Welcome to Wildscreen Festival 2026! Join us live from Kingsmead at the Apex Hotel, Bath, for a morning exploring the craft and business of natural history storytelling.
Today's sessions (UK time):
09:00–10:00 | Editing for Modern Audiences
From short-form vertical video to feature documentaries, explore how editing techniques are evolving to engage audiences across platforms without sacrificing great storytelling.
- Moderator: Jo Harvey
- Speakers: Libby Penman and Angela Maddick
10:30–11:30 | Exploring Award-Winning Cinematography with RED Digital Cinema
Go behind the lens with award-winning natural history filmmakers as they share memorable footage, creative techniques and the stories behind their shots.
- Moderator: Tom Stephens
- Speakers: Tom Walker, Romilly Spears, Sara Montoya Sepulveda, Jake Parish and Benjamin Sadd
12:00–13:00 | The Audience, the Brand, the Agent & the Flywheel
How can wildlife storytellers build successful creative brands beyond a single film or series? Explore opportunities across books, podcasts, live events, partnerships and new income streams.
- Speakers: Mons Hayes, Aiman Ahmed and Miranda Chadwick
Join the conversation!
Use the livestream chat to share your thoughts and connect with fellow Festival viewers. Our remote Wildscreen volunteers will be moderating the discussion, sharing updates and helping you follow the programme.
Please be respectful of other participants and help us make this a welcoming space for everyone.
Enjoy the Festival!
Welcome to Wildscreen Festival 2026! Join us live from Kingsmead at the Apex Hotel, Bath, for a morning exploring the craft and business of natural history storytelling.
Today's sessions (UK time):
09:00–10:00 | Editing for Modern Audiences
From short-form vertical video to feature documentaries, explore how editing techniques are evolving to engage audiences across platforms without sacrificing great storytelling.
- Moderator: Jo Harvey
- Speakers: Libby Penman and Angela Maddick
10:30–11:30 | Exploring Award-Winning Cinematography with RED Digital Cinema
Go behind the lens with award-winning natural history filmmakers as they share memorable footage, creative techniques and the stories behind their shots.
- Moderator: Tom Stephens
- Speakers: Tom Walker, Romilly Spears, Sara Montoya Sepulveda, Jake Parish and Benjamin Sadd
12:00–13:00 | The Audience, the Brand, the Agent & the Flywheel
How can wildlife storytellers build successful creative brands beyond a single film or series? Explore opportunities across books, podcasts, live events, partnerships and new income streams.
- Speakers: Mons Hayes, Aiman Ahmed and Miranda Chadwick
Join the conversation!
Use the livestream chat to share your thoughts and connect with fellow Festival viewers. Our remote Wildscreen volunteers will be moderating the discussion, sharing updates and helping you follow the programme.
Please be respectful of other participants and help us make this a welcoming space for everyone.
Enjoy the Festival!