Paul Inglis Media :: Filming Projects
Paul Inglis is an independent natural history filmmaker and he has a number of projects on the go, all at different stages of the development. This page contains some of his latest work. He regularly works alone in the field, shooting, directing and sound recording. If you are interested in any of these projects please contact Paul Inglis directly.
Gobbag Vooar
Produced · Directed · Camera · Sound · Edit
This is a short educational documentary about the lives of the basking shark that enter the Isle of Man coastal waters from May through to September. The film has aptly been named ‘Gobbag Vooar’ which is a Manx name meaning Big Mouth. Filming has come to a close for 2008 but it is hoped that the remaining footage including underwater scenes required to complete this production will be acquired in 2009.
Celtic Crow
Produced · Directed · Camera · Sound · Edit
A documentary, that will commence filming this upcoming winter and will continue until the following winter. It’s themed as a year in the life of the ‘Chough’ aka the ‘Celtic Crow’, which is a member of the crow family. The Chough is cliff dwelling bird and the Isle of Man provides the perfect habitat for them as it has lots of rocky coastline with fields coming down to the coast where they can forage. Along with the mild climate as a result of the Gulf Stream there is an abundance of insect life for them to feed on. In the winter they gather in large flocks so it's relatively easy to spot them as well being able to hear their noisy call which sounds like a che-oww.
Hen Harriers
Produced · Directed · Camera · Sound · Edit
Another project for this coming winter is the ‘Hen Harrier’. The Isle of Man
in fact has the biggest Hen Harrier roost in Western Europe and its heather uplands are ideal hunting territory for these birds. It has been known for more than eighty birds to come back and spend the night in the same place. The reserve allows visitors to see dozens of these wonderful birds of prey fly right over their heads!
The British Cave Spider
Produced · Directed · Camera · Sound · Edit
A difficult production that will get underway in 2009 is about a rarely know or seen giant creepy crawly which spends its entire life in total darkness known as the ‘British Cave Spider’. It is amongst one of the biggest British spiders. They sit in caves catching the occasional fly, gnat or woodlouse that comes their way. One of the most distinctive features of its habitat is the balls of silk hanging down from the cave ceiling. These large, teardrop shaped cotton wool objects are the spiders' egg sacs and can contain up to 1,000 spiderlings. When they first come out they are attracted to light unlike the adults simply because they need to find new areas to colonise.
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