Stories connect us to the planet and to each other. It’s critical to elevate local voices that bear witness to unique and authentic stories to the world.
Jackson Wild Media LabIn 2020, the Jackson Wild Media Lab Digital Edition, is a cross-disciplinary virtual science filmmaking workshop that brings scientists and media creators together to learn from leaders in the profession and work together to develop effective tools to communicate about science, nature, and conservation with diverse audiences across the world’s evolving media platforms.
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2020 Wild Women Media Lab: AfricaTen powerful women in conservation science and media from South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia and Kenya were selected for the NEWF Wild Women Media Lab. From 10th - 22nd August 2020, the cohort engaged in intensive online filmmaking workshops with industry experts and mentors from around the world to guide them through the process of producing a micro-film – a first time experience for all. Each participant was provided with a media making legacy package, allowing them to each develop, film and edit their stories in just a few days. The NEWF Wild Women Media Lab has been designed in partnership with Jackson Wild and is supported by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, American Film Showcase, the United States Mission South Africa and National Geographic Society.
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2020 Kenya Summit
The Jackson Wild Virtual Summit in Kenya was brought to light by two previous Jackson Wild Fellows: Faith Musembi and Fiona Tande. The ambition for the program was to provide a platform for filmmakers in Kenya to receive mentorship through sessions from experts in the field, network with each other while working together to craft films that they can use to promote their skillset.
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Jackson Wild Emerging Filmmaker FellowshipsWe are committed to bringing different viewpoints to the table in order to creatively engage new audiences to protect and restore our natural world. Two fellowship programs were created to provide financial support and mentorship for filmmakers who will help us diversify our community with regard to race, gender, culture, socioeconomics, geography, and domain knowledge.
The 2020 fellowship was virtual, providing access to the Virtual Summit as well as mentorships and skill building. |
