#50 Wildlife Filmmaking | Alex Goetz

Wildlife Filmmaking can be exciting, but it comes with a set of unique challenges most filmmakers don't experience. This week Alex Goetz, Wildlife Filmmaker, shares how he broke into wildlife filmmaking for the BBC, Nat Geo, and PBS. In this episode Alex shares how to get started, how filmmakers get paid, and the gear he uses to capture animal habits in the wild.Listen to learn how you can get started in wildlife filmmaking.  Key points:1:32 - Getting into wildlife filmmaking7:14 - Crew in the field 9:06 - How long are shoots & getting paid10:34 - How to get started in wildlife filmmaking16:17 - Wildlife Film Festivals 17:42 - Union for Wildlife Filmmakers19:19 - Day rates for outdoor filmmakers21:44 - Gear he uses27:05 - Oh no moment 29:28 - Toughest part of job31:50 - Favorite story from the field 35:27 - Upcoming projectsLinks:Running Wild MediaStaff Me UpJackson Wild Film FestivalInternational Wildlife Film Festival Wild Screen Film Festival A Goetz Film Alex Instagram Connect with the Practical FilmmakerFollow The Practical Filmmaker on InstagramWatch more episodes on YouTubeFind more filmmaking resources