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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Film Club: 2040
My monthly environmental film club at UWE attempts to engage students and staff in discussions on climate and environmental justice. This month’s film “2040”, directed by Damon Gameau’s inspires hope by highlighting existing solutions to environmental crises. After the screening we had great discussions about the variety of solutions that actually already exist, the topics…
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Jelena Krivosic 