The Worm Hunters!

stew_e_lee — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 13:56:00 GMT

In 2009, I was employed as a Principal Investigator for the first ever Nicaraguan Earthworm Expedition by the Society for Environmental Exploration and the London Natural History Museum. National Geographic supported an accompanying documentary ‘Worm Hunters,’ which I helped to organise locations and logistics, while also carrying out the science, some of which is captured in the documentary. The result was screenings of the documentary at the world’s premier wildlife film festivals; including Wildscreen, Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival (Special Jury Award), the Czech Republic’s IUTYT ecological Film Festival (the Josef Velek Grand Prix), The World of Knowledge, Russia (Grand Prix Award & Special Jury Award for Creative Pursuit), Greenscreen Filmfestival, Germany (Special Jury Prize) International Wildlife Film Festival, USA (3 Merit Awards for Editing, Creative Approach and Graphics).

Your Backyard - Lets go have a look...

stew_e_lee — Wed, 6 Nov 2013 13:47:08 GMT

When working in the 'most bio-intense place on the planet,' there was a chance to channel the childlike-excitement that comes from discovery & exploring your own backyard. It meant leaving the research station at night and walking down a road until a wave of sound crashed out, begging to be explored. The film ‘Lets Go Have a Look’ is the result. As a presenter, my film ‘Jungle Nights’ was a finalist in the 2013 Rocky Short Film Festival. In 2009, I organised logistics & carried out the science, some of which is captured in the documentary ‘Worm Hunters’. I want to be an inspirational wildlife-travel presenter. I wanted to inspire an affinity for the natural world that comes from knowing more about the animals that inhabit it. I believe that through understanding & exposure to environments and wildlife, a sense of wonder at the natural environment & a desire to protect can begin. This scholarship would give me the inspiration & skills to take my presenting to the next level. I want to learn how to make the most out of a scene & how to weave a story into the fabric of my film. This opportunity would justify my belief in myself that I can and should be doing this. Thank-you.

Lets find some exctiting place to get lost and have adventures...

The Worm Hunters!

Your Backyard - Lets go have a look...