CLIVE ARDAGH, founder of Onward Productions. 

I have always been fascinated by how people are connected to their environment and to nature. For many years, I have been making promotional films and documentaries for a variety of organisations – ranging from nature conservation, agriculture and sustainability to cycling, locally produced food & drink and museums.

I have lived half my working life in rural Norway, where I worked with businesses, schools, artists and culture projects. Through my research, which includes two masters degrees, (MSc Holistic Science & MA Media in Development) and my many years of experience as a filmmaker, I have developed a nuanced, in depth approach to documenting nature and our complex relationship with it. I often work with trusted colleagues who bring additional skills such as drone operation, motion graphics and editing to my film projects.

I am currently developing London Nature Films, a festival devoted to films from green spaces in the UK capital.

Recent work includes promotion films for Drinkable Rivers, South Downs National Park and Schumacher College