Author readings followed by documentary shorts film screening (Cinema Castillet)

Panelists who spoke on the Nature Writing panel earlier this morning, along with invited guests, will be reading a selection of their work. A variety of film shorts will be screened after their readings. Short Films “I follow rivers” Synopsis This piece is a personal exploration of the perceived/false distinction that exists between humanity and […]

“The Feminine Perspective” (Salon Rose)

What is particular about the perspective that women bring to films, photographs, writing and art about nature and the wild world? Are there subjects that interest women, which are not addressed by men? Do women look at the wild world differently? This panel will explore the unique, innovative, and often collaborative approach women creators employ […]

Arati Kumar-Rao

Arati Kumar-Rao

Arati Kumar-Rao is a National Geographic Explorer, independent environmental photographer, writer, and artist documenting the slow violence of ecological degradation. She crisscrosses the South Asian subcontinent following a single story, across seasons, sometimes over years, in order to chronicle South Asia’s changing landscapes and climate, and its effect on livelihoods and biodiversity. She communicates through […]