Film and TV
Nature Through a New Lens
Supported by our Edge of Nature Film Fund, we partnered with Wildscreen to bring you new directors, perspectives, and stories straight from the natural world.
Unprecedented conservation storytelling, take 1, scene 1... and ACTION.
Watch the full films:
Our 2024 films buck the convention of what nature storytelling is. Think drag queens, drama, long-distance romances, comedy and more – if you didn’t connect with wildlife stories before, see if any of these change your mind.
This could be one of the most unusual friendships you’ve ever seen. Filmmaker Will makes a special connection with… a baby Temminck’s pangolin, raising and releasing it successfully for the first time in history. But when Will returns to see his scaly BFF, something disastrous happens. Can a lesson be learned from the tragedy?
Have you ever compared your partner to a worm? Or thought of your long-distance relationship like a proboscis monkey making a life-or-death leap? Join Nick and Yuna as they explore the difficulties of loving across borders and the parallels of conserving species on the brink of extinction.
Only the natural world could inspire a performance like this. Rodel Hilado, a senior tourism officer by day, transforms into a dazzling drag queen, Madame Margaux, by night. Drawing inspiration from the Tboli leaf warbler they helped discover, Rodel uses Margaux's performances to promote the preservation of their indigenous land.
If you could choose an animal pen pal, what would it be? The children of the Mayan jungle have chosen their champion: the Baird’s tapir. But what does it represent? Director Tania Alvarez uncovers the mystical connection between humans and nature through the writings of some very happy school kids. Warning: may have glorious after-effects.
Meet the makers
Tricks of their trades
Meet the filmmakers working outside the natural history box. These directors are the ones to watch, each with their own fresh take on nature stories – so what's their secret?
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Tania Ãlvarez Guerrero – Tapir tamer
Who would’ve thought this childhood interaction could’ve laid the foundations for Tania’s mystical nature film?
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Nikki Tan, Bambby Cheuk & Evangelista Wan – Warbler wizards
Undiscovered species, indigenous communities, and three directors who’ve learnt a serious amount about capturing wildlife scenes – essential reading if you’re a budding filmmaker.
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Myles Storey – Sticky frog stan
Which meme inspired Myles's heartwarming story of a long-distance relationship and the natural underdogs in desperate need of our help?
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Will Clothier - Pangolin BFF
Right pangolin, right time – here’s the unlikely story of how Will struck up an unlikely mammalian friendship.
Meet the stars:
Before all the independent movie deals come knocking, we thought we'd get you some time with the talent. Their wildest hopes, fears, dreams, and the crazy truth behind their lives – not forgetting why we can’t afford to lose them.
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Sticky Frog
It's sticky, warty, hoppy, and glorious. The sound of this frog might surprise you; read on to see what it is. Although, don't get too close, or things could get a little unpleasant.
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Tapir
Ever been confused for someone else? Ultimate identity crisis here. But which animals do people mistake the glorious Tapir for? See if you can guess before you find out.
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Temmnick's Pangolin
Roll up, roll up, Pangolin's are very shy creatures, but they let us into their lives to give you all the juicy goss. One thing that might surprise you is how they create their own special teeth.
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T'boli Warbler [Coming soon]
Drag has given the world of science a brand new bird. But what makes it tick? Considering this species has only just been discovered, there's plenty to catch up on.
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Proboscis Monkey
What would you do with a snout like that? These furry friends have a distinct use which makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Jump into their world.
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Hornbill
Imagine building a house with a door made of poo. How long could you survive in there? Would you ever want to leave? Hornbills have a very interesting way of rearing their children.
