Global Wildlife Fair Film Screening - Wildlife conservation and community champions

About the Films

A Selection of Films on Wildlife Conservation and Community Champions

Curated by Aanchal Kapur

This special selection features four films exploring wildlife conservation, community champions, human–wildlife coexistence, and the protection of endangered species and fragile ecosystems.

1. Shadows of Harmony (Living with Bears in Zanskar)

Filmmakers: Sheikh Harris and Tsering Yangskit

Producers: Green Hub Western Himalayas and Royal Enfield

Duration: 16 minutes 57 seconds

Languages: English and Ladakhi

Set in Zanskar, this film explores the growing conflict between Himalayan brown bears and local communities. It highlights efforts by the Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust to reduce conflict through awareness, technology, and sustainable solutions that promote coexistence and protect both people and wildlife.

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2. Friend of the Floricans

Director and Producer: Biont, Samreen Farooqui (Roundglass Sustain)

Duration: 15 minutes 43 seconds

Language: Hindi

Set in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lower Dibang Valley, this film follows Ipra Mekola’s efforts to protect the critically endangered Bengal Florican. As a member of the Idu Mishmi community, she champions conservation despite challenges, demonstrating the importance of local leadership and community participation in protecting threatened species and their habitats.

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3. Birds and Buffaloes (A Story of Two Van Gujjar Boys)

Filmmakers: Karamat Ali, Taufeek and Varun Chauva

Producers: Green Hub Western Himalayas and Royal Enfield

Duration: 16 minutes 46 seconds

Languages: Hindi and Gaujri

This film follows two young Van Gujjar boys whose lives take different paths. While one develops a passion for birding, the other continues his family’s traditional buffalo-rearing lifestyle. Their stories reflect the evolving relationship between cultural traditions, community identity, and the natural environment.

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4. Echoes of Dugong

Director: Saumya Kiran Deva

Year: 2025

Duration: 3 minutes 35 seconds

Format: Animation

Language: Telugu with English subtitles

This animated short portrays a dugong whose peaceful existence is disrupted by human activity in the Andaman waters. Through visual storytelling, it highlights the fragile relationship between marine wildlife and people, encouraging reflection on the importance of protecting vulnerable marine ecosystems.

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Why Attend?

• Experience compelling stories of wildlife conservation and community action.
• Understand the challenges of human–wildlife coexistence.
• Explore conservation perspectives across diverse ecosystems.
• Appreciate the role of local communities in protecting nature.

Join Us

Register for an engaging cinematic experience celebrating wildlife, conservation, and community champions.

Date: 27 October 2026

Time: 7:00 PM

Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Presented by: Global Wildlife Fair × RoundGlass Sustain

Curated by: Aanchal Kapur

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