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Wildscreen takes west’s finest wildlife filmmakers to India

Bristol-based charity Wildscreen has this week taken a series of award-winning films on climate change to inspire audiences in India and Sri Lanka. The films will be accompanied by a team of wildlife filmmakers and industry experts, including the BBC’s Jeremy Bristow (producer/ director) Harriet Nimmo (Wildscreen), Harry and Laura Marshall (Icon Films) and Paul Donovan (Films@59).

Wildscreen returns to India after a successful event organised with the British Council back in 2007. This year’s programme will visit Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Guwahati as well as Colombo in Sri Lanka. Activity in each city will comprise of masterclasses such as Trends in Wildlife & Environmental Filmmaking, Editing in the Digital Age and The Art of Storytelling. Award winning films from the Wildscreen Festival covering climate change and wildlife will also be screened.

Sir David Attenborough, Wildscreen’s Patron said, “One of the most urgent and critical challenges facing humanity at the moment and in the coming century, is that of climate change, which could bring catastrophe unless we do something about it. That’s why knowledge about the natural world and understanding about the natural world has never been more important. Not just in one country but in all countries, so it’s marvellous news that Wildscreen is going to India. I wish the Festival every success, because the world needs it to be a success.”

Harriet Nimmo, Wildscreen’s Chief Executive said, “We are delighted to be returning to India to further develop our relationship with Indian audiences and filmmakers, whilst exploring new markets in Sri Lanka. These countries are key destinations because they are developing fast, with eco-systems which are under threat from rapid economic development and climate change. The films being screened as part of this year’s Festival have an environmental focus, including engaging stories about climate change - and aim to inspire and enthuse those interested in preserving and protecting India’s precious biodiversity.”

The Festival is being organised through the Wildscreen Outreach programme and is supported by the British Council under its Low Carbon Futures project which focuses on mitigating the effects of climate change in an urban environment.

Wildscreen takes west’s finest wildlife filmmakers to India

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