Wildlife Filmmaking

University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

Overview

Throughout the Wildlife Filmmaking MA programme from University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) you'll develop a range of production skills through attending technical workshops, seminars, and industry masterclasses. Where possible, you'll be assigned to a BBC production mentor during your final module, who'll provide editorial input for your film projects.

Bristol is the global capital of natural history production. Our partnership with the BBC Natural History Unit (NHU) means you'll have opportunities to network with professional wildlife filmmakers to gain industry knowledge. You'll also have the chance to attend talks, film festivals and other events around the city to get inspiration and boost your creativity.

On completion, you'll graduate with the creative skills and specialist knowledge needed for entry level roles in the wildlife production industry. Many graduates have secured positions with the BBC and independent production companies based in Bristol, the UK and overseas.

Career opportunities:

• Students have worked on BBC series, produced films for the Festival of Nature, The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge, the RSPB and the Zoological Society of London - some of the UK's top wildlife and conservation organisations.
• We also have an ongoing partnership with Wildscreen, the award-winning wildlife conservation charity and Encounters, the Bristol-based international short film festival. Students have been highly commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards HD film category and were nominated in the Wildscreen Panda Awards. Graduates have also secured internships and employment with the BBC and other organisations such as Discovery, Icon Films, RDF and Tigress Productions.