The Conversation
Women in wildlife filmmaking
Jan 29, 2024
Angela Prochilo, a Brazilian nature documentary maker, and Andrea Florence, an Emmy-award winning nature documentary maker, discuss their experiences in wildlife film-making. Topics include showcasing women in wildlife conservation, living on a boat in the Amazon rainforest, challenges of studying birds, staging in wildlife filmmaking, and inspiring conservation efforts.
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- Filming in remote locations like the Amazon and Indonesia is both glamorous and challenging, with limited communication and extreme weather conditions, but the opportunity to capture incredible wildlife moments makes it worthwhile.
- Highlighting women in wildlife conservation and research through documentaries can inspire a deeper connection to nature, raise awareness about environmental issues, and contribute to a more inclusive and impactful portrayal of nature.
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Experiences Filming in Remote Locations
Filmmakers Andrea and Angela discuss their experiences filming in remote locations like the Amazon and Indonesia. They highlight the glamorous aspects such as living on a riverboat and waking up to the sounds of dolphins, as well as the frustrating challenges like limited communication and extreme weather conditions. Despite the difficulties, the opportunity to witness and capture incredible wildlife moments makes it all worthwhile.
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