Rachel interviews Josh Forwood, a wildlife and science documentary cameraman and drone operator. They discuss his background, experiences in wildlife filmmaking, and the impact of wildlife documentaries on raising awareness and driving change. They also touch on industry challenges and changes, the effects of climate change on his filming locations, and his call for urgent action from governments. Additionally, they explore the role of individuals in making a difference.

Josh Forwood

Website: https://joshforwood.co.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshforwood

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshforwood

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What we discussed in the episode

Josh Forwood's Background [00:00:57]

Josh discusses his background and experiences in wildlife filmmaking and drone operation.

Getting into Wildlife Filmmaking and Drones [00:01:53]

Josh explains how he got into wildlife filmmaking and building drones, and what a drone is.

Most Rewarding Experience: Filming "Polar Extremes" [00:03:41]

Josh shares his most rewarding experience working on the documentary "Polar Extremes" and the message behind the film.

The impact of media industry on carbon footprint [00:10:52]

Discussion about the efforts of the media industry to reduce its carbon impact and the role of organisations like We Are Albert in promoting sustainability.

The role of wildlife film production in creating social change [00:12:16]

Exploration of the positive impact of wildlife film production on raising awareness and influencing attitudes, with examples like the impact of "Blue Planet" on single-use plastics.

Career paths in wildlife filmmaking [00:16:29]

Overview of different career paths in the wildlife filmmaking industry, including technical roles like camera operator and drone operator, as well as creative roles like directing and researching.

The impact of climate change on remote communities [00:22:01]

Discusses the drastic effects of climate change on remote communities and their livelihoods.

Government action on climate change [00:23:13]

Critiques the lack of substantial action by governments in addressing the climate crisis and suggests the need for actual change.

Working towards a sustainable future [00:25:20]

The importance of taking immediate action to address climate change and biodiversity loss, and the desire to produce impactful content that promotes conservation.