Canadian Producer/Director Lis Oakham explains ‘Tree Time’, portraying plants as characters and her advice for aspiring female directors in the natural history industry.

“Dive into a world where a single life can last a thousand years, with David Attenborough. See things no eye has ever seen, and discover the dramatic, beautiful plant life of Earth.” - The Green Planet

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This Q&A was recorded on 3 November 2022 as part of Wildscreen Festival 2022. ‘The Green Planet: Human Worlds’’ was selected for Wildscreen’s Official Selection.

CREDITS -
Moderator - Gabriella Carr
Editor - Louise Bray
Speaker - Elisabeth Oakham

CHAPTERS -
00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Directing experience
02:38 - Key challenges of filming plants
04:30 - A passion for plants
06:20 - Human contributors and plants
09:15 - Optimism and solutions
14:25 - Production length
15:30 - Favourite moments from production
20:00 - Inspiring an audience to make change
21:40 - Advice for aspiring female Directors
25:10 - Looking for: Commissioners
27:00 - Wrap Up