Never has the time been more critical for filmmaking to help make a difference in the natural world. In today’s world, every conservation practitioner should have access to the most powerful tools to help combat the enormous threats posed by species extinction, global warming and environmental destruction. Film is one of these tools; it can tell powerful stories that change how viewers think, feel, and act. This workshop is a complete ‘How to guide on creating impactful films for conservation”.
Mitra Wildlife Conservation Filmmaking Workshop, created by Prakash Matada, collaborates with The Tamara Coorg and Sony.
The Tamara Coorg, a 185-acre eco-resort, covers all expenses associated with lodging, food, instructional facilities, and field guides.
Sony Cameras will provide camera gear throughout the workshop.
Conserving wildlife and the environment is at the heart of our mission and collaboration.
The four-day workshop at Tamara Coorg is specifically designed to provide a deeper understanding of the power of storytelling and the strengths of video to communicate about science, nature and conservation with diverse audiences across the world’s evolving media platforms.
This workshop will cover everything from what equipment you need to how to plan, shoot and edit a film and showcase it to an audience that matters. Throughout the workshop, the material will be covered specifically from the angle of catering to people working in the wildlife and environmental conservation field.
Finally, you will create a video story with the support of Sony Gears and filmmaker Prakash Matada. We will premier the films on the last day at Tamara Coorg, and the partners will also use the final products to promote the work.
Prakash Matada is an award-winning independent filmmaker and a national geographic explorer. He has turned his childhood obsession with wildlife into a professional pursuit. Splitting his time between creating wildlife conservation films for non-profit organisations and doing camerawork for broadcasters, he strives to craft stories that tug at the heartstrings of people from all walks of life and evoke a genuine love in them for the natural world. He creates conservation films to advance wildlife and conservation objectives. He works with NGOs, organisations and conservation practitioners across the globe to produce films to preserve species and landscapes and benefit the people that depend on them—everything from raising funds for projects, engaging stakeholders, lobbying for change and producing public campaigns. Know more about his work and credits at www.prakashmatada.com
The Tamara Coorg, an eco-retreat resort nestled deep within India’s western ghats, has a plethora of flora and fauna. The Western Ghats mountain chain is one of the 36 global biodiversity hotspots supporting significant biodiversity and endemicity, particularly among plants, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The Tamara Coorg provides abundant opportunities to create stories about wildlife, habitat and environmental sustainabilities. Learn More about The Tamara Coorg at www.thetamara.com/coorg-resort/
Thursday Mar 9 – Arrival
Kickstart Classroom Sessions, Introduction to Tamara Coorg , Sony Gear Presentation
Friday Mar 10 – Field and Classroom Session, Celebrating World Wildlife Day
Saturday Mar 11 – Editing Session, Premiere Short films at evening
Saturday Mar 12 – Field Session and then Departure.
Note: Detailed Scheduled will be shared to the selected participants.
Application deadline: Feb 15, 2023
Applicants Notified: Feb 20, 2023
Mitra – Wildlife Filmmaking Workshop: March 09-12, 2023
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