UPCOMING EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 28TH- OCTOBER 3RD 2020
JACKSON WILD VIRTUAL SUMMIT
DIGITAL
WILD WOMEN: OCEAN CONSERVATION
The title says it all. These fearless five women are looking to change the way we see our ocean. Through different mediums of science and visual storytelling, each looks to the ocean as a new vector for exploration. Join them as they each tell their stories of what it’s like working and filming under the sea.
In the midst of global social isolation, the catalyzing conversations that the Jackson Wild Summit is known for are more important than ever, making this year’s Virtual Summit one not to miss.
'MY 25: The Ocean Between Us' - Film Screening
The Wildlife Conservation Film Festival is a must-attend event for thought-leaders in biodiversity, film and major conservation organizations.
WCFF brings together activists, experts filmmakers, non-governmental enthusiasts, representatives of the public and private sector, youth, scholars as well as wide audiences from all walks of life. We honor the projects and causes that individuals sometimes risk their lives to pursue. Attracting a diverse international audience, we provide a unique setting to interact directly with conservation experts and filmmakers, often via one-on-one conversation.
19th-23rd OCT 2020
WILDSCREEN VIRTUAL EDITION
BRISTOL, UK
'MY 25: The Ocean Between Us' - Film Screening
The 2020 Official Selection honours 35 productions, including 17 feature length and 18 short films, that are as diverse in style and subject as the natural world. The entries hail from 14 countries across 5 continents, each bringing a new perspective to the natural world and humanity’s relationship with it.
The myriad of complex relationships that exist between humans and nature features heavily amongst the selections which Wildscreen hopes will make a powerful contribution to the discussion on inclusion and diversity within the wildlife and conservation sector globally.
We received hundreds of submissions and worked with a team of pre-selectors and programmers to curate a screening programme that features original and creative stories about the natural world. The natural world is beautifully diverse and this strength will be reflected through the voices heard, tools used and stories shared within the Wildscreen Official Selection.
MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY AGM & ANNUAL CONFERENCE
19th November 2020
DIGITAL
WILDLIFE FILMMAKING TALK WITH INKA CRESSWELL AND LIZZIE DALY
Join us on Thursday 19 November from 5pm for our online AGM and annual conference
We’ll be coming together in search of some ocean optimism and to let our supporters know what we’ve been doing during these unprecedented times to recover, protect and continue to celebrate our seas.
PAST EVENTS
3rd SEPTEMBER 7pm BST 2020
IGTV LIVE @LOVETHEOCEANS
Ever since Inka first opened her eyes beneath the surface of our oceans she has been captivated by the incredible abundance of life and diversity of colours. Not only have the oceans always been her greatest source of inspiration but they have unlocked a lifetime of adventure. she now works to conserve these ecosystems to the best of her ability and act as a science communicator using her camera to unlock and share the mysteries of our oceans.
*Inka Cresswell, wildlife filmmaker, marine biologist and science communicator is this week's Live Q&A Guest! Leave your questions for her on the @lovetheoceans post, and tune in live at 7pm BST Thursday 3rd September!*
@inkacresswell will be joining our Founder Francesca Trotman in this week’s Thursday Live Q&A Sessions, talking about wildlife filmmaking, marine conservation and diving. Comment on the @lovetheoceans post with your questions for Inka or Francesca or tune in live on Thursday and submit them then!
WANDER WOMEN GLOBAL: A VIRTUAL OCEAN INSPIRED RETREAT
14th-20th AUGUST 2020
DIGITAL
Join Wander Women Retreats founder Alexandra Baackes and a crew of incredible women from around the globe for a week of virtual travel inspiration, dive education, yoga flows, online workshops, new friends, and more. Soak up and make the most of summer vibes from wherever you are!
BRIGHTON ROCKS
International Film Festival
10th-18th AUGUST 2020
BRIGHTON, UK
'MY 25: The Ocean Between Us' - Film Screening
Brighton Rocks is home to films that fit with the City of Brighton’s out-there creative universe. Brighton is a mecca for artists from all walks of life. It is also a state of mind, an attitude, a spirit – one that dares to be itself.
