Enhancing Environmental Representation in Film & TV with WWF

A workshop on biodiversity & enhancing representation in film & TV with World Wildlife Fund’s Chief Scientist Rebecca Shaw, and Lead WWF Science Communicator, Amy Fallah.

Nature loss, also known as biodiversity loss, is an urgent environmental crisis. Join WWF for an inspiring workshop that equips writers with the tools they need to write impactful storylines that incorporate biodiversity themes into their storytelling. With WWF’s Living Planet Report 2024 revealing a staggering 73% decline in wildlife populations over the past 50 years, it’s more crucial than ever to reach different audiences and raise awareness through film and TV. In this workshop, WWF’s Chief Scientist, Rebecca Shaw, and lead WWF science communicator, Amy Fallah, will share how the loss of biodiversity around the world is directly impacting the places and species we care about, and discuss effective communication strategies for weaving complex environmental issues into engaging narratives. Participants will also spend time workshopping these themes into upcoming projects that can inspire audiences and drive positive change. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your storytelling and contribute to a future where film and TV shape a more informed, action-driven world.

Dr. Rebecca Shaw is Chief Scientist and Senior Vice President at WWF. She works with experts around the world to identify the emerging challenges to WWF’s mission and advance scientific inquiry to develop strategic solutions to those challenges. She leads WWF’s Global Science team whose research agenda informs WWF’s global conservation framework and identifies tools critical to achieving WWF’s goals. She has been published widely in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals such as Science and Nature and is the recipient of numerous awards for her academic and non-academic work. She was also a lead author on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment Report focused on impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability. Dr. Shaw holds an M.A. in environmental policy and a Ph.D. in energy and resources from the University of California, Berkeley.
 
Amy Fallah is a Senior Specialist on the Media and External Affairs team at WWF where she helps drive strategic communications and media outreach to elevate conservation science. With expertise in storytelling, media relations and public affairs, she amplifies WWF’s mission to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature. Amy holds a M.A. in Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.