, followed by a champagne reception. Life is an adventure for Maya, the clever

and resourceful blonde-bobbed monkey in Monkey Kingdom, Disneynature’s feature film set among ancient ruins in the storied jungles of South Asia. Maya’s world is forever changed when she welcomes her son, Kip, into her complicated extended family.

SCREENING UK Premiere: India’s Wandering Lions + Q&A 19:00 – 20:10, Watershed Cinema 2 Against a backdrop of teak forest, farmland and villages, India’s Wandering Lions explores the extraordinary story of Asia’s last lions and their recovery from near extinction. Nominated for the Creative Innovation Award and People & Nature Award. Ammonite Films & Kosmik Global Media This screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers, Praveen Singh and Martin Dohrn.

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65,000 Acres of savanna protected to create key wildlife conservation corridors in Kenya.

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KEY HEADLINER MASTERCLASS SESSION SOCIAL TALK SCREENING View on mobile: wildscreen.org/guide

TUESDAY 11 OCTOBER Delegate Registration 8:30 – 19:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Delegate Den 8:30 – 16:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Your home away from home and the perfect place to set up a meeting or catch up on emails.

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You, Me & UHD

9:00 – 11:00, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speakers: Andy Corp, BBC; Andy King, BBC Just when you thought you’d got your head around HD, along comes the next big thing - Ultra High Definition. Find out what the fuss is all about and why natural history is leading the way. We'll cover terminology, the marketplace, audience benefits, what to do if your commissioner wants UHD, plus an explanation of UHD post production and workflows.

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A Leap of Faith – The Making of Jago 9:30 – 10:30, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: David Royle, Smithsonian Channel Speaker: James Reed Jago: A Life Underwater is up for no less than five Panda Awards. But it’s a film that very nearly didn’t get made at all. Director James Reed tells his own story: how the idea was born and how a small crew of passionate filmmakers managed to pull off the seemingly impossible.

In this intimate interview, meet the man behind Disneynature. We’ll reveal the nature of the relationship between Disneynature and the bigger Disney brand and unearth what the future holds for one of the world’s most famous storytelling brands in a changing climate of conservation messaging.

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Michael Rosenberg (19432015) – a celebration 11:00 – 12:00, Watershed Cinema 2

Session Producer: Inge Samuels

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9:30 – 10:30, Arnolfini Auditorium Chair: Brian Leith, Brian Leith Productions Speaker: Jean Francois Camilleri, Disneynature The natural world has always played a starring role at Disney.

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Chair: Brian Leith, Brian Leith Productions Michael, founder of Partridge Films and three-time Golden Panda winner, played an important part in the development of wildlife filmmaking. Well-known for his insistence on quality, he was also a champion of new talent, giving many of today’s best filmmakers their first big break. A panel of filmmakers who worked with him screen clips from some of Michael’s best films and discuss his influence on them and on the industry. Session Producer: Andrew Buchanan

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Speaker: Walter Koehler, Terra Mater Factual Studios It’s not for nothing that Walter Koehler is known as an “industry legend”. A veteran of over 30 years’ experience at ORF, Walter’s been the recipient of numerous awards, including an Emmy and several Pandas. He’s the man behind TMFS and with the recent release of The Ivory Game the company has found itself launched onto the international theatrical feature stage. Discover more about Walter’s plans and get to know more about the man behind the label.

11:30 – 13:30, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speakers: Sas Bonser, BBC; Andie Clare, Icon Films; Gaynor Scattergood, BBC They say that the hardest thing about telly is getting your foot in the door. Hear from those who’ve gone before you as well as from industry insiders about how to get in and get on.

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The C Word 13:30 – 14:30, Arnolfini Auditorium Chair: Colin Butfield, WWF-UK Speakers: Will Anderson, KEO Films; Lucinda Axelsson, BBC; Walter Koehler, Terra Mater Factual Studios Conservation is back and

it’s no longer a dirty word. A trend that began theatrically with The Cove, Blackfish and Virunga moved up a gear when Discovery gave a prime time slot to Racing Extinction, and Netflix bought The Ivory Game. What’s the secret formula to attract audiences beyond the converted, and is it working? Session Producer: Clare Birks, Oxford Scientific Films

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Tech Show 9:00 – 17:30, Waterside Watershed Take a walk over to Watershed and meet the world’s biggest and most innovative brands and services at Wildscreen’s Tech Show.

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The Human Face of Wildlife Filmmaking 13:30 – 14:30, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: Tim Martin, BBC Speakers: Solange Attwood, Blue Ant Media; Priya Singh, ITV; Andrew Solomon, ORF; Dr Mark Evans, vet, science explorer & presenter More and more wildlife films put humans centre stage. What are the pros and cons? Does it impact on how well the programme sells? How does it change the types of stories a film can tell? And do presenters or contributors alongside animals make for a richer or poorer viewing experience for the audience? Session Producer: Tim Martin, BBC

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Sponsored by: 14:45 – 16:45, Arnolfini Dark Studio

Chair: Doug Allan, Underwater Cameraman Speakers: Neil Brock, Bristol Channel Diving; Sophie Morgan, BBC; Hugh Pearson, Silverback Films; Michael Pitts, Underwater Cameraman Preparation is everything when it comes to underwater filming. In this masterclass, our pod of producers, camera people, safety gurus, and logistics experts will cover everything you need to know in order to dive in and complete a successful and safe underwater shoot.

Screenings are included in your delegate pass but you do need to collect tickets in advance by showing your delegate pass at the Watershed Box Office. removal project in US history so that the salmon can come home. Nominated for the Script Award. Jennifer Galvin, reelblue, LLC The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker Jennifer Galvin.

