National Film and Television School Graduate Tom Hanner delves into his sources of inspiration, his passion for the hidden world of beetles and what it was like handling antique specimens in the Natural History Museum.

"A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small yet mighty creatures who keep the world turning – beetles. They have been successful for millions of years, yet today they’re in serious trouble; what does the future hold for these incredibly important animals, and for us if they disappear?" - The Caretakers

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This Q&A was recorded on 4 November 2022 as part of Wildscreen Festival 2022. ‘The Caretakers’ was selected for Wildscreen’s Official Selection.

CREDITS:
Moderator - Gabriella Carr
Editor - Louise Bray
Speaker - Tom Hanner

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - 00:30 - Intro
00:30 - 04:20 - Experience Directing So Far / Studying Science and Storytelling
04:20 - 07:30 - Volunteering at Wildscreen 2018
07:30 - 11:00 - Tom's Sources of Inspiration
11:00 - 12:45 - Using Visual Flair to Capture Attention
12:45 - 15:18 - Keeping Insects in the Kitchen
15:18 - 18:43 - Gaining Access to Natural History Museum Specimens
18:43 - 21:00 - His Favouite Moment of Production
21:00 - 23:10 - Upcoming Projects
23:10 - 25:00 - Tom's Looking For Production Companies
25:00 - 26:47 - Any Aspiring Filmmakers Can Reach Out