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“H5N1: Conservation in Crisis” (2025)

On Scotland’s Isle of May, avian flu is devastating seabird colonies, transforming once thriving nesting grounds into a place of loss and uncertainty.

Ornithologist David Steel has spent decades studying and protecting these birds. Now, he finds himself witnessing their decline firsthand. Through stunning imagery and deeply personal storytelling, this film explores the devastating impact of avian flu on wildlife and the people dedicated to conserving it.

🎬“H5N1: Conservation in Crisis” – A film by Valentin Blüml @valentin_blueml and Liam Strong @stronglights

Don’t miss the opportunity to watch the full movie on @terramater YouTube!

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We’re happy to announce that on 27 August you can watch the special short documentary!🥳🤍

🎬“H5N1: Conservation in Crisis” – A film by Valentin Blüml @valentin_blueml and Liam Strong @stronglights

Through breathtaking imagery and intimate storytelling, the film explores the devastating impact of avian flu on Europe’s bird colonies and the people fighting to protect them. A powerful reflection on loss, conservation, and the future of wildlife.

Don’t miss the opportunity to watch the full movie on @terramater YouTube🤍

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Sometimes, what you see depends on what gets left outside the frame…

Looking at them side by side, it’s a reminder that a single frame can tell one story, while a wider perspective can reveal everything happening around it.

These shots are all from H5N1: Conservation in Crisis, a documentary co-produced by Valentin Blüml and Liam Strong.

🎬H5N1: Conservation in Crisis premieres on @terramater YouTube on 27th of August

What do you prefer: 35mm or IMAX? ⬇️

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Der kleinen Ronja zuschauen, wie sie zum ersten Mal die Alm erkundet🥹🐮🫶🏽

Letzte Woche ist Ronja, gemeinsam mit der restlichen Pustertaler Sprinzen Herde, auf die Alm gekommen. Die älteren Rinder kennen die Almwiesen schon, für Ronja ist alles neu und aufregend. Gemeinsam mit ihrer Mama und den anderen wird Ronja den ganzen Almsommer hier oben am Berg verbringen. So lieb, wie sie sich freut und alles erkundet! 🥹

Pustertaler Sprinzen sind übrigens eine gefährdete (alte) Rinderrasse, die als besonders robust und gut für die Alm geeignet, gilt.

Happy Almsommer, liebe Ronja! 🌼👋🏽🥰

#happycows #pustertalersprinzen #happycows

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Schafherde gesucht. 🔎🥾📽️🐑⛰️
Vier Steinhühner, drei Murmeltiere, 4x Fichtenkreuzschnabel (durchs Fernglas), 2x Gams und viele mehr gefunden. Und die Schafherde auch :)

#aboutyesterday #filmmaking #documentary

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Almauftrieb mit glücklichen Kühen 😍🎥🐮

Wir durften H. und seine Tiroler Grauvieh Rinder beim Almauftrieb begleiten. Vom Bergbauernhof bis zur Almhütte rauf sinds knapp 4km, teils Forststraße, teils Wanderweg. Die 🐮 kennen den Weg schon auswendig und freuen sich am Beginn des Sommers immer sehr auf die Almwiesen.

Beim Auftrieb geht Amsel (die mit dem dunklen Fell) immer vorne. Mit 16 Jahren ist sie die älteste und damit der Girlboss der Gruppe. :) Wenn sie stehen bleibt, stoppen alle anderen auch. Amsel und Co bleiben, gemeinsam mit H., bis ungefähr Ende September oben auf der Alm. Hier können sie bei der Almhütte aus und eingehen wann sie wollen und jeden Tag die saftigen Almwiesen genießen. Bevor der erste Schnee kommt, spaziert die Herde wieder runter zum Winterquartier (Bergbauernhof).

#almauftrieb #filming #happycows #alp #tirolergrauvieh

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NYC is always a whirlwind so I’m very late to posting, but MY GAWD was it an honor and so much fun to be a part of this year’s @reelwildfilmfestival and take home a beautiful award for Best Student Film ✨✨✨ Thank you to everyone who made it happen and to all my friends who came out to support 🫶

Thank you for the great pics! 📸 @peterdomorak @terriaclayphoto

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Spotlight on Saturday 🦥 A look back on the REEL WILD weekend programming, which included screenings, Q&As, and receptions

Shoutout to all the filmmakers and scientists who joined us for the discussions!

@thewcs #filmfestival #documentary #nycevents #film #wildlife

📸 Peter Domorak © WCS

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Shorts Block I - Saturday, April 25 at 11:00am at AMC Lincoln Square 13

🦞A Clawsome Tale (Best Short Film)

🦌For Deer Life (Official Selection)

🚨H5N1: Conservation in Crisis (Emerging Filmmaker Award)

🦩Greater Flamingo (Official Selection)

Q&A with directors Lucie Machin and Valentin Blüml in attendance

Check out the full festival lineup and get your tickets at reelwild.org 🎟️ Link in bio!

#REELWILD #REELWILD2026 #filmfestival #wildlifedocumentary #NYCevents

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Still could pinch myself that this is reality! So cool to get the certificate for the nomination at the Jackson Wild Summit!

#jacksonwildsummit2025
#jacksonwild #h5n1conservationincrisis #wildlifedocumentary

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As you’ve probably already heard me say (a few times 😅)… our film is a finalist at the 2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards! 🎉💚

If you’re registered for the Summit, you can watch it in the Jackson Wild Finalist Virtual Screening Room, streaming until October 31st.

✨ And if you haven’t registered yet, today is the last day to grab a Virtual Summit Pass and get access! ✨

We’re so honored to be part of this inspiring lineup and hope you’ll join us in celebrating these incredible films.

#JacksonWild2025 #JacksonWildSummit #StorytellingForThePlanet #ConservationInAction #H5N1ConservationInCrisis #ShortFilm #WildlifeFilmmaking #NatureStorytelling #EnvironmentalFilm #PlanetInCrisisShortForm

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We’re incredibly honoured that our film H5N1: Conservation in Crisis is a finalist at the 2025 Jackson Wild Media Awards in the “Planet in Crisis – Short Form” category! 🌍🎥

This recognition feels especially meaningful because Jackson Wild is where our team first came together. We met while volunteering, hopeful to learn and connect, and it was there that the idea to form a collective of early-career filmmakers and scientists first took shape. It’s also where the initial spark for this film began.

We’re also thrilled that we can already say that two of our team members, Liam ( @stronglights ) and Ariana ( @biologist_in_training ), will be representing us in person at the Jackson Wild Media Awards.

In name of the entire team we couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity and we are so especially excited to see that the hard work of our coproducers Valentin ( @valentin_blueml ) and Liam is being recognized at this level. They elevated the project idea into the magnificent short film it is today!

Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout this journey. This is a full-circle moment we’ll always treasure.

#jacksonwild #WildMediaAwards #2025Finalists #planetincrisis #wildlifefilm #avianflue #naturedocumentary #sciencecommunication #conservationincrisis #conservation #naturescot #anstrutherpleasurecruises #isleofmay #birds

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