Sandesh Kadur

Sandesh Kadur

Sandesh Kadur
Born (1976-11-19) 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 known for his contributions to Planet Earth II.[2] Sandesh's films have been shown on television networks including National Geographic Channel, BBC,[3] Discovery Channel[4] and Animal Planet.

Sandesh is a Senior Fellow of The International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP) and co-founder of Felis Creations a visual arts company based in Bangalore, India, which work on a variety of projects ranging from natural history documentaries to art and still photography.[5]

Life

Sandesh exposes the need for conservation and encourages protection of the world’s biodiversity.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. He was motivated when his father presented him an SLR film camera and a bundle of National Geographic films during his birthday. 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

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
Year Title Episodes Broadcaster
2016 Planet Earth II 2. Mountains 4.Grasslands BBC
2015 India: Natures Wonderland[6] BBC
2014 Wonders of the Monsoon[7] BBC
2011 Return of The Clouded Leopards[8] National Geographic
2011 Secrets of Wild India[9] 1 Elephant Kingdom National Geographic
2008 Secrets of King Cobra[10] National Geographic
2008 Natural World The Mountains of the Monsoon[3][11] BBC
2002 Sahyadris - Mountains of the Monsoon Discovery Channel

Films

Books

Publications

Contributions as Photographer

Awards

Personal

Photography

Documentaries

References

  1. ↑ http://www.nationalgeographic.co.in/explorers/bios/sandesh-kadur/
  2. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/planet-earth-ii/biogs
  3. 1 2 Sandesh Kadur (2009-09-05). "BBC Two - Natural World, 2008-2009, The Mountains of the Monsoon". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  4. ↑ "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom". Press.discovery.com. 2010-03-09. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  5. ↑ http://www.felis.in/about
  6. ↑ "India: Natures Wonderland". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  7. ↑ "Wonders of the Monsoon". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  8. ↑ "Return Of The Clouded Leopards | Nat Geo Wild". Natgeotv.com.au. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ DHNS. "Behind the bite side". Deccanherald.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  11. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00gslkc
  12. ↑ http://vat2015.cmsvatavaran.org/npopup.php?id=VAT2015_N_073#
  13. ↑ "Book Release - Sahyadris -India's Western Ghats". Lokvani.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  14. ↑ "HIMALAYA ! Mountains of Life". Himalayabook.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  15. ↑ "Sandesh Kadur | EL VALLE". Riograndebook.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
  16. ↑ "Cloud Pleasers" (PDF). Sandeshkadur.com. Retrieved 2012-10-26.
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