Film Festival
2024 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR SOCIETY FILM FESTIVAL
Wednesday June 26 at 7:30pm in Social Science Centre (SSC) 2050 at Western University Canada
Non-Commercial Films
Made by an individual or persons largely associated with animal behavior from a teaching, research, and/or applied perspective, not with the primary goal of earning an income.
Together for Lynx ~7:30pm
Run time: 26 minutes
Directed by: Gregor Šubic and Timotej Vrtnik
Another extinction is threatening Lynx in Slovenia and Croatia. The main reason is inbreeding. To freshen their blood and help the population survive, the LIFE Lynx project has brought 18 lynx from healthy populations in the Carpathian Mountains. The project has joined experts, conservationists, researchers, and hunters from five European countries, with a common goal - to save the lynx from extinction.
Head Hunters ~8:00pm
Run time: 15 minutes
Directed by: Prajwal Krishnaswamy Manjunath
As wild places are replaced by cities, more animals are forced to adapt to human presence. Interesting natural events start occurring even in urban environments. This video follows one such occurrence happening within a house. Strange marks, similar to blood stains, are appearing on the walls every day. What could be causing this? A story of discovery leading to a horrifying truth. A tale of ants and parasitic flies.
The Rise of the White Ibis ~8:15pm
Run time: 15 minutes
Directed by: Zygmunt Bannock
From a destroyed habitat to becoming a local celebrity, the Australian White Ibis is no stranger to controversy. But is it worthy of the historic title of Olympic mascot?
Commercial Films
Made by professional photographers and filmmakers.
Grizzly Rewild ~8:30pm
Run time: 60 minutes
Directed by: Brad Quenville
“Grizzly Rewild” showcases five orphaned grizzly cubs being reared at the world’s only grizzly rewilding facility in Smithers, British Columbia and then follows them being released back to the wild wearing GPS collars. In a ground-breaking study, eminent bear biologist, Dr Lana Ciarniello tracks the progress of these bears over the next year to see whether they can survive without a mother to teach or protect them. It’s the first time rewilded grizzlies have ever been filmed readapting to life in the wild.
Namibia's Natural Wonders - Little Heroes, Big Hunters~9:30pm
Run time: 50 minutes
Directed by: Jens Westphalen and Thoralf Grospitz
The Kalahari is a dry and barren desert that nevertheless offers a surprising diversity of species. From the dry savannahs to the vast riverine landscapes: Namibia is the land of a thousand faces, wonders and stories. It is a world of little heroes and great hunters.
Animal Behavior Film Committee:
Chair: Barbara Clucas – Judges: Natalie Roberts, Amanda Puitiza, Natalia Aponte, and Julie Young
Interested in joining the committee? Please email [email protected]
Submissions for ABS 2025 Film Festival will open in January 2025: https://filmfreeway.com/AnimalBehaviorSocietyFilmFestival