The Labia Theatre in Cape Town will be screening some of the best wildlife films from around the world between 25 March and 7 April 2011.

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These international and local wildlife films are finalists in the ROSCAR Award film competition which attracted 267 entries from 22 countries across the globe. From Australia to India, Czechoslovakia to France, Germany to Zimbabwe, UK to South Africa, and many more countries which are producing breathtaking wildlife programmes.

The films were entered into the various 15 ROSCAR Award categories which included amongst others; Best Cinematography, Best Environmental Production, Best Presenter, Best Expedition/Adventure and Best African Filmmaker Award. They were then judged by well-known professionals in the wildlife filmmaking industry, from international broadcasters to some of the most experienced filmmakers.

Finalist films include BBC’s Nature’s Great Event: The Great Tide, Echo: An Unforgettable Elephant by Mike Birkhead Associates, Peace for Seals produced by Dvanact Opic Ltd, Off the Fence’s Shark Night, and an Alvaro Mendoza Film, Gaia’s Choice to name a few.

The ROSCAR Award winners will be announced at a prestigious gala event at Moyo’s, the African-chic venue at Spier on Wednesday, 30 March. Tickets are available to the public at R250 per person and can be booked via www.wildtalkafrica.com.

To watch a screening of the wildlife films, contact the Labia Theatre, 021 424 5927. Tickets cost R25 per person. For more information on the wildlife films which will be screened and the ROSCAR gala event at Moyo’s visit www.wildtalkafrica.com.

Issued by: Samantha Pryce
For: NHU Africa
Date: 8 March 2011
Phone: (021) 422 0023

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The most prestigious wildlife photography exhibition in the world is proudly brought to South Africa once again by NHU Africa and Iziko Museums. This exhibition captures emotive images of endangered species as well as awe-inspiring shots of the wildest places on Earth.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition is now closed.

To view last year’s exhibition online, please go to http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit-us/whats-on/temporary-exhibitions/wpy/onlineGallery.do

Watch this space for news on the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2011!

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2010 Exhibition jointly owned by the Natural History Museum in London and the BBC Wildlife Magazine is now in its 46th year. The competition has established itself as an international leader in the artistic representation of the natural world and it attracts tens of thousands of entries every year. This year photographs were received from 3102 photographers in over 81 countries.

The 2010 exhibition includes 118 of the very best photographic images of nature, entered across 11 adult categories spanning everything from Creative Visions of Nature and Urban Wildlife to Animal Portraits and interesting Animal Behaviours. There are four special Awards and three junior categories, plus a new and exciting Award – the Wildlife Photojournalist of the Year.

Mark Carwardine, chair of the judging panel said, “The competition has become the international measure for great wildlife photography. It plays a crucial role in raising the profile of wildlife photography and stimulating an awareness of nature conservation as the pictures are seen by millions of people around the world.”

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will be showcased from 9 December 2010 – 13 March 2011 at the Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town (next to the Planetarium). Opening hours are 10h00 – 17h00, seven days a week. Entrance fee is R15 per adult, R5 for students and pensioners, and access for 16 and under is free. For more information telephone 021 481 3800.

NHU Africa (Natural History Unit of Africa) commissions, co-produces and distributes wildlife documentaries. It strives to instill an interest in the natural world, through environmental and conservation-based initiatives and has hosted the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition since 2006. Other NHU Africa initiatives include the Wild Talk Africa film festival, and the Wildlife Film Academy, which trains students in wildlife filmmaking.

For more information on the Exhibition, regarding the competition and viewing the photographs please visit www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto



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Issued by: Samantha Pryce
For: NHU Africa
Date: 8 December 2010
Phone: (021) 422 0023

For photographs please email – samantha@nhuafrica.com

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For more information on the Exhibition, regarding the competition and viewing the photographs please visit www.nhm.ac.uk/wildphoto

Craig and Damon Foster’s Into the Dragon’s Lair is currently screening at The Labia Theatre on Orange Street in Cape Town. Shot over three years, the documentary thriller tells the story of two underwater cameraman – French-man Didier Noirot and South African Roger Horrocks – who dive with crocodiles in the Okavango Delta in Botswana.

The NHU Africa co-production with Animal Planet US and Animal Planet International is up for The Sound Award and The International People and Animals Award at the Wildscreen Film Festival in October 2010. It was the first runner up for the Best Camera Award at the International NaturVision Film Festival and winner of the Excellence in Underwater Cinematography Award at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival.

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Global warming is more than just a popular talking point — it’s a disaster waiting to happen, and when it does Africa will not be spared, despite the fact that it contributes less than one percent of the world’s greenhouse gases. But the good news according to Nature of Life, an illuminating new South African documentary, is that Africa might be in a unique positionto solve theproblem. Robert McKay spoke to Damon Foster, who directed the film with his brother Craig, about bringing Africa back from the brink.

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