How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood'
Summary
Sir David Attenborough helped create a major wildlife film industry based in Bristol, England, which produces 80% of the world’s top natural history TV shows. His groundbreaking series "Life on Earth" brought global attention and big investments to wildlife filming, turning it into a major international business.Key Facts
- Bristol is the main center for wildlife film production, making 80% of high-quality natural history TV worldwide.
- Sir David Attenborough helped build this industry by creating landmark shows and attracting global funding.
- His 1979 series "Life on Earth" was watched by 15 million people in the UK and 500 million globally.
- "Life on Earth" cost over £1 million to make, a large budget for that time, and was filmed in over 100 locations.
- The series introduced American investment into wildlife programming through a deal with Warner Brothers.
- The Wildscreen Festival in Bristol, held every two years, is a major event for the wildlife film industry.
- Many leading companies like National Geographic, Netflix, Apple, and Disney now rely on Bristol's expertise.
- Producers who worked with Attenborough, like Keith Scholey, say his influence helped their careers and the growth of the industry.
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