The Wildscreen Festival, returning from October 14-18, 2024, is a global gathering that unites filmmakers, storytellers, and conservationists to champion the protection of our planet through impactful storytelling. RED is proud to participate, celebrating our commitment to supporting those who capture the beauty and significance of the natural world.

Wildscreen Festival’s vision of making nature’s stories inclusive, accessible, and impactful aligns with RED’s mission to empower filmmakers with cutting-edge technology, enabling them to capture the natural world in vivid detail and inspire change. RED supports Wildscreen's mission to connect people with nature and democratize storytelling by providing the tools to create breathtaking visuals and compelling narratives.

RED is proud to sponsor and participate in two panel discussions:

Cinematography of Queens - Bristol Megascreen – Monday October 14^th, 9:00-10:00

Hosted by: Naida Albright

Speakers: Justine Evans, Erica Rugabandana, Wickliffe Odera & Erin Ranney

Members of the award-winning cinematography team from Queens will share insights into the planning and process behind capturing some of 2024's most captivating images. This series is known for its emotional connection with animals and their environments, and the team will discuss how they achieved this unique perspective through their cinematography.

Anatomy of Life on Our Planet- Bristol Megascreen – Tuesday October 15^th, 12:00-13:00

Hosted by: Naida Albright

Speakers: Dan Tapster, Sophie Lanfear, Barny Revill, Jonathan Privett

Netflix's Life on Our Planet, described by The New Yorker as "the most ambitious nature documentary ever made," blends epic modern wildlife scenes with world-class VFX of ancient creatures to tell the greatest story—the story of life. Silverback’s Dan Tapster, Sophie Lanfear, and Barny Revill, along with Jonathan Privett from Industrial Light & Magic, will reveal the anatomy of this groundbreaking production and share insights into the six years of work that brought it to life.

REDUCATION: Empowering Filmmakers of the Future

Wildmotion Docs/RED will host a special REDUCATION session at Wildscreen, providing hands-on training for aspiring filmmakers led by industry experts. Taking place just before the festival, this one-day session in Bristol is tailored for natural history filmmakers. Participants will join a creative community, receive a certificate of completion, and work with industry-leading brands like Atlas, Cooke, and Litegear.

The program will combine classroom learning with hands-on experience using RED V-RAPTOR, KOMODO, and KOMODO-X cameras, covering exposure dynamics, focus tools, image composition, menu settings, and compression techniques. Participants will also receive a comprehensive overview of file management and post-production workflows using Resolve, Premiere, and REDCINE-X. Taught by wildlife photographers and cinematographers Ivan Agerton, Erin Ranney, Robin Darius Conz, Elise Gibbins, and Lia Nydes, this session will equip attendees with essential skills for capturing nature's beauty.

For REDUCATION tickets, please sign up at eventbrite.com

If you have questions, please email Brian Henderson brian@wildmotion.online

Panda Awards: Shot on RED Nominations

Wildscreen is renowned for its prestigious Panda Awards, which celebrate the best in natural-world filmmaking. This year, several films shot on RED cameras have been nominated, showcasing the unparalleled visual fidelity and storytelling power that RED technology offers. RED wishes all filmmakers and nominees the best of luck.

#ShotonRED Panda Award nominees by category: