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Nationality
  
Indian

Years active
  
2002-present

Name
  
Sandesh Kadur


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Born
  
19 November 1976 (age 47) (
1976-11-19
)
Bangalore

Books
  
Himalaya: Mountains of Life, Sahyadris, India's Western Ghats, a Vanishing Heritage

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National Geographic Explorer Sandesh Kadur is a Wildlife Film Maker and Conservation Photographer known for his contributions to Planet Earth II. Sandesh's films have been shown on television networks including National Geographic Channel, BBC, Discovery Channel and Animal Planet.

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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.

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Life

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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

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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

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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.

Films

  • 2015 Eastern Himalaya - Ancient Risks Future Threats Ashoka Tust
  • 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/ ATREE
  • 2013 Himalaya: Mountains of Life / ATREE
  • 2005 El Valle : The Rio Grande Delta / 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 / 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
  • 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

    Sandesh Kadur Wikipedia