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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Showcasing Female Wildlife Conservationists
Andrea and Angela emphasize the importance of showcasing women in wildlife conservation and research. Angela shares her documentary about female scientists following in the footsteps of an early 20th-century explorer. They discuss the significance of highlighting women in the field and how it can inspire a deeper connection to nature and raise awareness about environmental issues.
Changing Landscape for Women in Wildlife Filmmaking
The filmmakers address the changing landscape for women in wildlife filmmaking. Andrea highlights the increasing number of women-led production companies and the opportunities available for women in the industry. Angela shares her personal experiences of facing gender bias and the importance of breaking stereotypes. They both believe that diverse perspectives enrich storytelling and contribute to a more inclusive and impactful portrayal of nature.
Datshiane Navanayagam meets two award-winning nature documentary makers.
Always struggling to choose between science and art, Brazilian Angela Prochilo found her way into nature documentary making after completing a zoology degree at university. Her most recent projects showcase the endeavours of women in wildlife conservation and research.
Andrea Florence is an Emmy-award winning nature documentary maker from England. She studied natural sciences and lived for three years on a boat in the Amazon rainforest. She also produced the pioneering series Animals in the womb.
Produced by Emily Naylor and Alice Gioia
(Image: (L) Andrea Florence, credit Dave Dickie. (R) Angela Prochilo, courtesy of Angela Prochilo.)
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