S.O.F.A In The Wild

Wildlife In Crisis is a four part series shedding light on Hoo Pub, Bua Noi, Zaytin and wildlife trafficking.Part Three: with Daniel Stiles, a leading Wildlife Trade Investigator who explains how exactly wildlife trafficking works. He also shares his experiences of Bua Noi and Pata Zoo and discusses the similarities between her case and the more recent story of Zaytin, a trafficked baby gorilla, currently held captive in Istanbul, Turkey. Unless the authorities agree to release him, he is destined to become the next Bua Noi.Released for Free Bua Noi Day

Wildlife In Crisis is a four part series shedding light on Hoo Pub, Bua Noi, Zaytin and wildlife trafficking.Part One: with Sinjira Apaitan, a Thai activist who has spent nearly 40 years fighting for the only gorilla in Thailand, Bua Noi. Bua Noi was trafficked and lives isolated, in highly unsuitable conditions in Pata Zoo, located on the top of a derelict shopping mall. Sinjira is also raising awareness for Hoo Pub, a young bull elephant who died during relocation due to human-wildlife conflict after questionable actions by veterinarians and authorities.Released for Free Bua Noi Day

Dr. Jane Goodall’s influence lives on in art, in film, in activism, and in the choices people make every day. As we remember her birthday on April 3rd, now known officially as Jane Goodall Day, Margot Raggett MBE, Charmaine Quinn, Jack Wootton, Jes Hooper and Francesco Bori share their personal memories her. Their films ‘Portrait Of Pockets’, ‘Ethicall’ and ‘Civet Coffee: From Rare To Reckless’ , all endorsed by Jane, are screening as part of S.O.F.A Fringe until April 30th via sofafilmfestival.com

Tracey Winter Glover, JD is a filmmaker, author, and founder of Sweet Peeps Farm Sanctuary, a microsanctuary that provides lifelong care to chickens rescued from animal agriculture. In this episode she talks to us about her journey to becoming Vegan, advocacy for animals and humans, what chickens are really like and her future feature film. Her documentaries ‘Meet the Chickens’ and award-winning ‘Until All Are Free’ are screening as part of S.O.F.A Fringe until March 31st via sofafilmfestival.com

Alexa Elliott is the creator of Changing Seas, a television series that has taken viewers into coral kingdoms, polar nights, and the far edges of marine discovery. A Fellow of the Explorer’s Club she is the winner of 12 Emmy Awards, a National Academy of Sciences Communication Award, and the Silver Circle Award for a lifetime of achievement. Through her films, she’s given us stories of scientists, explorers, and the ocean itself — stories that remind us that wonder and urgency often swim side by side. If you ever needed proof that film can make us see the ocean — and ourselves — differently, Alexa’s work is a perfect place to start. Join us as we take a dive into her world of oceanic discovery and experiences filming in challenging locations.Two of her films — Changing Seas: Whales in a Plastic Ocean and California Sea Otters: Life on the Edge are screening as part of the festival on sofafilmfestival.com until October 24 and then as part of our Fringe Series until October 31st.

Mariclare Carey-Jones is a radio presenter for the BBC. She is also an independent film-maker with her own production company. In this episode we discuss the unethical breeding practises that lead to dog breeds such as French Bulldogs having severe illness such as BOAS and spinal problems as her own pup Pierre did plus she spills the behind-the-scenes details on making her other films relating to elephants in Laos and a vegetarian shepherd who breeds sheep for conservation and not the food chain. You can watch ‘Pierre’s Tale’, ‘Saving Gentle Giants’ and ‘The Veggie Shepherd’ between September 19 – 26 via sofafilmfestival.com

From swimming with Orcas, talking conservation and rescue, being an educator, animal expert, behaviourist and documentary presenter, Ryan Parker gives us an eye opening, behind the scenes, look into the fascinating world of wildlife conservation and the scary realities of the exotic pet trade. Follow his journey and learn what it takes to work within the animal kingdom.

Join us for the very first episode of S.O.F.A In The Wild and our very special guests to discuss their music video 'Change', being released for Earth Day on April 22nd, and film 'Connection' both of which inspire us to care about the Environment.Nova is the extremely talented 11 year old singer and song writer behind 'Change' and this is her very first interview, giving us a look into who she is and why encouraging change amongst her peers is important to her.Daniel and Bayou are the husband and wife team behind Dream Team Directors, the production house that filmed both projects. Multi-award winners, they talk to us about the challenges of filming environment projects and give us a look behind the scenes.