Short Docs - kestrel

Short Docs + Q&A

part of Wildscreen 2014

Film

Please note: This was screened in Oct 2014

Six brilliant short campaign documentaries featuring eco warrior bees protesting the use of pesticides in agriculture, a Siberian tiger newly released back into the wild, the ultimate experiment between man and bird, a marine litter awareness campaign which includes footage of plankton ingesting microplastics, a look at how Kew Gardens and their research are key to securing the fate of our morning cup of coffee and finally the campaign to reduce the demand for rhino horn in order to protect wild rhino populations. A fascinating collection that will leave you with plenty to ponder on.

Greenbees

The Greenbees are mobilising to protest against pesticides sold by agro chemical companies, which endanger not only their livelihood but also food production for the humans.

How to Catch a Tiger

With time running out, two filmmakers scramble to learn how to use an ultra-high-speed camera and get to Far East Russia in time to catch a rare Siberian tiger the moment it's released back to the wild.

Peregrine Falcon Hunts Downhill Rider

Earth Unplugged is a BBC YouTube channel that has pushed the boundaries of natural history and science film-making, striving to deliver engaging, sharable and continually creative content for a global digital audience. Utilising a variety of tech to capture a vast array of animal behaviour, the production team have innovatively turned traditional wildlife film-making on its head and re-structured it for the YouTube generation. Creating short form films that deliver not only stunning visuals that any blue chip production would be proud of; but also in-depth biological and scientific information that engages viewers directly with the channel.

Ren Kyst - got a spare afternoon?

This short campaign film was made to support a marine litter campaign in the Norwegian Arctic, its aim was to raise awareness of the issue in the local area and encourage people to volunteer and clean beaches. Including the first ever footage of plankton ingesting microplastics, the film has an international appeal as well as local impact. Supported by Bristol and London production companies, equipment and talent were donated for free and the costs of logistics were covered by the local government of Tromso, Norway.

The Forgotten Home of Coffee

A story of ground breaking research by Kew over one of the world's most economically valuable crops, we reveal the surprisingly fragile foundations that lie beneath the multi-billion pound industry, showing just how important Kew's scientific research is to securing the fate of our cup of coffee. A continuation of the 'Beyond the Gardens' commissioned by Kew Gardens, which aims to reveal and celebrate the groundbreaking scientific research that goes on behind the scenes at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Tools of the Trade

This public service announcement is part of WildAid's broader campaign to reduce the demand for rhino horn in order to protect wild rhino populations. "Tools of the Trade" features China's biggest actor, Jackie Chan, speaking out against the consumption of rhino horn. He shows consumers what they are paying for when they buy rhino horn: the guns, bullets, arrows, chainsaws, and axes used to kill and cut off the horn of a rhino, a beautiful and iconic animal. "Tools of the Trade" was produced in English and Mandarin and dubbed in Vietnamese.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Maarten van Rouveroy (Greenbees), Brant Backlund and Mike Booth (How to Catch a Tiger) and Charlotte Jones (Peregrine Falcon Hunts Downhill Rider).

Tickets: £3.50 full / £2.50 concessions. Special ticket offer: see ten films for £15.00 full / £10.00 concessions - book this special offer online here.


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