SCREENING UK Premiere: The Memory of Fish + Q&A 15:00 – 16:15, Watershed Cinema 2 The Elwha River’s salmon fed Dick Goin and his family during the Dust Bowl of the Dirty Thirties and Dick never forgot his debt to the now disappearing fish. The Memory of Fish follows Dick, as he uses his memories and persistence to battle for the biggest dam

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Panasonic In Focus Sponsored by: 15:15 – 16:15, Watershed Cinema 3 This is your chance to soak up the knowledge and experience of using the Varicam series within the natural history environment, and see the renowned image yourself. You’ll also find out about the latest technical advances in the

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9:00 – 17:30, Waterside Watershed The Wild About VR showcase features cuttingedge demos of some of the most exciting projects being developed by natural history and science content producers for virtual reality technology.

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Speaker: Anthony Geffen, Atlantic Productions Factual storytelling for VR and 360 video has new technical and creative challenges and there are still many more questions than answers to how we fully exploit the technology. Join Atlantic Productions’ Anthony Geffen and panellists for expert insights into this fastevolving and exciting medium. Session Producer: Rebecca Bangay, Digital Media Producer

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SCREENING DOUBLE BILL: Pangolin | Life Is One + Q&A 17:00 – 18:15, Watershed Cinema 2 Life is One tells the story of three orphan sun bear cubs from Indonesia and their return to the wild, from the perspective of their foster parent who helped them grow to reach independence. Nominated for the Creative Innovation Award. Tawak Pictures

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nominated for the Short Award. Coral & Oak Studios, co-produced with the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director Patrick Rouxel.

SCREENING European Premiere: The Ivory Game + Q&A 18:00 – 20:10, Watershed Cinema 3 Africa’s elephants are at major risk and the worldwide demand for ivory is causing havoc in the African bush. Slowly, the world is awakening to the problem. But is it too late? Wildlife activists and investigators put their lives on the line to battle the illegal African ivory trade in this suspenseful on-the-ground documentary, executiveproduced by Leonardo DiCaprio. Nominated for the Theatrical Award. A NETFLIX documentary. Terra Mater Film Studios and Vulcan Productions in association with Malaika Pictures in association with Appian Way The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.

between technology inventors and new discoveries by scientists. Using sequences and stories from some of his most recent wildlife films, Dr Keith Scholey, Director of Silverback Films and Executive Producer, will take you behind the scenes to reveal just how wildlife stories are brought to the screen. The Richard Gregory Memorial Lecture is delivered in collaboration with the University of Bristol's Bristol Vision Institute.

SCREENING Moose: A Year in the Life of a Twig Eater + Q&A 18:50 – 20:15, Watershed Cinema 2 Watch in awe as a young calf grows up right before your eyes in a land of snow-capped mountains, grizzly bears and wolves. Nominated for the Editing Award. Twig Eaters Inc. in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, WNET Thirteen & BBC Bristol The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the director Susan Fleming.

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19:00 – 01:00, The Slug and Lettuce, Explore Lane, BS1 5TY Welcome to the Wildscreen Wateringhole Party, the Wildscreen social event to congregate and converse over drinks and food. We gather to celebrate the art of natural history content and its skilled creators. Your co-hosts RED Digital Cinema, Esprit Films and Gates Underwater invite you to enjoy the relaxed Harbourside atmosphere with fine music and scenic views.

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Staying Alive! The Risky Business of Health and Safety 9:00 – 11:00, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speaker: Phil Coates, Location Director/Cameraman Shooting in the wild is risky business. So how best do you manage the risks and look after yourself and your people? We’ll analyse case studies from a range of professional assignments and give advice for looking after your kit and yourself in hot, wet, wild and high locations.

Wild About VR 9:00 – 17:30, Waterside Watershed The Wild About VR showcase features cuttingedge demos of some of the most exciting projects being developed by natural history and science content producers for virtual reality technology.

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9:30 – 10:30, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: Jonathan Dimbleby Speakers: Lucinda Axelsson, BBC; Abbie Barnes, Song Thrush Productions; Steve Burns, CuriosityStream; Prof Joe Smith, The Open University How well has the natural history genre done its job over the past 60 years in portraying environmental issues? Join Jonathan Dimbleby and the BBC/Open University’s Earth in Vision project as they try to answer some big questions: does blue-chip work, is TV the best place to talk about

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Flight of the Swans

11:00 – 12:00, Watershed Cinema 2 Speakers: Sacha Dench (via live link-up), Amber Eames, Mark Simpson, WWT Slimbridge Join ‘swan woman’ Sacha Dench in the field on her groundbreaking paramotor

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WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER Hunt to popular factual shows like Six Puppies and Us. This is your chance to get to know the man behind the job title.

Tech Show 9:00 – 17:30, Waterside Watershed Take a walk over to Watershed and meet the world’s biggest and most innovative brands and services at Wildscreen’s Tech Show.

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flight following the migration of endangered Bewick’s swans. Supported by filmmakers shooting on RED professional cameras, she’s producing incredible content on the fly and grabbing the attention of the people who cross paths with the swans each year. Could this be the key to reversing the swans’ fortunes?

