![]() She says National Geographic continues to fund groundbreaking, field-based scientific research. “You know I think a lot of people are familiar with you know the Jacques Cousteaus, the Jane Goodalls, you know Diane Fossey, the Leakeys those are people we’ve funded throughout our history,” said Rebecca Martin, director of the expeditions counsel. (Learn more about Maser’s Kayaking Bolivia project online: ) “But it’s not necessarily the money that’s the most valuable part of these small grants it’s the people you meet and people you get to collaborate with and just the opportunities that you get by being associated with National Geographic.” The young explorers grant is a small grant. “Working with National Geographic it really opens doors. Now he’s a professional adventure filmmaker. Maser, who’s now 26, pitched his expedition idea to National Geographic in consideration of a Young Explorers Grant. “So we launched an expedition to study these glaciers and then paddle the rivers that flow with the melt waters of these glaciers.” “A lot of their water comes from melting glaciers that are rapidly receding because of climate change,” Maser said. Maser’s project for National Geographic proposed to demonstrate through a paddling adventure how a warming planet might impact the availability of water in a major city like La Paz. “I got a young explorer grant in 2009 for a project in Bolivia that blended climate change with white-water kayaking,” he said. Young Exploper Grantee Andy Maser Photo by Mark Christmas It is this authenticity that adventure filmmaker and past National Geographic Younger Explorer Grant recipient Andy Maser brings to the magazine. I mean the cultural element is fine, but it just has to be authentic.” Don’t add the cultural element as a tag-on. “If it’s something about adventure make it adventure. “We’ve got really good radar for things that are shoehorned in kind of improperly,” McGruder said. But he warns new applicants not to make up the social and culture significance the magazine is known for in their stories. ![]() He helps to pick from among the many projects that apply for support and funding. Gregory McGruder, vice president of public programs at National Geographic also sits on the Expeditions counsel as well as the Young Explorers Grant counsel. ![]() ‘So really think about how this is going to be visually different,” she said “what great characters we have and what’s that great payoff that will keep viewers tuned in.”ĭeveloping content across a variety of different media National Geographic is looking for new and exciting stories. In this seminar Regan encourages them to keep a few things in mind. And those gathered here want to be among the next group of explorers. ![]() ![]() Since 1888 National Geographic has supported more than 10,000 expeditions to the most remote corners of the globe. Who can forget the image of early human ancestors discovered at Olduvai Gorge or the hunting eyes of the “Afghan girl” Sharbat Gula? Those vivid pictures and compelling stories have inspired people for generations to travel the world in search of adventure and scientific discovery. “Think about what the hook would be, what would make viewers when they tune in for the first 5 minutes say, ‘Oh, my God! I have to stick around and see if they’re going to solve this mystery if they’re going to accomplish this quest’.”įor many, like those at this seminar, the dream of exploration began between the pages of National Geographic Magazine. “In brief it’s basically looking for great adventures, adventures with great payoffs, a great discovery,” Regan said. Carrie Regan, Vice president of specials development at National Geographic Television tells young photographers, writers and filmmakers what she wants to see and hear in a pitch. Their works may land on television, on the web or the famous magazine with the bright yellow border. If you’ve ever wondered how you might become an explorer for National Geographic believe it or not it can be as simple as attending a seminar.ĭuring the Banff Mountain Film Festival in a conference room at the Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada aspiring young explorers learn the ropes of turning their dreams of adventure into an assignment for National Geographic. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Email | RSS | More Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed ![]()
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