Sandesh Kadur
| Sandesh Kadur | |
|---|---|
 Sandesh Kadur | |
| Born |
19 November 1976 Bangalore |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Website | |
| http://www.sandeshkadur.com | |
National Geographic Explorer[1] Sandesh Kadur is a Wildlife Film Maker and Conservation Photographer. Sandesh's films have been shown on television networks including National Geographic Channel, BBC,[2] Discovery Channel[3] and Animal Planet. Sandesh is a Fellow of The International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP).
Life
From behind his camera, Sandesh Kadur sees the world from a very different angle. Through the use of images both still and video, Sandesh exposes the need for conservation and encourages protection of the world’s biodiversity. His photographs have been published widely in books and magazines while his documentaries with subjects ranging from king cobras to clouded leopards have been aired worldwide on the BBC, Discovery, and National Geographic networks. Over the years, Sandesh’s work has garnered many top awards including the CIWEM Environmental Photographer of the Year, Nature’s Best Award, International Conservation Photographer Award, as well as twice being nominated for a Green Oscar at Wildscreen.
Early life
As a child Sandesh enjoyed watching nature. Sandesh was motivated when his father presented him an SLR film camera and a bundle of National Geographic films during his birthday. He spent most of his teenage studying the biodiversity of India, Mexico and South America. He has traveled extensively in the Western Ghats and the Himalayas.
Education
Sandesh Kadur did his schooling from The Home School, Bangalore and graduated in Wildlife Biology from The University of Texas at Brownsville.
Recognitions
In 2013 Sandesh was recognized by National Geographic Society as an Emerging Explorer and also received the North American Nature Photographers (NANPA) Vision Award in recognition of early career excellence and continuation of vision and inspiration to others in nature photography, conservation, and education.
Projects
Images, Sandesh feels, have the power to move people in a way nothing else can, and it is this power he hopes to harness through his work and inspire his audience to protect and appreciate what remains of the wilderness. A few years ago he founded Felis Creations - a media and visual arts company that focuses on creating content that inspires conservation. Sandesh is an Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
Wildlife Documentaries
- 2014 BBC Wonders of the Monsoon[4]
- 2011 National Geographic Return of The Clouded Leopards[5]
- 2011 National Geographic Secrets of Wild India[6] Episode 1 Elephant Kingdom
- 2009 National Geographic Secrets of King Cobra[7]
- 2008 BBC Natural World The Mountains of the Monsoon[2]
- 2002 Sahyadris - Mountains of the Monsoon[8]
Films
- 2012 Incredible India
- 2010 North-Eastern Diaries
- 2006 The Return of The Ridley - Kemp's ridley sea turtle
- 2004 Nature of South Texas NASA/GSF
- 2003 Destination Nature- South India / Magrack Networks
- 2003 Destination Nature- El Cielo Mexico / Magrack Networks
- 2002 Sahyadris - Mountains of the Monsoon
Books
- 2004 Sahyadris: India's Western Ghats[9]/ ATREE
- 2013 Himalaya: Mountains of Life[10] / ATREE
- 2005 El Valle : The Rio Grande Delta[11] / Gorgas Science Foundation
Publications
- 2013 BBC Wildlife Magazine March 2013 / Snake Charms
- 2013 BBC Knowledge August 2013 / Saving the Unicorn
- 2013 Nature 's Best Photography / Indian Fol Pups
- 2013 Saevus March/April 2013 / Of Clouds and Silver Linings
- 2012 National Geographic Traveller September 2012 / Macro Photography
- 2012 BBC Wildlife Magazine August 2012[12] / Cloud Pleases
- 2010 Current Conservation Volume 5 Issue 1 2010 / Hunting in India
Contributions as Photographer
- 2011 Handbook of the Mammals of the world Vol 2
- 2011 Conservation Biology / Universities Press
- 2010 Survey of The Environment The Hindu
- 2009 Handbook of the Mammals of the world Vol 1
Current projects
Currently based in India, Sandesh is exploring the Himalaya, another endangered ecosystem in critical need of conservation. He is a fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers[13] and The International Association of Wildlife Filmmakers.[14] He is the director of Felis Creations, a visual-arts company based in India, which focuses on creating content that inspires conservation. He regularly shares his knowledge of photography through lectures and workshops on digital photography and wildlife photography.
Awards
Personal
- 2013 National Geographic Emerging Explorer
- 2005 Infosys - Young Achiever of the Year Award –India
Photography
- 2013 North American Nature Photographers Association(NANPA) -Vision Award
- 2013 Nature’s Best Windland Smith Rice Awards – Wildlife
- 2012 International Conservation Photography Awards –Honorable Mention
- 2010 International Conservation Photography Award – 1st Place
- 2010 Highly Commended – BBC Wildlife photographer of the Year – One Earth Award
- 2009 International Wildlife Film Festival - Merit Award for New Talent, Sandesh Kadur
- 2008 Environmental Photographer of the Year CIWEM – Winner – Natural World
- 2003 Brownsville International Art Contest
- 2002 Wildbird Annual Photography Contest
Documentaries
- 2012 Secrets of Wild India - Elephant Kingdom Best Television Series – IWFF-Montana
- 2011 North-eastern Diaries – Finalist Best Series – Vatavaran Festival – New Delhi - India
- 2011 North-eastern Diaries – Official Selection at the Reel Earth Film Festival - NZ
- 2011 North-eastern Diaries – Best Short Film Nominee – Roscar Awards (March 2011)
- 2010 Secrets of the King Cobra Festival International du Film Animalier – Award for Species Conservation
- 2010 North-eastern Diaries Wildscreen Film Festival – Green Oscar Nominee
- 2009 Mountains of the Monsoon Chicago Intl’ Film Festival – Silver Plaque - Cinematography
- 2003 Mountains of the Monsoon Vatavaran Film Festival – Special Jury Award for Wildlife Conservation, New Delhi
- 2003 Mountains of the Monsoon Houston Worldfest - Gold REMI award for Creative Excellence
- 2002 Mountains of the Monsoon Wildscreen Film Festival – Green Oscar nominee BBC Newcomer of the Year award
- 2002 International Wildlife Film Festival - Missoula, Montana- Merit Award for Cinematography
References
- ↑ http://www.nationalgeographic.co.in/explorers/bios/sandesh-kadur/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sandesh Kadur (2009-09-05). "BBC Two - Natural World, 2008-2009, The Mountains of the Monsoon". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom". Press.discovery.com. 2010-03-09. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Wonders of the Monsoon". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Return Of The Clouded Leopards | Nat Geo Wild". Natgeotv.com.au. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ P. Oppili (2012-04-05). "Today's Paper / NATIONAL : ‘Secrets of Wild India' bags award at International Wildlife Film Festival". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ DHNS. "Behind the bite side". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ http://www.cmsvatavaran.org/vatavaran2003/the_festival/wildlife/10.htm
- ↑ "Book Release - Sahyadris -India's Western Ghats". Lokvani.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "HIMALAYA ! Mountains of Life". Himalayabook.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Sandesh Kadur | EL VALLE". Riograndebook.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "Cloud Pleasers". Sandeshkadur.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "International League of Conservation Photographers – News Watch". Newswatch.nationalgeographic.com. 2011-11-07. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
- ↑ "IAWF Member Profile : Sandesh Kadur :". Iawf.org.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
External links
- Sandesh Kadur official website
- Felis Creations official website
- National Geographic Emerging Explorer