[2] The charity was founded in December 1987[2] from a trust which had operated since 1982, with the initial aim of encouraging and applauding excellence in the production of natural history films and television.
[2] The founders included Sir Peter Scott[1] and Christopher Parsons OBE, former Head of the BBC Natural History Unit.
At Wildscreen Festival wildlife filmmakers and broadcasters from different parts of the world met to view the latest productions, discuss issues of mutual interest, exchange ideas and compete for the Panda Awards.
[20] The two-day event in July 2023 brought talent and storytellers from around the world to Kenya's capital, as part of the organisation's mission to help create a more inclusive industry.
[21] In preparation for the 2020 edition of the festival, Wildscreen announced the launch of the newly revamped Panda Awards, the highest honour in the global wildlife and environmental film industry.
[23] Taking place in October 2024, WildPhotos was a one-day hybrid event held in Bristol,[24] celebrating some of the world's best wildlife photographers.
Wildscreen Exchange contains over 28,000 images and many hours of video that are being used all over the world for campaigns, education resources, community outreach, fundraising and online.
[1] Wildscreen is a registered charity under English law,[36] governed by a board of 10 independent trustees,[37] chaired by Laura Marshall, co-founder and CEO of Icon Films.