25th JULY - 1st AUGUST 2020
DIGITAL / WOODS HOLE- MASSACHUSETTS, USA
'MY 25: The Ocean Between Us' - Film Screening
The Woods Hole Film Festival is an eight day showcase of independent film featuring daily screenings, workshops, panel discussions, special events, master classes, parties, awards ceremony and more. Check back often to see the exciting events and people that will be a part of the 29th Woods Hole Film Festival!
9:00AM (EDT) 29th JULY 2020
DIGITAL / WOODS HOLE- MASSACHUSETTS, USA
LIVE FILMMAKERS Q & A
12pm EDT - 14th JULY 2020
INSTAGRAM LIVE
DIGITAL
WILD WOMEN: OCEAN TALES
Breaking into the filmmaking industry is hard, let alone breaking into the underwater filmmaking world as a woman. Join two wild women who did exactly that: Gaelin Rosenwaks, Founder of Global Ocean Exploration Inc., and Inka Cresswell, Wildlife Filmmaker and Underwater Camera Operator. They will discuss stories from the sea, their experience in the industry, and of course, sperm whales!
DIVERSITY IN MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION
A Panel discussion on Diversity in marine science.
We are being joined by an array of panelists who will be sharing their experiences with us:
1) Zaharatu Babika - hydrologist at the University of Bath researching catchment pollution in Nigeria.
2) nka Cresswell Marine biologist & wildlife filmmaker. Having taken marine biology at San Diego State University, Inka went on to study wildlife filmmaking at the University of the West of England. As well as directing her own films, she has worked on projects across the world including and her work as a camera operator has been screened on the BBC.
3) Sophia Bolton - Geographer specializing in climate change & deep-sea sediments. As a cetacean lover, she has worked with Incredible Oceans
@WorldCetacean & @AsocEDMAKTUB . As @RHSUSocsice President, she has led on climate justice, lobbying both on-campus & nationally.
3rd MARCH 2020
United Nations Headquarters - NEW YORK CITY, USA
Jackson Wild, the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are excited to announce the finalists of the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase: Biodiversity.
The judges – professional filmmakers, scientists and stakeholders from around the world – chose the finalists from over 300 entries.
Winners will be announced at UN Headquarters in New York at a high-level event on Tuesday, March 3 to observe World Wildlife Day, and then both the finalists and winners will be showcased at screenings around the world.
21st-22nd FEBRUARY 2020
COVENTRY, UK
CELEBRATING WOMEN IN DIVING
We are taking the main stage right after Go Diving's main speaker Steve Backshall of the BBC, to "celebrate women in diving".
This panel discussion, hosted by GTS founder Sarah Richard will introduce you to 3 inspiration Girls that Scuba on each day. Sarah will be interviewing them on their journeys in scuba diving so far; the highs, the lows, their dreams and aspirations as a diver.
24th JANUARY 2020
Düsseldorf, GERMANY
STARTING IN CONSERVATION FILMMAKING
What does it take to become a conservation filmmaker? Inka Cresswell has asked herself that questions at a very young age and will share the story about her successful journey with us. Let’s ask her some questions!
5th JULY 2019
Kids Sea Camp - PALAU
PHOTOGRAPHY: How to use your camera for Science Communication
SHARK AWARENESS DAY
7PM - 10PM JULY 14th 2018
Blue Marlin Dive Centre - GILI TRAWANGAN, INDONESIA
SHARK AWARENESS DAY SHARK CONSERVATONTALK TALK WITH INKA CRESSWELL / GREAT WHITE SHARK FILM SCREENING
Join us Saturday, June 14th for Shark Awareness Day!
We will be celebrating the amazing world of elasmobranchs with Marine Biologist and Shark conservationist Inka Cresswell.
We kick off the night with Shark trivia quiz so brush up on your knowledge as we explore the underwater world and est your knowledge on one of our favourite ocean inhabitants. Big prizes are available for the team that knows their whale sharks from your dwarf goblin sharks and everything in between?!
The quiz will be followed by resident Marine biologist Inka Cresswell who will take us on a journey around the world's oceans sharing her experiences on shark tagging research expeditions and filming some of our most formidable shark species! If you have ever wondered what it's like to come face to face with a Great White shark or photograph an ocean giant there will be plenty of time for Questions.
We will wrap up the night of FIN- Tastic fun with a special screening of Great White Shark exploring our relationship with these apex predators and learning about the individuals that free dive beside these formidable sharks!