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Presents: 11:30 – 13:30, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speaker: Mark Robertson, BBC Academy Want to shoot a film on your phone? Find out how to get great looking pictures with minimal fuss, discover which pictures you need to tell a story, get the low-down on how to get crystal clear sound on a budget and find out

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Sell the Sizzle not the Steak 13:30 – 14:30, Arnolfini Auditorium Chair: Caroline Hawkins, Oxford Scientific Films Speakers: Doug Hope, BBC; Ashley Hoppin, National Geographic WILD; Grant Mansfield, Plimsoll Productions; Lucy Willis, Channel 5 How do you tempt someone into buying your content? You tickle their tastebuds with a sizzle reel! In this session programme makers share their top recipes for rustling up an

On the Couch: Tom McDonald 11:15 – 12:15, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: Hannah GannagéStewart, Broadcast Speaker: Tom McDonald, BBC As Head of Commissioning for BBC Natural History and Specialist Factual formats, Tom McDonald is the man responsible for bringing to our screens everything from bluechip documentaries like The

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The Script Doctor 13:30 – 14:30, Watershed Cinema 1

Speaker: Robert Thirkell, TV Troubleshooter Doctor! Doctor! We’ve got a script emergency. Symptoms include a broken narrative arc, weak character development and a fractured format. The recommended course of treatment is an appointment with the acclaimed Script Doctor, Robert Thirkell. Previous cures include: Jamie’s School Dinners, The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off and Don’t Tell the Bride.

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13:40 – 15:00 Watershed Cinema 2 Promising filmmaker, Tristan Thompson, has created a film that exemplifies how fascinatingly beautiful yet threatened the rainforest

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RED Digital Cinema In Focus

Sponsored by: 15:15 – 16:15, Watershed Cinema 1 Speaker: Asgeir Helgestad, Producer & Wildlife Photographer Join award-winning Asgeir Helgestad as he reveals how RED cameras help him to achieve his artistic vision. Featuring footage from his recent expeditions to document

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WEDNESDAY 12 OCTOBER All wildlife film and content makers want to liberate stories from nature, to share its wonder with everyone. The natural world inspires us and keeps us alive and now more of us than ever share the planet with it. The NHU has thrilled audiences on television and radio for 59 years and in that time society and the world has changed; so what does the NHU do next? SOCIAL

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climate change in the Arctic, Asgeir will explore how RED cameras perform in challenging conditions. Forget 4k, the 8k revolution is already here.

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WildLIVE! Understanding the Trend towards Real Time Wildlife Programming 15:15 – 16:15, Arnolfini Auditorium Chair: Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com Speakers: James Honeyborne, BBC; Dan Salerno, National Geographic Channels; Graham Wallington, WildEarth TV LIVE video is the hottest trend on Facebook and in social media today. So how are wildlife programme makers riding the LIVE wave? Join us to hear how.

imagination, inspiring artists and poets, evoking images both terrifying and deeply romantic. The message of this stunningly beautiful film is clear: save the moors, before it's too late. Nominated for the Music Award and Sound Award. nautilusfilm GmbH – Natural History Germany in coproduction with Bayerischer Rundfunk

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Sponsored by: 17:00 – 19:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Earth Touch invites Festival delegates to join them in raising a glass.

SCREENING David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef 17:40 – 18:40, Watershed Cinema 3 Nearly sixty years after his first visit to the Great Barrier Reef, David Attenborough returns to his ‘most magical place on earth’. However, the Reef is

SCREENING Magical Moors 15:30 – 17:25, Watershed Cinema 2 Eerie and menacing, yet hauntingly beautiful and highly evocative. The rugged moor landscape has long fuelled our

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now seriously under threat having lost almost half its coral since his first visit and David is determined to discover how it can be saved. Nominated for the Presenter Award, Science Award and Technical Innovation Award. Atlantic Productions

SCREENING Unbranded + Q&A 18:00 – 20:10, Watershed Cinema 2 Four young cowboys hatch an outrageous plot to adopt, train, and ride a string of wild mustangs 3,000 miles from Mexico to Canada through the wildest terrain of the American West. Nominated for the Theatrical Award. Fin & Fur Films LLC, Implement Productions & Cedar Creek Media LLC The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the producer Dennis Aig. SOCIAL

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20:00 – 23:00, Cinema De Lux, Cabot Circus, BS1 3BX Be the first to get an

unprecedented glimpse at warring animal clans battling for survival in a remote region of Botswana that is drying up after years of flood-soaked abundance. The daily clashes play out like Game of Thrones, but the royal families here are lions, leopards, hyenas and wild dogs. There will be a special guest introduction by Charles Dance, Narrator and Emmynominated actor on Game of Thrones and a unique chance to hear from the creators of this ground-breaking series. The screening will be followed by a reception. Moderator: Geoff Daniels, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Nat Geo WILD Panellists: Brad Bestelink, Natural History Film Unit Botswana; Harry Marshall, Icon Films; Ashley Hoppin, Nat Geo WILD; Janet Han Vissering, Nat Geo WILD Liz Bonnin

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Liz Bonnin’s Top Ten Big Blue Live Moments 19:20 – 20:20, Watershed Cinema 3 Host: Adam White, BBC Join Liz and BBC Big Blue Live’s Series Producer Adam White for a personal take on this BAFTA Award winning series, with Liz guiding us through her top ten favourite Big Blue Live moments.

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Presenting: The Whole Picture 9:00 – 11:00, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speakers: Gordon Buchanan, Filmmaker & Presenter; Ben Duncan, Producer/Director; Mark Flowers, BBC; Alice Keens-Soper, Oxford Scientific Films; Jo Sarsby, Jo Sarsby Management; Janet Han Vissering, Nat Geo WILD Presenters come in all shapes and sizes. But what makes for a good one? Get the lowdown from commissioners and camera crew, producers and directors, agents and the talent themselves about how to make it big as a presenter!

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From Hollywood to Natura History – How Do You Score Wildlife?

Remember – the majority of events have a limited number of seats and entrance is permitted on a first-come-first-served basis at the venue door. So what is the natural history filmmaking community doing to boost the representation of minorities both on and off camera and how do we make sure our talent development strategies connect with underrepresented groups?

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9:30 – 10:30, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: Deep Sehgal, Avatar Productions Speakers: Lynn Barlow, UWE Bristol; Satmohan Panesar, ITV; Sarah Peat, Tigress Productions Diverse TV means better TV so UK commissioners are making it their priority to reflect modern society in their programmes.

