Free Places for Dorset School Children to Work with Award-Winning Wildlife Film Maker

Secondary school pupils in Dorset have a unique opportunity to join a wildlife film-making workshop this summer for free.

We are offering two free places on a hands-on wildlife film-making session with award-winning film-maker Graham Hatherley.

The event will take place on Friday, August 1, from 10am to 1pm, at Bere Marsh Farm in Shillingstone.

Designed for young people aged 12 to 16, the session will teach practical filming techniques and explore how wildlife film-making supports conservation efforts.

Graham Hatherley wildlife film maker

Award-winning film-maker Graham Hatherley.

Charlotte Weatherley, Farm Estate and Community Officer at Bere Marsh Farm, said:

“We are delighted to offer this wonderful opportunity for local schoolchildren to enjoy an introduction to wildlife film-making.

“Using the wildlife and stunning landscapes on our farm as the backdrop, participants will learn top tips they can use on their own phones or cameras.”

Led by Graham and supported by Charlotte, who is also the CRT’s safeguarding lead, the session will include:

Graham’s personal journey into wildlife film-making

How cameras can support conservation

Filming with natural light

Researching your subject

Practical equipment tips

Filming exercises around the farm and Angela Hughes Nature Reserve

Graham said: “If we can encourage a love of wild places like Bere Marsh Farm, fabulous creatures and outdoor adventures in the coming generations, then the onward direction for our planet can be a healthy one.

“Sharing images of the wildlife we encounter is a great way to make others care.”

Charlotte added: “We’ll also explore the ethical side of wildlife filming and how film-makers play a vital role in documenting environmental change, species decline, or recovery.”

To apply for one of two free places, young people aged 12–16 in Dorset are invited to write up to 150 words explaining: Why is this workshop important for nature-friendly farming?

Email your entry to [email protected] or deliver handwritten entries to the site office at Bere Marsh Farm, DT10 0QY. Deadline: 10 July 2025.

The event is limited to 10 participants. The remaining eight places are available to book for £40 each. For full details and to book, visit: www.thecrt.co.uk/Event/wildlife-film-maker

Discover more about Graham’s work here: Graham Hatherley - Wildlife Film Maker.

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Published: June 2025

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