Please find the WFN Newsletter for the month ending August 2023.
Should anyone wish to add/write anything to the next newsletter, please feel free to email it to me at info@wildlifefilmnetwork.com
Points of notice for this month:
New – 1. New members
New – 2. We ran a fantastic wildlife film course on Mull
1. We lost a member last month:
Sadly, we lost another WFN member during the month of August.
Again, they quoted their reason for leaving was ‘They were not doing much with the WFN’ However (the same as the member that left before them) they had never –
– Attended a Face-To-Face network meeting,
– Suggested a location for a Face-To-Face network meeting,
– Joined us for a zoom meeting,
– Written an article for the newsletter,
– Posted a post on the forum,
– Commented on anyone else’s post on the forum,
– Updated their profile page with either text or photos, since originally writing it,
Again, I would like to ask everyone on mass to please start using the WFN Network more. It is here for your benefit; and if you don’t put anything into it, you won’t get anything out of it.
I am sure everyone has undertaken some form of wildlife orientated work (It doesn’t just have to be filming) at some point over the summer months that they could share with other members of the network via a newsletter article, or with a new a Forum thread etc. It would be great to hear what people have been up to.
2. We (The Wildlife Film School) ran another fantastic wildlife film course on Mull
We ran a fantastic wildlife film course on the Isle of Mull. We spent 4 weeks on location with WFN Member Oli Crossland, filming some iconic Scottish wildlife, such as Red Deer, Otters and White Tailed Sea Eagles.
Oli writes in his after course testimonial…
“I enrolled in the Wildlife Film School with a deep curiosity about the natural wonders of the Isle of Mull, and I can confidently say it has been a transformative experience. Ric’s hands-on approach to wildlife filmmaking opened up a world of knowledge I could have never imagined.
Through his guidance, I’ve not only gained an in-depth understanding of the rich biodiversity on The Isle of Mull but also honed my filmmaking skills. The practical fieldwork allowed me to capture the island’s breath-taking wildlife on my own terms.
Witnessing some iconic animals from such close encounters was a real privilege and has made me a more conscious and responsible individual. The Wildlife Film School has not only fuelled my passion for Wildlife but has also helped me grow as a person. It’s an experience I’ll forever cherish, and I am grateful for the opportunities it has provided me”
I’ve scored the course 10 out of 10
We have now posted Oli’s final film on the Wildlife Film School. To see the film simply follow this link, and the film is listed at the top of the home page – www.wildlifefilmschool.com