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British film composer, Steven Price, is best known for his Academy Award-winning soundtrack for the sci-fi epic Gravity. His other works include Fury, Attack the Block, The World’s End and this summer’s hottest movie, Suicide Squad. Yet he’s also managed to squeeze in time to score the 6-time Panda Award nominated series The Hunt. Steven reveals his creative process, tells us how a score can shape an audience’s understanding of

Wild About VR 9:00 – 16:00, Waterside Watershed The Wild About VR showcase features cuttingedge demos of some of the most exciting projects being developed by natural history and science content producers for virtual reality technology.

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Janet Han Vissering, SVP of Development and Production for Nat Geo WILD, is responsible for over 150 hours of programming each year that broadcasts in 166 countries, 330 million homes and 34 languages worldwide. Join us for an hour in her company, uncovering what really makes her tick in an attempt to get under the skin of both a persona, and a channel.

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great shots. It’s about gathering many shots that can be put together to tell a meaningful story - and managing that even when the animals won’t co-operate! John Aitchison talks about his extensive filming experience, giving you the low-down on what you need to know in order to build awardwinning sequences.

13:30 – 14:30, Anson Rooms, Bristol SU, Richmond Building, 105 Queens Road, BS8 1LN Join Sir David Attenborough as he shares, with broadcaster and passionate conservationist Chris Packham, his experience of the changing nature of conservation. From saving charismatic single species like gorillas, to protecting complete ecosystems and to new technologies which offer innovative ways of experiencing and protecting our world, the future is hopeful. This will be a hugely popular event with a limited capacity and only open to WEEK or THURSDAY delegates who have

RSVP’d in advance. With an introduction from Bristol Mayor, Marvin Rees. Sponsored by University of Bristol Students' Union.

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We're Gonna Need a Bigger Budget 14:45 – 16:45, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speakers: Tina Razdan & Amy Twomey, Tigress Productions If you're not able to get your head around where the money is and how to maximise resources, it’s like you're trying to run a race one-legged. Here,

Shoot to Thrill: a Cameraman’s Guide to Filming Great Sequences 11:30 – 13:30, Arnolfini Dark Studio Speaker: John Aitchison, Otter Films As a wildlife cameraperson your job is not just to capture

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SCREENING Tribes, Predators and Me: Anaconda People of the Amazon 15:10 – 16:30, Watershed Cinema 2 Gordon Buchanan joins a Waorani tribal family in Ecuador's Amazon jungle as they search for giant anacondas. The tribe know this remote rainforest and its spectacular wildlife better than anyone else. They teach Gordon their secrets for surviving here, using blow pipes and sharpened sticks to hunt monkeys and wild pigs. But his greatest challenge is to help them catch and release a massive anaconda, an animal of spiritual importance that could hold the key to their future. Nominated for the Presenter Award. BBC & BBC Worldwide

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Friends with Benefits – Building the Perfect CoProduction Partnership 15:15 – 16:15, Arnolfini Auditorium Chair: Wendy Darke, True To Nature Speakers: Mark Flowers, BBC;

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James Honeyborne, BBC; Britta Kiesewetter, NDR Naturfilm/ Doclights; Tomonori Take, NHK For the future filmmaker the smart money will be on partnerships. Co-productions bring much needed financial benefits plus extra eyeballs on your film but they also bring cultural, editorial and logistical challenges. Explore the pros and the pitfalls of working in partnership with industry leaders from across the globe.

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ARRI In Focus Sponsored by: 15:15 – 16:15, Watershed Cinema 1 Chair: Julian Mitchell, Definition Magazine Speaker: Tom Beard, Producer/Director; Ivo Nörenberg, Gulo Film Productions Do you want your hardfought wildlife film to look as cinematic as the drama series airing just before your scheduled transmission, or

even the Hollywood movie afterwards? Come learn how top wildlife professionals achieve such stunning visuals. The panel, chaired by the highly experienced editor of Definition magazine, Julian Mitchell, will help you find your own answers.

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Nitin Sawhney and The Sound of Nature 17:00 – 18:00, Arnolfini Auditorium Speaker: Nitin Sawhney Nitin Sawhney is a Musician, Composer and Producer with a diverse repertoire encompassing theatre, dance, film, video games and TV – as well as the odd award winning album! He’s written music for the BBC’s Human Planet and Wonders of the Monsoon. He’s composed an Animal Symphony for the City of Birmingham Orchestra for Sky Arts. And now he’s scoring Andy Serkis’s Jungle Book. Join Nitin to find out how he does it!

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Join us to celebrate and honour the very best talent in the wildlife film and TV industry. The Wildscreen Panda Awards have been at the heart of the Wildscreen Festival since it first came to the industry in 1982. They remain the highest accolade in the wildlife film and TV industry. To win is to have your work judged as one of the best examples in the natural world storytelling genre by the industry's most respected and accomplished leaders. A true career highlight.

The Awards will be cohosted by TV presenters Steve Backshall and Liz Bonnin, with a special opening address from Wildscreen patron and industry legend, Sir David Attenborough. We have received over 900 entries from around the globe, so competition is fierce for the 20 Awards up for grabs! The full list of Awards can be found on the Festival website

and all Panda-nominated films are highlighted throughout the Guide with the Panda laurel. There are also two very special awards – the Golden Panda Award and the Christopher Parsons Award for Outstanding Achievement – to be presented on the night. Be the first to see the winners and then celebrate with them afterwards at our glitzy Panda Awards Ceremony party.

