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FROM EXPEDITION TO EPISODE: TURNING WILD JOURNEY INTO COMPELLING STORIES
RGS EXPLORE WEEKEND SPEAKER: ADVENTURE & SURVIVAL TALK & JUNGLE EXPEDITION WORKSHOP
FROM EXPEDITION TO EPISODE: TURNING WILD JOURNEY INTO COMPELLING STORIES
KENDAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
Sat 22 November, 2025, 11:30 AM - 12:29 PM GMT
What does it take to transform an extraordinary expedition into a broadcast-worthy TV episode?
This practical and inspiring workshop pulls back the curtain on the process of developing, filming, and pitching adventure stories for television. Drawing from real-world experiences on remote shoots across Gabon, Ecuador, Bhutan, and beyond, Beki Henderson shares insights from the field to the edit suite. Whether you’re an adventurer with a vision, a filmmaker looking to break into factual TV, or an NGO exploring documentary partnerships, this session equips you with tools to shape meaningful, ethical, and cinematic stories.
STORYTELLING IN THE WILD: ALDO KANE, BEKI HENDERSON AND DAN O'NEILL.
RGS EXPLORE WEEKEND SPEAKER: ADVENTURE & SURVIVAL TALK & JUNGLE EXPEDITION WORKSHOP
FROM EXPEDITION TO EPISODE: TURNING WILD JOURNEY INTO COMPELLING STORIES
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KENDAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
Sat 22 November, 2025, 14:30 - 15:30 GMT
From the Amazon rainforest to remote Himalayan villages, adventure storytelling carries a responsibility. This panel explores the line between showcasing wild beauty and unintentionally exploiting it. Topics include consent in remote communities, impact on environments, and how to use storytelling as a force for advocacy rather than voyeurism.
Speakers:
Aldo Kane
Beki Henderson
Dan O'Neill
RGS EXPLORE WEEKEND SPEAKER: ADVENTURE & SURVIVAL TALK & JUNGLE EXPEDITION WORKSHOP
RGS EXPLORE WEEKEND SPEAKER: ADVENTURE & SURVIVAL TALK & JUNGLE EXPEDITION WORKSHOP
KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL TOUR, PENRITH 7TH MARCH & CHESTER 10th MARCH
RGS EXPLORE WEEKEND 2025
Into the Wild: Adventure, Ethics, and Survival
RGS, Sat 1st Nov 2025
From Africa's impenetrable rainforests to Antarctica's icy wilderness, expeditions carry great responsibility. This talk explores where adventure, ethics, and safety collide - and examines the fine line between careful safety planning and challenging exploration
Tropical Jungle Expedition Workshop RGS, Sat 1st Nov 2025
Storytelling Workshop
RGS, Sun 2nd Nov 2025
KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL TOUR, PENRITH 7TH MARCH & CHESTER 10th MARCH
KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL TOUR, PENRITH 7TH MARCH & CHESTER 10th MARCH
KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL TOUR, PENRITH 7TH MARCH & CHESTER 10th MARCH
We’re excited to be joined on stage at our Penrith and Chester UK Tour dates for a live Q&A session with the BAFTA-nominated TV Producer Beki Henderson.
With over a decade of experience capturing stories from the world’s most remote and extreme locations, Beki is the driving force behind some of the most iconic TV adventurers.
Beyond her work in TV, Beki is a Fellow of the RGS and a Scientific Exploration Society Explorer, cementing her status as an adventurer in her own right.
Hear her captivating anecdotes and real-life lessons, as she reveals the thrills and challenges of capturing extraordinary untold stories in the world’s most extreme environments.
Tickets available via the link below!
📍 Penrith | Friday 7th March - https://rheged.com/booking/?datID=dat-p6MkXZ5r5XW42mJB
📍 Chester | Monday 10th March - https://www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/kendal-mountain-tour-2025/
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SES EXPLORER SERIES, LONDON 26TH MARCH 2025
KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL TOUR, PENRITH 7TH MARCH & CHESTER 10th MARCH
SES EXPLORER SERIES, LONDON 26TH MARCH 2025
In her talk, Beki takes the audience on an unforgettable journey into Gabon’s uncharted wilderness, navigating rapid rivers and dense jungles in search of untold stories and fragile wild places. Through captivating anecdotes, she highlights the importance of meticulous expedition planning and examines the delicate balance of risk versus reward. With real-life lessons on how preparation and adaptability can determine success or survival, this talk offers an exhilarating glimpse into the unpredictable realities of extreme environments. Full of unexpected twists, it’s an adventure not to be missed.
Find out more about Beki on her website and Instagram.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 26 March 2025
Venue: Venture Room, The Park Tower Hotel, 101 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7RN
- Drinks in the bar downstairs from 6.30pm
- Talk starts at 7pm in the Venture Room upstairs (followed by Q&A)
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