Program
Sunday
11:30
How to create a photo book
Masterclass with Dan Dinu, Daniel Mîrlea, Dorin Bofan & László Potozky
Four special guests, who have so far created five nature photography books, will share with you what it meant for them to create such personal projects. Dan Dinu, Daniel Mîrlea, Dorin Bofan and László Potozky will tell you how much work, but also how much passion it takes to print a photo book, whether it is about a county, a region or a whole country.
If you are passionate about nature photography, you should not miss this event where you can discover the work behind the books: Harghita Magică, Nord, România Sălbatică, Terra Silva and Vâlcea Naturală.
The books can be ordered online by following the above links, and if you bring them to the festival they will be signed by the authors.
Admission is free subject to availability.
14:30
Bison Land
Filmed in Vânători-Neamț Nature Park by the same team that produced Wild Romania documentary, this short film brings a contemplative approach, punctuated with quotes from distinguished Romanian writers. With a rich natural setting, a history that inspired legends, spirituality found in some of the largest monastic communities in Europe and remarkable people who left their legacy in the national literature, this land is a place that you must discover.
Admission is free with a valid reservation*.
This documentary will be screened only in Romanian.
Q&A with Bogdan Papuc
Bogdan is the executive director of the Romanian Ecotourism Association for more than 10 years and he has been involved in projects for the development of ecotourism destinations, environmental friendly touristic infrastructure and the permanent promotion of Romania as an ecotourism destination in Europe. We will discuss together how important it is for nature and national parks to promote themselves through high quality documentary films.
Online bookings have been entirely taken for this screening, but we are waiting for you directly at the cinema where we can still offer access depending on remaining seats or cancellations.
15 min, Romanian language
Directed by Dan Dinu, Romania 2024
16:00
Together for Lynx
Not all countries are as lucky as Romania, and many have lost this iconic feline from their fauna. The lynx has a stable population in our country and this short film tells the story of the recovery of this animal in the Dinaric Mountains of Slovenia, helped by the relocation of animals from Romania.
Admission is free with a valid reservation*.
Q&A with Teodora Sin
Conservation manager and ecologist at ACDB, Teodora has been involved in large carnivore monitoring projects (particularly wolf and lynx) since 2012. For the LIFE Lynx project, she was one of the coordinators of the monitoring activities for lynx population in the project area and of the capture and relocation activities. Join her for this session to learn more about this unique project in Romania.
Online bookings have been entirely taken for this screening, but we are waiting for you directly at the cinema where we can still offer access depending on remaining seats or cancellations.
25 min, Slovenian language with Romanian subtitle
Directed by Gregor Šubic & Timotej Vrtnik, Slovenia 2023
17:30
Nature Architects
Two iconic animals disappeared from our country's fauna two hundred years ago. Although they are two completely different species in appearance, they have one remarkable thing in common: they create habitats that support the emergence and development of other animal and plant species. This film is produced by Wild Romana team and tells the story of these two nature architects while it shows the many connections between these animals, their environment and the benefits to humans.
Admission is free with a valid reservation*.
This documentary will be screened only in Romanian.
Q&A with Adrian Aldea & Liviu Ungureanu
After the screening, you will have the opportunity to learn more about these two fascinating species directly from those who work closely with them at the Conservation Carpathia Foundation. Adrian is a species reintroduction manager, who has an experience of 20 years in the environmental area and he is fascinated that he can support the recovery of the bison population in their natural habitat. Liviu is a species reintroduction specialist, has always wanted to work in nature and has specialised in beavers and he is now helping with their reintroduction in the Făgăraș Mountains.
Online bookings have been entirely taken for this screening, but we are waiting for you directly at the cinema where we can still offer access depending on remaining seats or cancellations.
77 min, Romanian language
Directed by Dan Dinu, Romania 2024
20:00
Audience Award Screening
We are closing the festival with the screening of the documentary that won the Audience Award and with good thoughts for the future edition.
Admission is free subject to availability.
* Your ticket guarantees your seat reservation, but in order not to lose access to the cinema, it must be scanned 15 minutes before the screening starts. Please respect the scheduled times in the programme.
* If you have a reservation and you are unable to attend the screening, we encourage you to send us a message and we will give someone else a chance to attend. Thus you are helping us to run the festival in the best possible conditions and to promote good behaviour.