13 October | 18:00 – 1:00 | Colston Hall, Colston Street, Bristol, BS1 5AR Tickets must be purchased separately and are available from colstonhall.org or pandaawards2016.eventbrite.co.uk. Tickets include drinks and entertainment on arrival – brought to you by BBC Earth – the ceremony show and exclusive access to the after-party, which includes cocktails, light bites and entertainment. Doors open 18.00 for a 19.30 start. Over 18s only

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John Bishop's Gorilla Adventure + Q&A 17:00 – 18:15, Watershed Cinema 2 The Gorilla Doctors, a group of vets who have dedicated their lives to saving the mountain gorillas left in the wild, do difficult, dangerous work, as John Bishop experiences. But it’s also deeply rewarding: gorilla numbers are increasing through the constant vigilance of the Gorilla Doctors and a concerted conservation effort. Nominated for the Popular Broadcast Award. Tigress Productions & LOLA Entertainment The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the producer Sarah Peat.

An Elephant's Tale: The Matriarch

baby elephant born into a rescue camp in the Botswana wilderness. When she’s orphaned after only one month with her mother, the men looking after her herd must suddenly become tireless surrogates just to keep her alive. Nominated for the Theatrical Award. Vulcan Productions in association with Off The Fence The screening will be preceded by the showing of An Elephant's Tale: The Matriarch. Nominated for the Campaign Award. Natalie Cash The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the producer Emre Izat.

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SCREENING DOUBLE BILL: An Elephant's Tale: The Matriarch | Naledi: A Baby Elephant's Tale + Q&A 18:00 – 19:55, Watershed Cinema 3 Hear the true story of a

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18:40 – 20:15, Watershed Cinema 2 The Yasuni Biosphere of Amazonian Ecuador is home to the Waorani, an indigenous tribe plagued by deception, exploitation and murder. It's a real-life Avatar story: once under siege by missionaries seeking to civilize them, the Waorani now battle industry operatives and their own government in a fight to survive. Nominated for the Emerging Talent Award. Pollywog Productions LLC The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers Ryan Killackey & Lydia Robertson.

Tech Show 9:00 – 16:00, Waterside Watershed Take a walk over to Watershed and meet the world’s biggest and most innovative brands and services at Wildscreen’s Tech Show.

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As a global nonproďŹ t, the National Geographic Society invests in innovative and passionate explorers, scientists, and storytellers like you who have a vision for a better planet. Join us and learn more at natgeo.org.

Photographer Joe Riis received a grant from the National Geographic Society to support his documentation of pronghorn migrations in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As a result of his work, the state of Wyoming built its ďŹ rst migratory overpasses for wildlife. WILDSCREEN FILM FESTIVAL 2016

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Double Bill: Migratory Connectivity Project: Songbirds Return | Honey Hunters

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Delegate Registration 8:30 – 19:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Delegate Den 8:30 – 16:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Your home away from home and the perfect place to set up a meeting or catch up on emails.

SCREENING DOUBLE BILL: Migratory Connectivity Project: Songbirds Return | Honey Hunters + Q&A 9:00 – 10:50, Watershed Cinema 2 Bees are dying on an unprecedented scale. Urban

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beekeeping and reintroducing the tradition of wild-bee keeping seems one of the ways of saving them. Maybe reaching for the past can help us save them? Nominated for the People and Nature Award. Arkana Studio co-produced with ARTE G.E.I.E.; Telewizja Polska S.A; Studio Produkcyjne ORKA sp. z o.o.; MX35 Wajda Szlenkier Litwin SP.J The screening will be preceded

by the short film Migratory Connectivity Project: Songbirds Return. Nominated for the Campaign Award. Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Pangolin Pictures & Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers Dorota Roszkowska, Krystian Matysek & Michał Białożej.

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DOUBLE BILL: Emanuele Biggi | Audun Rikardsen 9:30 – 10:30, Watershed Cinema 1 Emanuele Biggi: Big Stories about Little Creatures Driven by a love of discovery and a desire to communicate, Dr Biggi tells stories about the often extraordinary lifestyles of the small and weird, combining life behind a camera with life in front of one. Audun Rikardsen: Split-Level Focus A lifetime’s intimacy with Arctic marine life combined with a scientist’s curiosity has led to a

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FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER Nominated for the Cinematography Award, Editing Award, Music Award, Script Award, Series Award and Sound Award. Silverback Films, co-produced with the BBC, BBC Worldwide, BBC America, The Open University, CCTV9 & NDR Naturfilm

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split-level technique to reveal what’s happening under the surface in the context of a cold, dark world above.

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The Art of Book Creation 9:30 – 10:30, Watershed Cinema 3 Chair: Keith Wilson, Editor and Photographer The pros and cons of doing it yourself, why you might want to and ways to create a unique product. With success stories including Remembering Elephants and contributions from those who’ve done it their way, including Matt Maran with Hampstead Heath and Joseph Wright with The Floods.

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DOUBLE BILL: David Herasimtschuk | Ronan Donovan 11:15 – 12:15, Watershed Cinema 1 David Herasimtschuk: Immersive Revelations Fresh ways to tell river stories that reveal wonders under the surface and win support for precious freshwater places. Ronan Donovan: Wild Social Science Using stills to study chimpanzee canopy life led to spying on bears’ bathing routines and then wolf hunts in midwinter.

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The Business of Adaptation 11:15 – 12:15, Watershed Cinema 3 Speakers: Nick Cobbing & Tim Laman If photojournalism as we knew it is dead, can you afford to up your game? Can you be a video shooter as well as a photographer, a producer as well as an artist? A look at the new landscape. Plus a practitioner’s view of blending video and stills.

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The Skill of Conversion to Stills 12:20– 12:50, Watershed Waterside How to grade a grab into a great shot. A master-

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SCREENING The Hunt + Q&A 11:10 – 12:30, Watershed Cinema 2 The Hunt approaches predation as never before, taking an intimate look at the remarkable strategies employed by hunters to catch their prey and the hunted to escape. We travel the world in search of the top predators and discover rarely seen wildlife and animal behaviour.

