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Valentin Blüml

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It can't get much better than this :). Somehow we did it 🥳🥳

Truly honoured that 'H5N1: Conservation in Crisis' has been nominated for a Panda Award at Wildscreen — an award often referred to as the "Green Oscars."

We are nominated in the 'shortfilm' category.

I'm incredibly thankful for the team who brought this film to life with dedication and heart.

Thank you as well to the Wildscreen Festival for the nomination and for shining a light on stories like this.

It truly means a lot to all of us to see this story resonate

Here is the passionate team:

Co-Produced with @stronglights
Narrated by: @cope_sound
@biologist_in_training
@adriana_s_photography
@m_sage_photography
@c.tina.k
@moo_milli
@pra_deep3053
@swae_films

Thank you all :)

#wildscreen #conservation #documentary by @valentin_blueml

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Congrats to all the winners of the Jackson Wild Media Awards 🎉🎉 Although I was not present at the festival, this moment made me smile...so I wanted to share it with you 😉
What an honour to be mentioned there!! Thanks for representing us at the festival @biologist_in_training and @stronglights you're both fantastic😜

#jacksonwild by @valentin_blueml

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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! taken in Isle of May National Nature Reserve by @valentin_blueml

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We had a wonderful festival season and are incredibly excited that our short film 'H5N1: Conservation in Crisis' was so well received throughout its festival run.

At the festivals, we met amazing, like-minded people and had the opportunity to share our film with audiences around the world. Seeing your own film on the big screen is a truly fantastic experience, one you won’t forget.

Our film has been screened across South America, the USA and Europe, and will soon also be shown in Taiwan.

Now, as the festival journey comes to an end, we are very fortunate to be able to share our film publicly for the first time on the @terramater YouTube channel.
I hope you enjoy our film. Here are some behind the scenes pics.

Once again, a huge thank you to everyone involved: Liam, Ariana, Adriana, Milli, Christina, Pradeep and Maria, and to Izobel Cope for the fantastic sound design and voice work.
Thank you to everyone who watched, supported and shared the film along the way.

H5N1: Conservation in Crisis is now available to watch publicly 🥳🥳 by @valentin_blueml

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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🤍 taken in Isle of May National Nature Reserve by @valentin_blueml

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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? ⬇️ by @valentin_blueml

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Still processing this one…🏆

I received the Emerging Filmmaker Award at @reelwildfilmfestival in New York City, and I am truly grateful !!

This wouldn't have been possible without the whole team behind ‘H5N1: Conservation in Crisis’. Every single one of you made this film what it is! Especially Liam Strong and Ariana Klappert, @stronglights and @biologistintraining
Thank you so much ;)

To the ReelWild- and WCS team: thank you for putting together such an incredibly festival 🙂 You made every filmmaker feel seen and welcome!

Congratulations to all the other colleagues, who where screened at the festival 🎉

#NatureDocumentary #NYC #Conservation #reelwild taken in New York City by @valentin_blueml

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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 by @valentin_blueml

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All three films are shown at this year's @mountainfilmgraz film festival. I am super happy to see them again on the big screen :)
Looking forward to the screening of wild Vienna today at 14:00 in Graz!!

@stronglights
@terramater
@c.tina.k taken in Graz, Steiermark, Austria by @valentin_blueml

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Today is the broadcast premiere of Universum: "Das Rote Meer - Im Zaubergarten der Evolution" by Harald Pokieser!

A year ago, I had the privilege of joining the production on location in Socotra, Yemen — an incredible journey to a place that feels like another world

Many thanks to Christian Stolz, whom I had the pleasure of assisting with the camera work :)

@haraldpokieser
@christian__stolz
@orf by @valentin_blueml

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Last week, our film “H5N1: Conservation in Crisis” hit the big screen at the @innsbrucknaturefilmfestival — marking our Austrian premiere! 🇦🇹🎬

It was my first time seeing it in a cinema, which made the moment quite special. After the screening, I had the chance to join a Q&A with the other incredible directors featured in the same session. @jdelaproductions

Thanks to @cope_sound for the incredible narration, soundmix and the pic :)

A huge thank you to INFF for screening our film and for the nomination. 🙏
What a fantastic festival and a beautiful setting in Innsbruck’s old town. @stronglights @biologist_in_training
#INFF #documentary taken in Innsbruck, Austria by @valentin_blueml

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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 by @valentin_blueml

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