Wildscreen is a UK-based educational charity working globally "to
promote the public appreciation of biodiversity and the conservation of
nature and through the power of wildlife imagery":
For 25 years Wildscreen has been celebrating, applauding, gathering, protecting
and sharing images of wild species and wild places, to:
- promote excellence in the films from which many first learn about nature.
- inspire greater interest in Earth's living riches.
- illustrate the wonders of our natural world.
- educate about the threats facing our planet's biodiversity.
- encourage international enthusiasm for nature conservation.
From its headquarters in Bristol - the world's centre of wildlife filmmaking
and study - Wildscreen supports its aims by running two, internationally-acclaimed,
flagship initiatives:
The Wildscreen Festival -The world's
largest and most prestigious festival of wildlife & environmental
film.
ARKive - The world's centralised collection
of films and photographs of endangered species, made freely accessible
to all via its award-winning websites.
Wildscreen's other projects and initiatives include
WildPhotos and WildFilmHistory.
In addition, Wildscreen is a founding member of the Bristol
Natural History Consortium, set up in 2004 , to deliver public
and specialist events designed to inspire an appreciation of the natural
world and the need for its protection.
Our Patrons:
HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
"Books and lectures can do a lot to explain the facts of life on
this planet, but images and sounds are better at stirring the imagination.
I am quite sure that through its series of Festivals and ARKive, Wildscreen
has been responsible for making more people aware of the natural world
than any other conservation organisation."
Professor Edward O. Wilson, Harvard University
"Wildscreen has gained international recognition and support because,
first it is the premier supporter of wildlife and natural history films
in the world, and second because ARKive is our leading repository for
images of Earth's endangered species. This enterprise is fundamental to
research and education, and will grow more so with each passing year.
I'm proud and pleased to be a patron."
Dr Sylvia Earle
"Wildscreen and ARKive are all about knowing the natural world, creating
awareness about the connections between ourselves and all creatures, from
minute microbes to mighty giants. With knowing comes caring, and with
caring there is hope - we have a chance now, as never before - and perhaps
as never again - to provide security for wildlife on the land and in the
sea, and in so doing, security for ourselves."
Sir David Attenborough CH FRS
"Natural history films are more than just entertainment. They provide
a crucial insight into the world around, from which so many of us are
increasingly divorced. We cannot properly value what we do not know. I
truly believe that the films that Wildscreen cares for and promotes are
major elements in the battle to protect our imperilled natural world.
Wildscreen has become a crucial force in bringing about changes of attitude
that will have to happen if humanity is not to totally devastate the planet."
Harriet
Nimmo
Chief Executive
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