The African culture and traditions are intertwined with nature. Numerous stories and rituals are influenced by natures cycles of life and re-birth; a story many generations have learnt and passed on, but rarely told by its people to the world.
Pridelands Wildlife Film Fest provides that platform for indigenous filmmakers to share their natural history through film, and partners with world-renowned wildlife researchers, conservationists and veteran wildlife filmmakers.
Vision
To be a pioneering convention and platform in African storytelling, shaping global perceptions of wildlife and conservation through the authentic voices and unique perspectives of African filmmakers.
Mission
- Celebrate and honor the talent, culture, and excellence of African storytellers in the realm of wildlife and conservation.
- Bridge the gap between local African communities and the global audience, ensuring that stories of wildlife and conservation are accessible, accurately represented, and told by those who live them.
- Foster a community-centric environment where African filmmakers and international allies unite to exchange ideas, skills, and stories.
- Champion the power of African storytellers in altering global narratives about wild Africa, by providing a platform for their emerging and crucial voices in conservation and wildlife filmmaking.
Objectives
- Community Engagement and Empowerment: Establish PWFF as a “homecoming” event for filmmakers, where the community, rooted in African perspectives, can gather to celebrate and embrace each other’s work. This includes involving local communities in film production and storytelling processes to ensure authentic representation and inclusion.
- Skills Development and Capacity Building: Provide masterclasses, workshops, and networking sessions aimed at enhancing the skills of African filmmakers, facilitating their growth in the competitive industry of wildlife filmmaking, and fostering sustainable solutions and collaborations in conservation efforts.
- Conservation Awareness and Collaboration: Highlight and support conservation projects through festival activities and excursions, giving storytellers direct access to conservation works for potential collaboration and deeper understanding.
- Recognition and Celebration of Talent: Host film awards and screenings to showcase the diverse range of films from both emerging African talent and international industry professionals, celebrating excellence in wildlife and conservation storytelling.
- Global Narrative Shift: Work towards changing the way the world views wild Africa, by amplifying the voices of African storytellers and ensuring their narratives are heard and valued on an international stage.
Mission
- Celebrate and honor the talent, culture, and excellence of African storytellers in the realm of wildlife and conservation.
- Bridge the gap between local African communities and the global audience, ensuring that stories of wildlife and conservation are accessible, accurately represented, and told by those who live them.
- Foster a community-centric environment where African filmmakers and international allies unite to exchange ideas, skills, and stories.
- Champion the power of African storytellers in altering global narratives about wild Africa, by providing a platform for their emerging and crucial voices in conservation and wildlife filmmaking.
Objectives
- Community Engagement and Empowerment: Establish PWFF as a “homecoming” event for filmmakers, where the community, rooted in African perspectives, can gather to celebrate and embrace each other’s work. This includes involving local communities in film production and storytelling processes to ensure authentic representation and inclusion.
- Skills Development and Capacity Building: Provide masterclasses, workshops, and networking sessions aimed at enhancing the skills of African filmmakers, facilitating their growth in the competitive industry of wildlife filmmaking, and fostering sustainable solutions and collaborations in conservation efforts.
- Conservation Awareness and Collaboration: Highlight and support conservation projects through festival activities and excursions, giving storytellers direct access to conservation works for potential collaboration and deeper understanding.
- Recognition and Celebration of Talent: Host film awards and screenings to showcase the diverse range of films from both emerging African talent and international industry professionals, celebrating excellence in wildlife and conservation storytelling.
- Global Narrative Shift: Work towards changing the way the world views wild Africa, by amplifying the voices of African storytellers and ensuring their narratives are heard and valued on an international stage.
Pridelands Wildlife Film Fest, Africa’s premier wildlife, conservation, nature and environmental film festival. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Africa and the majesty of its natural world as captured using the powerful tool of film and storytelling. Join us for a few unforgettable days celebrating biodiversity and conservation as practiced on the continent and globally. Connect with filmmakers, industry professionals, and nature enthusiasts from Africa and beyond. Experience an inspiring event showcasing Africa’s wilderness and igniting global conservation dialogue.
Pridelands Wildlife Film Festival, the 3rd edition Coming MAY 2024
Venue and dates TBA
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