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practitioner’s guide to creating publishable pictures from video with Stephen Johnson.

SCREENING The Islands and the Whales 13:00 – 14:45, Watershed Cinema 2 The Faroe Islanders have always relied on harvesting their seas but today they face a grave threat to this tradition. A local doctor makes a grim discovery that their beloved whales are toxic, contaminated by the outside world. They must make a choice between health and tradition. Nominated for the Impact Award. Intrepid Cinema

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home as a way to reach the most important audience. Why celebrating the wild in the city and bringing people into the picture can be doubly rewarding. Martin Dohrn: Making the Unseen Seen

Special starlight, heat-seeking and ultra-macro video cameras are recording what's never been possible before. When it comes to pulling frames from moving images, it's the revelation that matters, not the resolution.

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13:30 – 14:30, Watershed Cinema 3 Luke Massey: Doing it My Way How a young pro funds his own projects, why ideas count and how mixing video and stills works for him. Tony Wu: Ocean Survival Fascinated by the ocean and a desire to understand the more puzzling behaviour of marine creatures, from humpbacks to bumpheads, Tony has found a way to shoot what he wants through inspiring others to follow him.

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The Editor's Choice 15:15 – 16:15, Watershed Cinema 1 Speakers: Sheena Harvey, BBC Wildlife; Susan McElhinney, Ranger Rick; Kathy Moran, National Geographic Magazines may have different audiences and different sections, but all need stories. Find out what these editors search for.

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initiatives that use the power of storytelling. Do you fit the bill?

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DOUBLE BILL: Britta Jaschinski | Jasper Doest 17:00 – 18:00, Watershed Cinema 1 Britta Jaschinski: Criminal Exposure Artistic angles on a sordid trade. Still lives of disturbing relics – a photographer's take on evidence of wildlife

crime. Showing how shooting with a different vision can be shockingly effective and how strong reportage can help enforce change. Jasper Doest: A Moving Still Story ‘Now the Earth was Formless and Empty’: reflections on time in a truly wild place. Using simplicity – a few words, a few chords and a visual diary – to tell a story set on an uninhabited island of tranquillity.

DOUBLE BILL: Justin Gilligan | Kaitlin Yarnall 15:15 – 16:15, Watershed Cinema 3 Justin Gilligan: The creative challenges of a rapid-shoot assignment. Three stories in one – lessons learned, challenges met. Sponsored by:

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Story-bite Sales 17:00 – 17:40, Watershed Cinema 3 Sam Barcroft: Making your images work Innovative examples of marketing your work in a way you may never have thought of and with a reach you didn’t imagine. SOCIAL

Friday Fizz 17:00 – 19:00, Bordeaux Quay Restaurant Join Wildscreen for a drink or two before strolling up to St George's for our closing event of the Festival - Tim Laman's Rainforest Exposures – sponsored by National Geographic.

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of the Bajau ever captured and dazzling re-enactments of his underwater adventures. Nominated for the Cinematography Award, Editing Award, Music Award, People and Nature Award and Sound Award. James Reed for Underdog Films in association with Fantomline Pictures, James Morgan Films & Vistaar Productions

SCREENING DOUBLE BILL: In Between | Jago: A Life Underwater + Q&A 18:45 – 19:55, Watershed Cinema 1 This is the story of an 80 yearold hunter who hobbles around on land but who dives like a fish on a single breath. This yoda-like old man tells his story with the most beautiful images

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Tim Laman's Rainforest Exposures 19:15 – 21:15, St George's Bristol, Great George St, BS1 5RR A rare chance to hear from the world’s leading rainforest image maker – photojournalist, biologist and National Geographic contributor, Tim Laman. He has followed wild orangutans in the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra for more than 20 years and his passion for birds of paradise has led to a career in the canopy. His pictures are vital – showing the world just how special these fast disappearing creatures are and what’s happening to their forest home.

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SPEAKER LIST The 2016 Wildscreen Festival programmes features 120+ hours of content from more than 150 speakers from around the world, including filmmakers, photographers, producers, commissioners, editors, distributors, funders and many more. Wildscreen is immensely grateful for their time and effort in all coming together to share their expertise. Dennis Aig, Fin & Fur Films/ Montana State University

Gordon Buchanan, Wildlife filmmaker & presenter

Dr Mark Evans, Vet, Science Explorer and Presenter

John Aitchison, Otter Films

Steve Burns, CuriosityStream

Susan Fleming, Twig Eaters Inc.

Doug Allan, Cameraman

Colin Butfield, WWF-UK

Mark Flowers, BBC

Dave Allen, Passion Pictures

Jean Francois Camilleri, Disneynature

Will Foxall, Films at 59

Will Anderson, Keo Films David Attenborough Solange Attwood, Blue Ant Media Lucinda Axelsson, BBC Steve Backshall Rebecca Bangay, BBC Sam Barcroft, Barcroft Media Lynn Barlow, University of the West of England (UWE) Bristol Abbie Barnes, Song Thrush Productions

Vanessa Case, Blue Ant Media Natalie Cash, WCS

Franz Fuchs, ORF Jennifer Galvin, reelblue, LLC

Andie Clare, Icon Films

Hannah Gannagé-Stewart, Broadcast

Phil Coates, Images of Adventure

Anthony Geffen, Atlantic Productions

Nick Cobbing, Photographer & Filmmaker

Justin Gilligan, Photographer & Journalist

Lucy Cooke, Pink Tree Frog Productions

Mike Gunton, BBC

Mike Cooper, Aardman Animations Huw Cordey, Silverback Films

Adrienne Hall, Sound Off Films Peter Hamilton, DocumentaryTelevision.com

Rupert Barrington, BBC

Andy Corp, BBC

Janet Han Vissering, Nat Geo WILD

Allison Bean, Off The Fence

Wendy Darke, True to Nature

Sheena Harvey, BBC Wildlife

Tom Beard, Producer/Director

Sacha Dench, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Caroline Hawkins, Oxford Scientific Films

