NEWS
Documentary feature The Bough Breaks was screened for NatureScot at their Forvie NNR in October and at Cody Dock in London in early November.
It will also screen for NatureScot at their St Cyrus NNR and for Aquila Wildlife & Nature CIC in St Fillans later in November. It screens at Muir of Dinnet NNR in December and for Climate Action Aberdeen at NESCOL in January.2025. More dates in 2025 TBC.
The film is sponsored by Scottish Wild Beaver Group and Wildlifefilm.com and has screened since 2023 at venues throughout Scotland and the UK, including: King's College Conference Centre (Aberdeen), Scottish Rural College, Forvie National Nature Reserve, Dundreggan Rewilding Centre, Universal Hall (Findhorn) and Holbeck, Eden Court, Cromarty and An Lanntair Cinemas, For hosts including:
The National Trust for Scotland, NatureScot, Climate Week North East, University of York, University of Aberdeen, Trees for Life, Argaty Red Kites,
Findhorn Hinterland Trust .
It premiered at the Holbeck Cinema, LUMA Festival, University of York, in June '23. and further festival selections and awards include:
Winner of Best Environmental Film and Best Editing at the Cinematography and Photography Awards (London) - Aug. '23
Runner-Up/Finalist for Best Scottish Production at the Close:up Edinburgh Docufest - Oct. '23
Nominated for The North Light Award / Audience Award at Montrose LandXSea Fest 2024
Nominated for Best Documentary at Next Generation Indie Film Awards (USA) - Oct. '23
Nominated for Best Feature Documentary and SDG Films - Goal 15 - Life on Land at the Arctic Film Festival - April 2024
Awarded Honourable Mention for Directing and a Finalist for Best Documentary at AIMAFF (Athens) - May '23.
Finalist for Best Documentary at Denver Monthly Film Awards - July '23
Official Selection at Lane Doc Fest (USA) in Oct'24 and Ecocine Environmental & Human Rights Film Festival (Brazil) streamed live on Tao Play through Nov & Dec '23.
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ONLINE CONTENT
Ecologist & Wildlife Cameraman,
Danny Strong presents on our new online wildlife series,
The Outside In. He shares insights into the habits and habitats of some of his favourite species; with tips on how he goes about capturing them on film. Filmed on location in the Scottish Highlands; each episode concentrates on some of Scotland's most charismatic wildlife. Our
YouTube
channel also features shorts , trailers and commissions. Please like and subscribe to get updates.
DOCUMENTARY
Mousehole Films are members of PACT/ PACT UK INDIES They make documentary output, with a focus on Natural History, Conservation and Environment. New feature The Bough Breaks began its UK Screenings summer 2023 and continues to screen at selected venues and film festivals. The core team of, Caroline Strong (BBC, ITV, C4, BBC R3/4 & The World Service), Danny Strong (BWPA, Highly Commended Filmmaker) & Dr Gabriel Strong (BBC Forces of Nature), blend their unique combination of backgrounds in Ecology, Conservation & Environment, Theoretical Physics & STEM, Creative Media & The Arts, to produce moving, standalone stories that educate, challenge, and inspire.
CORPORATE
Mousehole Films accept promotional commissions, with Natural History themes. Clients include: The Library of Innerpeffray, The University of York, Environment Department, Perth & Kinross Leader Programme - Heather Hills Honey, Coupar Angus Pride of Place, popular folk band, Arcelia and Comrie Heritage Group. Shorts in support of charities include the National Trust,
OneKind
and Trees for Life. Check out our
Testimonials page.
AWARDS
Latest documentary feature The Bough Breaks has been awarded, nominated or selected in 10 national or international film festivals so far. Danny Strong, ecologist and wildlife cameraman, had two of his short films Highly Commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2018. Feature documentary The Village on the Loch 2018, also had a successful festival journey, winning a total of 14 Awards, 3 further Finalist Nominations, and 3 Semi Finalist placings. Official Selections and screenings included: Bosnia & Herzegovina Tourism Festival (Sarajevo 2019), and HIFF - Hebrides International Film Festival (Harris & Lewis 2019).
The Bough Breaks is now available to screen for your event.
Please contact the team if you would like to purchase a licence.
07917 813 110
or email
carolinestrong@live.co.uk
danielfbean@hotmail.co.uk