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20th - 24th November, Little Rann of Kutch, Gujarat
STORYTELLING
BOOTCAMP
Designed to discover the art of impact storytelling
Dates:
20th - 24th November' 2024
Destination:
The Program:
The Impact Storytelling Bootcamp is a comprehensive workshop on the art of effectively communicating issues and solutions related to culture, climate, communities, conservation and travel documentation, via the medium of photography and filmmaking.
LEARN THE ART OF IMPACT STORYTELLING WITH A SCIENCE FILMMAKER
Discover tales of resilience and change, document local issues, learn from leading storytellers and collaborate with a collective of storytellers keen on preserving our lasting heritage.
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The camp is specifically designed for enthusiasts who are passionate about building relevant narratives and telling stories to help spread awareness and create a meaningful impact on our society.
Joined by a collective of
Seekers x Storytellers
Oishimaya Sen
Conservation Writer
Johann Binny Kuruvilla
Storyteller - Kochi Heritage Project
Gokul D
Wildlife Photographer
Pubarun Basu
Forbes 30 under 30 Photographer
Akshay Bapat
Documentary Filmmaker
Kavya Narayanan
Biologist & Science Journalist
Experience Snapshot
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DAY 1
Meet the collective at Rann Riders, a premium resort 2.5hrs away from Ahmedabad. Kickstart with personal & mentor introductions & evening inspirations.
DAY 2
Mentorship and knowledge sharing sessions with the mentor on the art of photography & filmmaking.
DAY 3
Explore habitats that are crucial to thriving eco-systems and understanding the pristine flora and fauna.
DAY 4
Crafting stories and narratives based on climate change, local impact and conservation, we will spend the day shaping our stories for a final showcase
DAY 5
Head out with a renewed perspective to share your story.
Fostering the art of
Impact Storytelling
Creating awareness about climate change is the need of the hour, and one effective medium of doing this is through visual communication tools like photography and filmmaking. Films and photographs have the ability to engage us both emotionally as well as socially.
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By incorporating climate change and other relevant themes into films, there is potential for the creation of a new dimension to the spread of scientific ideas by sparkling citizen interest and simultaneously inspiring audiences to further engage in broader discussions on the issue itself.
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Program Snapshot
Climate Change: Deconstructing issues of climate change through impact driven visual communication
Nuances of visual storytelling: This session will cover art through the medium of films & travel documentation
Fundamentals of Photography & Filmmaking: From concept to final conceptualization. Get acquainted with the stages of production
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The Art of Editing: From raw files to the final product, a lot of things happen on an edit table.
Media Pitch: Here we discover an impactful project to submit your 1st 180 SEC showreel/photo story
Mentor on Board
Rakesh Rao
Science Photographer & Filmmaker
A photographer, filmmaker and a science enthusiast who specializes in documenting scientific expeditions and research activities. He has been involved in several projects with his work taking him to the three Cryospheric polar regions of our planet (Arctic, Antarctic and the Himalayas) making him amongst the few documentary film makers to do so. His recent film “The Climate Challenge” won the Best Science Film award at the International Science Film Festival of India.
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His work has been published in the book “90 Degrees South” and several of his photographs have been a part of international photo exhibitions, including the “Sur polar IV” held in Argentina in 2012, and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) open science congress meeting held in Portland, USA . He has contributed for several newspapers, digital publications, magazines including National Geographic Travelers India, Sky and Telescope and several others. His works has been featured in several magazines that includes Smart Photography, Goa Today, Timeline Goa and a number of online platforms the likes of The Better India and TheVIBE.
What to expect?
Curated Explorations
If storytelling is your thing, join this community of explorers, photographers, filmmakers, writers and storytellers, discover unseen & untold stories, gain insights by renowned professionals, exchange traditional knowledge, indulge in authentic explorations, meet local thought leaders and co-create magic on this journey of endless possibilities.
Documentary (Field Visits)
Find your niche in Impact Storytelling by exchanging knowledge with local leaders, meeting a resonating tribe and opening doors to potential collaborations with thought provoking storytellers. Curated with thought, the bootcamp is an immersive and authentic experience of workshops, film screenings, discussions and a mix of untold explorations & mentorship guidance from professionals on the art of impact storytelling.
Personal Mentorship
A one-of-a-kind experience with exposure to the leading minds in the field, our trip is heroed by renowned storytellers who will guide you to open your minds to diverse forms of storytelling & leadership.
Collective Learning
Films and photographs have the ability to engage us both emotionally as well as socially. By incorporating scientific research and relevant themes into films, there is potential for the creation of a new dimension to the spread of scientific ideas by sparkling citizen interest and simultaneously inspiring audiences to further engage in broader discussions on the issue itself.
THE STAY:
Rann Riders by Kaafila
In the far west of India, wedged hard under the ribs of the subcontinent and stretching to the Western horizon and the sea beyond, are the bleached flat lands of the Rann of Kuchh – Little & Greater.​
The ‘Little’ Rann of Kutch is a 4950 sq. km. saline desert in the Kutch Peninsula of western India that is dominated by vast salt pans, shrubby islands, seasonal nullahs, marshes and rocky hillocks or Dungars of volcanic origin​​
​It is a surprisingly rich haven for both wildlife and colourful nomadic cultures, which makes a perfect setting for the curious and sensitive traveller to explore and have an unwinding adventure.
WHY JOIN THIS COLLECTIVE?
Harness the power of storytelling to shape positive narratives, revive lost legacies and serve as sentinels to voices that need attention.
Break away from travel companies, and discover curated explorations to gain insights and knowledge about nature, climate, cultures & traditions that co-exist.
For a creative mix of travel and storytelling, meaningful conversations and break-through sessions designed to share perspectives
Meet a collective that aims to build collective awareness and drive social change toward the dire issues of our times, by means of storytelling and leadership actions that range across the niches of exploration, travel, writing, climate research, nature studies, scientific expeditions, photography and filmmaking and more.
Explore the art of impact storytelling by discovering untold narratives that intertwine with social impact, art, environmental conservation, climate actions and restoration of lost legacies.
Authentic and inspiring storytelling through the lens of local leaders, social entrepreneurs, natural history storytellers, communities and educators, leading the way.
We take travel seriously, as means to create livelihood, foster impact storytelling and build a conscious collective that aims to leave a positive imprint, using skill and knowledge exchange.
TRAVEL, INVESTMENTS, FAQ's
AUTHENTICALLY DESIGNED FOR CREATIVE EXPLORATION & KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE
Over 7 storytelling editions, a travel summit and the wilderness festival, we have hosted some of the finest storytelling mentors, worked on photo projects with local NGO's, documented local issues and have explored some of the most breath-taking & unexplored landscapes, from the vision of discovering life through the lens.
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Films and photographs have the ability to engage us both emotionally as well as socially. By incorporating scientific research and relevant themes into films, there is potential for the creation of a new dimension to the spread of scientific ideas by sparkling citizen interest and simultaneously inspiring audiences to further engage in broader discussions on the issue itself.
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We work at the intersection of creative exploration and impact storytelling. Fostering the use of photography, films and art to fuel environmental, cultural and social change.
A melting pot of inspirational storytellers getting together with keen seekers for the cause of building sustainable futures. A space where each attendee, creator, travel brand, conservationist or adventurer is a key influencer towards achieving a sustainable and collaborative way forward.
