Sarah-Jane Walsh, Natalie Clements | 2024 | 6 min.
2026 Official Selection
Set against the serene backdrop of rural Wales, this short documentary follows wildlife ecologist Lee Jenkins and his two German Pointers—Neo and pup-in-training Cariad—as they search for elusive otters. Using scent detection to guide camera trap placement, the team gathers crucial evidence to protect these endangered animals. Shot from a dog’s-eye view with immersive cinematography, the film offers a poetic glimpse into conservation through the nose and eyes of a canine detective.
| March 14, 2026 | Fredericksburg | VA | University of Mary Washington (The Ballroom) |
| March 7, 2026 | San José | CA | Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship |
Sarah-Jane Walsh - Director
Sarah-Jane Walsh is a UK-based Producer/Director with over a decade of experience crafting impactful, character-driven science and natural history films. Her work includes contributions to Emmy- and BAFTA-winning series such as Planet Earth II, Our Planet, and Mammals.
With a PhD in marine biology, she brings a perspective that fuses scientific depth with creative vision, telling stories that are both emotionally resonant and intellectually engaging. She gravitates toward human-centred narratives that explore our relationship with the natural world, often amplifying underrepresented voices in conservation.
Her debut independent short, The Detectorists (2024), marks a shift toward filmmaking that prioritises narrative strength and emotional impact — using story as a vehicle for connection, reflection, and change.
Sarah-Jane is co-founder of the Wildlife Camerawomen Community, a board member of the Wildlife Cinematographer Diversity Fund, and a committed advocate for equity in factual storytelling.
Natalie Clements - Director of Photography
Natalie Clements is a Cardiff-based wildlife cinematographer with over 15 years of experience in broadcast television. Specialised in capturing the intricate behaviors and conservation stories of the natural world. Her work often documents rewilding projects, tracking endangered species such as cheetahs, African painted dogs, and gorillas from the UK to remote regions of Africa, including Congo, Gabon, South Africa, and Tanzania.
Natalie's cinematography explores the intimate, often unseen connections between animals, landscapes, and the people who protect them. With a background in both factual entertainment and natural history, she brings a unique blend of narrative instinct and visual sensitivity to her storytelling. She is also a certified drone operator and has experience working in various challenging environments, including the Sahara Desert, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Congo Basin .
In addition to her fieldwork, Natalie has contributed to BBC Springwatch, Winterwatch, and Autumnwatch, providing content that highlights the beauty and urgency of wildlife conservation. Her dedication to the craft has earned her recognition within the wildlife cinematography community
