Welcome back to Wildscreen Festival 2026! Join us live from Kingsmead for an afternoon of independent filmmaking, environmental journalism and behind-the-scenes insights from wildlife productions.
Today's sessions (UK time):
14:00–15:00 | Wildly Independent: The Indie Filmmaker's Guide to Authorship, Ownership and Impact
As traditional commissioning routes change, independent wildlife filmmakers are finding new ways to fund, create and distribute their work. Explore the opportunities and challenges of filmmaking outside the traditional system.
15:30–16:30 | Following the Evidence: Environmental Journalism
Join investigative journalists and filmmakers to explore how evidence, field investigations and human testimony can uncover environmental harm and injustice, and turn complex findings into compelling stories.
- Moderator: Alexandra Popescu
- Speakers: Kyle Thomas, Sofija Korf and Elisângela Mendonça
17:00–18:00 | Sips 'n Tips: BTS on Location – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
From difficult shoots to unexpected mishaps, hear practical advice, medical insights and entertaining stories from experts who know what it takes to work in challenging environments.
- Moderator: Erin Ranney
- Speakers: Waldo Etherington, Lizzie Daly and Charlotte Harper
Join the conversation!
Have thoughts about the sessions? Share them in our livestream chat! Our remote Wildscreen volunteers will be moderating throughout the afternoon, helping viewers follow the programme and providing useful updates.
Please keep the conversation friendly, constructive and respectful.
Enjoy the Festival!
Welcome back to Wildscreen Festival 2026! Join us live from Kingsmead for an afternoon of independent filmmaking, environmental journalism and behind-the-scenes insights from wildlife productions.
Today's sessions (UK time):
14:00–15:00 | Wildly Independent: The Indie Filmmaker's Guide to Authorship, Ownership and Impact
As traditional commissioning routes change, independent wildlife filmmakers are finding new ways to fund, create and distribute their work. Explore the opportunities and challenges of filmmaking outside the traditional system.
15:30–16:30 | Following the Evidence: Environmental Journalism
Join investigative journalists and filmmakers to explore how evidence, field investigations and human testimony can uncover environmental harm and injustice, and turn complex findings into compelling stories.
- Moderator: Alexandra Popescu
- Speakers: Kyle Thomas, Sofija Korf and Elisângela Mendonça
17:00–18:00 | Sips 'n Tips: BTS on Location – The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
From difficult shoots to unexpected mishaps, hear practical advice, medical insights and entertaining stories from experts who know what it takes to work in challenging environments.
- Moderator: Erin Ranney
- Speakers: Waldo Etherington, Lizzie Daly and Charlotte Harper
Join the conversation!
Have thoughts about the sessions? Share them in our livestream chat! Our remote Wildscreen volunteers will be moderating throughout the afternoon, helping viewers follow the programme and providing useful updates.
Please keep the conversation friendly, constructive and respectful.
Enjoy the Festival!