Jonathan Dimbleby

Julian Hector, BBC

Cristian Dimitrius, Cristian Dimitrius Productions

Asgeir Helgestad, Artic Light

Brad Bestelink, Natural History Film Unit Botswana Michał Białożej, Arkana Studio Emanuele Biggi, Photographer Clare Birks, Oxford Scientific Films

Jasper Doest, Photographer

David Herasimtschuk, Wildlife Photographer/Cinematographer

Martin Dohrn, Ammonite Films

Gill Hind, Enders Analysis

Dave Blackham, Esprit Film and Television

Chris Domaille, Films at 59

Richard Hinton, Films at 59

Ronan Donovan, Photographer & Filmmaker

Sam Hobson, Wildlife Photographer

Rob Drewett, Motion Impossible

Rob Hollingworth, DoP

Ben Duncan, Producer/Director

Martha Holmes, Plimsoll Productions

Emma Blackwell, Wildlife Film Productions Liz Bonnin Sas Bonser, BBC Ali Bradburn, Warehouse 51

Amber Eames, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Jeremy Bristow

Henrik Ekman, SVT

James Honeyborne, BBC Doug Hope, BBC

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Ashley Hoppin, Nat Geo WILD

Susan McElhinney, Ranger Rick

Jo Sarsby

Jonnie Hughes, Silverback Films

Emily Miller, BBC

Nitin Sawhney

Tom Hugh-Jones, BBC

Julian Mitchell, Bright Publishing

Gaynor Scattergood, BBC

Craig Hunter, BBC Emre Izat, Off The Fence Britta Jaschinski, Photographer Stephen Johnson, Copyrightimage Alex Jones, Wildlife Film Productions Charlotte Jones, BBC Earth Productions Fred Kaufman, WNET/Thirteen Productions

Kathy Moran, National Geographic Chris Morgan, Conservationist and Filmmaker Sophie Morgan, BBC John Murray, Crossing the Line Productions

Deep Sehgal, Avatar Productions Mark Sharman, Cameraman

Ivo Nörenberg, Gulo Film Productions

Priya Singh, ITV

Britta Kiesewetter, NDR Naturfilm / Doclights

George Panayiotou, Films at 59

Chris Packham

Ryan Killackey, Pollywog Productions

Satmohan Panesar, ITV

Andy King, BBC

Hugh Pearson, Silverback Films

Rachel Kinley, BBC

Sarah Peat, Tigress Productions

Richard Klein, IWC Media

Nigel Pope, Maramedia

Walter Koehler, Terra Mater Factual Studios

Steven Price

Brian Leith, Brian Leith Productions

Charlotte Scott, BBC

Mark Simpson, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Ted Oakes, BBC

Richard Lauw, Reeltracks

Katie Schuler, Coral and Oak Studios

Steve Nicholls, Hooded Crow Pictures

Alice Keens-Soper, Oxford Scientific Films

Tim Laman, Wildlife Photojournalist

Keith Scholey, Silverback Films

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Jack Randall, Filmmaker Tina Razdan, Tigress Productions James Reed, Underdog Films Audun Rikardsen, Photographer

Praveen Singh, Kosmik Global Media Professor Joe Smith, The Open University Andrew Solomon, ORF – Austrian Broadcasting Corporation Richard Starzak, Aardman Animations Tom Synnatzsche, NDR Naturfilm / Doclights Tomonori Take, NHK Cosmomedia Europe Robert Thirkell Tristan Thompson, Seedling Media

Grant Mansfield, Plimsoll Productions

Mark Robertson, BBC Lydia Robertson

Amy Twomey, Tigress Productions

Matthew Maran, Wildlife Photographer

Coraline Roch, France 5

Graham Wallington, WildEarth

Nick Rogacki

Adam White, BBC

Dorota Roszkowska

Lucy Willis, Channel 5

Patrick Rouxel, Tawak Pictures

Keith Wilson, Editor, Writer & Photographer

George Marshall, Climate Outreach Harry Marshall, Icon Films Laura Marshall, Icon Films Tim Martin, BBC Luke Massey, Wildlife Photographer & Cameraman Krystian Matysek Tom McDonald, BBC

Jörn Röver, NDR Naturfilm / Doclights David Royle, Smithsonian Channel

Joseph Wright, Photographer and Bookmaker

Alice Ryan, BBC Worldwide

Tony Wu, Underwater Photographer

Dan Salerno, National Geographic Channels

Kaitlin Yarnall, National Geographic Society

TECH SHOW Get hands on with the best in technology

Technology is key when it comes to making the best on screen wildlife content, so make sure you’ve got the Tech Show on your hit list during the Wildscreen Festival. Featuring the world’s biggest and most innovative brands, the tech show gives you a uniquely intimate opportunity to learn about cutting edge technology and see, touch and test the very latest kit.

Come visit these companies at Watershed – just through the café/bar – every day during the Festival.

