Category: Research

  • First publication: Go West! 2.5

    First publication: Go West! 2.5

    I have my first publication! The research I conducted with Prof Andrew Spicer has been published and released this week the Bristol Screen Summit. The report, “Go West! 2.5,” examines changes in Bristol’s screen industry, highlighting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, including company closures and a decline in the Natural History sector. I really hope…

  • Film Club: All That Breathes

    Film Club: All That Breathes

    We screened the beautiful “All That Breathes” during the university’s ‘Green Week’. The film follows the ‘kite brothers’ rescuing birds in polluted New Delhi. It highlights the importance of kinship with nature and suggests that acting from a position of care can drive meaningful change, inspiring collective action. The film sparked deep discussions on environmental…

  • Film club: One Last Farm, One Last Chance

    Film club: One Last Farm, One Last Chance

    On July 25th, I hosted with Nikki Dodd a screening and panel discussion in Keynsham, called ‘One Last Farm, One Last Chance’. As part of the Somerset Food Trail Festival, the event promoted awareness of sustainable farming and food production. The evening was a massivesuccess with an audience of over 100 people coming from all…

  • Film club: One Last Farm

    Film club: One Last Farm

    The “Reel Nature” Film clubs concluded the academic year with a screening of “One Last Farm,” directed by Nikki Dodd. This film illustrates the struggles of Yew Tree Farm, a vital biodiversity haven in Bristol. Audience discussions highlighted the importance of valuing nature and encouraged personal connections to local ecosystems. And we finished with this…

  • Film Club: Fighting for the Underdog

    Film Club: Fighting for the Underdog

    This month’s film club showcased “Fighting for the Underdog,” a documentary by One Kai. It tells a story about the spurdog shark and emphasises the interconnectedness of marine stakeholders. The film provoked discussions on conservation perspectives, urging the audience to seek underrepresented voices. It highlights the complex relationships between fishermen and the environment, advocating for…

  • Film Club: Buy Now!

    Film Club: Buy Now!

    The Reel Nature film club collaborated with the MAKERS Project to watch Buy Now! A Netflix documentary about overconsumption that reveals the marketing tricks used to lure us into buying more. It sparked emotional discussions among viewers about manipulation and personal responsibility. We all expressed guilt, outrage, and hope, emphasizing the need to consume less…

  • Presentation: Social and Cultural Cognition (SCC) group at Bath University

    Thank you to everyone at the Social and Cultural Cognition group at the University of Bath for the opportunity to present my PhD research. I learnt so much from discussions about the potential impact of Natural History documentaries on audiences’ emotions and behaviours, which highlighted the complexity and interrelated nature of these effects.

  • Film Club: On Thin Ice – Putin V Greenpeace

    Film Club: On Thin Ice – Putin V Greenpeace

    We screened “On Thin Ice: Putin V Greenpeace” at our last film club, prompting discussions on media responsibility, climate messaging, and the effectiveness of dramatic storytelling. Audience feedback highlighted the importance of presenting truthful narratives and the need for awareness of what impact storytelling tools may have on an audience. And everyone wanted to finish…

  • Film Club: Protest in the Land of Plenty

    Film Club: Protest in the Land of Plenty

    The film club hosted a UK Premier of “How to Protest in the Land of Plenty” (2023). A powerful film about activists occupying Altdorf forest in Southern Germany to prevent its destruction. The activists’ diverse, creative approaches to protest were so inspiring and motivating. The film left a strong impact with its message for community,…

  • Film Club: Chasing Ice

    Film Club: Chasing Ice

    The film club screened “Chasing Ice,” a campaign film highlighting James Balog’s journey to document climate change in the Arctic. Audience reactions were overwhelmingly positive, finding inspiration in Balog’s sacrifices. While some felt disconnected due to the film’s characters and setting, discussions revealed a desire to engage more deeply with environmental issues at the film’s…