I'm trying to get some experience in wildlife documentary filmmaking?

I would certainly love to help with the music

Hey, I'm interested in camera operation!

If you have a back garden and your neighbourhood is anything like mine, the animals are having a field day. The local cats have their pick of gardens to snooze in and the foxes are on spring break. If you have gear at home, maybe there's a little lockdown film you can make about the critters? This would make a nice calling card or part of your reel

George,


You can come and film the People over the way from me, who have constantly had a house and garden full of people all through lock down. A pretty Wild life to me..

I'd call the Project WaterS**t "Lock"down, I can knock you up some Ibiza EDM Tracks as a Soundtrack, No Charge, although hoping for one to come from the Police.......

Best Paul Joseph Smith.

I have just finished a series of TV documentary voiceovers on extraordinary places to live around the globe and I'm fascinated by wild life documentary voiceover. Let me know if you need a professional voiceover. Good luck.

Best thing is probably to approach wildlife tv production companies (BBC, plus indies), most of whom are based in Bristol. Watch lots of wildlife docs (BBC's Springwatch and Primates are TXing now) to get a feel for what's current in terms of style. Shoot wildlife, in the garden or anywhere, edit it into sequences if you have the technology, this'll help for any part of the team script writers, camera ops, producers, music, and eds. It's a tough thing to get into, and more than anything the industry seems to thrive on networking. Take a look at the Natural History Network's website.

Remarkable TV are looking for a Bristol based runner - or in commutable distance to Longleat Safari Park - to work on the latest series of Animal Park. The ideal candidate will be familiar working with talent.
You must have a driving license and be available for selected dates over the next 6 weeks, beginning next week.
Please email leah.newman@remarkable.tv with your CV and rate.

Hey George,

I would suggest a wildlife/zoology based course you can get into. Check out online Zoology courses, I'm currently completing one at the moment

Hi George,

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George, Film some wildlife sequences in the garden or local park. Show your projects to producers and ask for a little feedback. Become great at something specific, ie macro, long lens, drone, time-lapse, underwater, ropes work etc etc.
Link with producers on Twitter. Show interest in their work.
Build a relationship with people. This is an industry where there are more people wanting to get involved than jobs.
It is a small industry - A lot of people give up so be polite and persistent.
Good luck.