ARRI is the world's leading manufacturer of motion picture equipment. The global ARRI Group covers equipment hire through ARRI Rental; studio lighting through the ARRI System Group; and post-production through ARRI Media. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has recognized ARRI with 18 Scientific and Engineering Awards. They'll be displaying their AMIRA, ALEXA Mini and SkyPanel products as well as lenses and accessories. camerabu@arri-ct.com +44 1895 457000 arri.com

Canon, a world-leading innovator and provider of imaging solutions for photographers and videographers, is delighted to be at Wildscreen demonstrating their ever growing range of EOS DSLR cameras and Cinema EOS video cameras. Canon's range of imaging products offer unparalleled creative options with amazing quality and exceptional performance. Be sure to visit the Canon stand to get hands on with the EOS1D X Mark II and the new EOS 5D Mark IV. Come and See. rob.cook@cuk.canon.co.uk +44 1737 220000 canon.co.uk

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TECH SHOW CVP Group have been on the front line of the business for more than 30 years, and use their unrivalled experience to really understand their customers’ needs, striving always to deliver a first class service – and the right solution, whether that’s a compact camera or a complete studio system, some training, a broadcast lens service – or even just some good advice. They'll demonstrate all the latest cameras and some accessories. Pay them a visit to learn how to kit up your cameras to be as efficient as possible on location. hannah@cvp.com +44 208 3807400 cvp.com

Esprit Film and Television offer specialist location equipment solutions and services from manufacturers including RED, ARRI, Sony and others. They also offer specialist camera systems for aerial, mountain and hostile climates including specialist optics such as macro scopes and other customized lenses for 2D, 3D stereoscopic, 360 and - very soon - 3D 360 camera systems. Go visit them at the Tech Show to find out what specialist camera and workflow solutions they can design to help you create unique and must-watch content. daveblackham@mac.com +44 1452 741240 espritfilm.co.uk

Films at 59 offer clients the best service and advice for content acquisition, workflow consultancy and post production, enabling them to achieve their creative ambitions. They continue to invest in the latest equipment and remain at the forefront of new technologies. They'll be running masterclasses in Foley and Sound for VR, showcasing the latest VR offerings: the Nokia OZO; GoPro Omni; and Phantom Flex 4K camera, discussing their UHD HDR post production pipeline, demonstrating HDR content on large displays, and unveiling an exciting new post production service. So pop by their stand to find out more. + 44117 906 4300 info@filmsat59.com filmsat59.com

Motion Impossible specialise in remote camera movement and stabilisation solutions, providing filming services utilising an extensive collection of specialised equipment and skilled operators. They'll showcase their latest and greatest tools for adding movement to film, including remote dolly and cable dolly systems, vehicle stabiliser, gimbals and stabilised heads. fiona@motion impossible.com +44 1454 227436 motion-impossible.com

Panasonic have been at the forefront of natural history production since the inception of the VariCam, which provided overcranking and undercranking within a digital camera for the first time and was a revolutionary feature for the way in which natural history was both captured and displayed to its audience. Panasonic are showcasing their range of high spec production cameras – the VariCam 35, the VariCam LT and the AG-DVX200. professionalcamera@ eu.panasonic.com business.panasonic.co.uk/ professional-camera/

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The Rebikoff-Niggeler Foundation operates the technically unique manned submersible LULA1000 in the sea area of the Azores/Atlantic. Their submersible is an ideal tool for in-situ observation and for filmmakers to document deep-sea animal life. Visit them to find out more about the technical possibilities for high-quality filming of deep-sea fauna deep down in the Atlantic Ocean. info@rebikoff.org +351 919858539 rebikoff.org

RED Digital Cinema is a leading manufacturer of professional digital cameras and accessories. In 2006, RED began a revolution with the RED ONE and continues to innovate with its newest line of digital stills and motion cameras including RED RAVEN, SCARLET-W and WEAPON. Built around a modular foundation that gives the flexibility of full customization for each shoot, these cameras combine superior image quality and massive dynamic range with compact design and cutting-edge performance. redeurope@red.com +44 1753 785454 arri.com

Sony is ever expanding and improving the professional broadcast and A/V products and solutions enabling you to realise your vision without compromises. They will be exhibiting a wide range of products, including the latest leading camcorders such as the PXW-FS7 and PXW-FS5 and Alpha mount series. Pop along to talk to their experts and find out how you can get the most out of your Sony equipment. camerabu@arri-ct.com +44 1895 457000 arri.com

VMI are attending Wildscreen for the first time this year. Established in 1979 in London and now in their 2nd year in Bristol, VMI specialise in supplying quality digital camcorder packages hire for Documentary, Natural History, Commercials, Drama, Promos and Corporate TV productions and support every HD and 4K camera format from DSLR to ARRI Alexa with everything in between. What stands them apart from other suppliers is their meticulous attention to detail, high level of presentation, generously accessorised packages and fanatical level of customer service. bristol@vmi.tv +44 117 9277473 vmi.tv

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WILD ABOUT VR Wild About VR is the ideal place to check out innovative content on the latest technology, made by leading producers. Wild About VR features cutting-edge demos of some of the most exciting projects being developed by natural history and science content producers for virtual reality technology.

Aardman Animations are the four times Oscar winning studio behind family favourites such as Wallace and Gromit, and Shaun the Sheep. They find themselves overly excited by new and interesting forms of storytelling. VR & 360 video are no exception. To date Aardman have created the 360 story Special Delivery for Google Spotlight, and We Wait, an animated VR doc for the BBC, which you’ll be able to experience for yourselves here. digital@aardman.com +44 117 9848485

the award winning museum experiences First Life and Great Barrier Reef Dive. Come and check out some of their latest VR experiences. jennieb@atlantic productions.co.uk +44 20 8735 9300

Deep VR is Africa's most experienced cinematic virtual reality production company. Its wildlife documentary division, Deep VR Wild, tells stories using VR to teleport nature lovers to real environments and situations. They’ll debut Exodus: The Great Migration: a virtual reality documentary about the East African mammal migration in a way never told nor filmed before. Be physically part of a herd making up part of the two million wildebeest that embark on a long and treacherous journey.