Is the Wildscreen festival going to help Indian wildlife film-makers?
It is a great opportunity for young film-makers to be able to attend Wildscreen in India. Otherwise it happens in Bristol in England once in two years. Renowned film-makers will come and share their knowledge and experience. Is wildlife and environmental film-making a growing trend in India? Yes, it is. There are many interested in film-making and, especially, in nature photography. What are the opportunities available in India in the field? It is a highly competitive field. The domestic (Indian) market doesn’t offer many outlets. The only real outlets are channels such as National Geographic, Discovery and Animal Planet. And to reach these outlets is very difficult. So, is this a viable career option? That is where passion comes in. Monetary rewards can’t be the incentive. You need focus and passion to make broadcast quality documentaries. I have been at it for 10 years and only now the results are paying off. Filming spinner dolphinsYou have spent a lot of time in the US. How does th
