Wild Rome is a long-term project that tells the story, often hidden, of wild animals living in the city of Rome. The idea is to describe the species that live next to us, often nearly ignored by most of people. Some of them are old presence, old as much as the city; others are new arrivals; some species are typical of our latitudes, others are unusual guests from other continents. A multimedia talk that tells the stories of Wild Rome, alternate storytelling, images and short films.

Biography

Roberto Isott iis a photographer and PhD in animal biology (founder of Homo ambiens in partnership with Alberto Cambone), actively engaged for 30 years in Conservation Photography, Micòl Ricci is a Wildlife and natural world storytelling, member of Homo ambiens collective. They travel the world, reporting the beauty and fragility of the last natural paradises, collaborating with the main environmental Organizations (WWF, Green Peace, Bird life)

A journey to the surprising, to the lack of preparation and scientific knowledge about an overwhelmingly destructive and creative event of nature

Biography

La Palma, Canary Islands, 1977. Documentary photographer. I started my career founding a university newspaper with some classmates which was finally acquired by a local newspaper where I later worked for. But where I really felt being a photojournalist for the first time was with the EFE agency, later REUTERS and AP where I spent 7 years, divided between the Canary Islands, Madrid and Bangkok. Among the multiple recognitions, it is worth mentioning two World Press Photo Awards, a BOP from the NPPA and POYi, and also I received a grant from the National Geographic Society.

Celebrated Urban Birder, David Lindo, takes us around the urban world in 30 birds. Over 20% of the globe’s bird species have been recorded within our towns and cities, sometimes without us noticing. To see these great birds all you have todo is open your hearts and minds. You will be surprised as to some of the species David will be featuring!

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David Lindo is The Urban Birder -broadcaster, writer, speaker, educator and bird tour leader. His mission is to engage city folk around the world with the environment through the medium of birds.

Álvaro has spent years swinging from commercial productions for international campaigns such as Coca-Cola, Fanta, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Vodafone and many others, with trips to remote places to shoot documentaries or do photographic reportage. In that duality he has found the balance to be able to develop all the dream projects and keep his personal project afloat. During his talk, he will show us photographs and audiovisual fragments that will bring us closer to his personal view and the way he understand his life.

Biography

Álvaro has been a filmmaker and photographer for as long as 25 years. His passion has always been living outdoors and he has a natural instinct to escape to remote places. Of all the many aspects of his professional profile, the one he likes the most is telling stories through images. He is the founder of "Expedición Polar", an itinerant photography school where he has already organized more than a hundred trips around the world in the last 15 years. He is currently CEO of Eldorado Agency, a communication agency specialized in outdoor.

THE EVIDENCE PROJECT is a unique new photography-led campaign created by Britta Jaschinski, Keith Wilson and Arturo de Frías, focusing on the impact of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and the causes of viral pandemics. The collection of powerful images, by many of the world’s leading photographers are their evidential proof to provoke governments, businesses, opinion leaders and consumers to initiate the changes required for a safe and sustainable future for all life on Earth. Central to this campaign is the production of a new crowd-funded book, which the creators expect to publish later this year. Separate editions in English and Spanish are planned, with other languages to follow.

Biography

Arturo de Frías is a wildlife photographer, specialising in polar and underwater environments. His images have been published in media and magazines around the world, including NatGeo. His work has been awarded in prestigious competitions (SONY World Photography, BPOTY, FotoFIO, Fine Art Photography Awards, International Photographer of the Year, MontPhoto, AEFONA). Arturo has published six nature photography books. He is the founder of the ADF Foundation for Sustainable Development. https://www.arturodefrias.com

Biography

Lara is a conservation biologist and award-winning wildlife photographer whose research has taken her around the world. Lara is determined to use her camera as a voice for the voiceless and continue telling the stories of those who work tirelessly to conserve some of the most endangered species on the planet.

We will follow the photographer in his experiences where we will discover, thanks to a sensory journey, the magic of the Iberian lynx and the latest efforts in the conservation of the species.

Biography

Multi-awarded photographer; in recent years his efforts have focused on showing us stories, bringing them closer to the viewer and shedding light on our relationship with and the conservation of the natural world.

According to the latest research, it is estimated that the current reproductive population of the Hooded Grebe (Podiceps gallardoi), locally called “Macá tobiano”, is less than 800 individuals. In the last 35 years, this endemic species from the province of Santa Cruz-Argentina has been reduced its population by 80%. For this reason, it is classified as Critically Endangered globally. It has been four years now the last time it did successfully reproduced and this is due to the absence of the natural conditions that allow it to nest in the southern lagoons where it inhabits.

Biography

Adriana Sanz, Argentina (1970), has lived since she was very young in Chubut, Patagonia. She has a Master in environment and dedicates herself full time to the care and preservation of the environment. Through her conservation work she discovered her passion for
nature photography,  seeks to move the public with her photos and awake a greater commitment and protection of the ecosystems and its inhabitants. She is co-founder and an active member of the Argentinian Association of Nature Photographers (AFONA). She collaborates with her images in conservation organizations, scientific entities, magazines, photography interviews. She has served as a jury for the Golden Turtle, FIO-Extremadura and M. Climent Picornell contests. Also awarded as a category winner at the Golden Turtle (2019), NPOTY (2019), honorable mention at M. María Luisa (2022) and a finalist in several international photo contests. She takes part as a speaker in national and international nature photography festivals.

A view focused on nearby territories and broadens its interests for animal rights, conservation and the environment, giving birth to the long-term project "Wild love" developed in animal sanctuaries.

Biography

Ana Palacios is a journalist and documentary photographer. After a long career in international film production, she radically changed her life and embarked on the professional path of photography linked to human and animal rights with the sole objective of showing invisible realities and raising awareness among those who want to look to this side of the wall.

Stories of wildlife and people in Canada’s Far North.

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Peter Mather loves (In order) soccer, photography, McDonald’s and living healthy. His photo stories revolve around life in the North, with a focus on wildlife, the environment and community culture. He is a fellow with the International League of Conservation, a Lumix Ambassador and represented by National Geographic Image Collection. He regularly works with Smithsonian, Geo, and Audubon magazines, and was recognized by the World Press Photo Awards in 2020 for his work on wolverines. You can follow his photography and peculiar humour on instagram at @matherpeter.

Man's relationship with nature is becoming more and more difficult. The wonderful natural heritage of the planet is at imminent risk of disappearance and only if we become aware of it, we can do something about it. For this, photography plays a fundamental role nowadays. It is the most universal of all languages and if used properly, it is capable of communicating, report and raise awareness more than any other medium and without the limitations of local languages. Concerned about giving my photography the maximum conservationist impact, this has been a topic that has often led me to reflect on why and how images can serve this purpose and how to achieve the maximum possible impact it can.

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Joan de la Malla (Barcelona, 1982) is a freelance photographer specialising in nature, local communities and the environment. He currently focuses his efforts on conservation issues, working with national and international organisations helping to raise awareness of the vital work being done to safeguard the future of threatened species and their habitats.

Good stories have the ability to freeze time, to transport us to unseen worlds, to move us and to change our lives.
Francisco will show us his latest audiovisual works made with different visions. Some more documentary about the conservation of endangered species; others, more creative and introspective, inspired by the simplicity and beauty of oriental art.