Part of a series of six films that examine the wilderness areas of Australia. Belinda Wright and Stanley Breeden are naturalists and photographers who work for the National Geographic Society. As they become fascinated with the famous "Wandjina" rock paintings and explore other facets of this fascinating environment, the viewer also gains some insight into the deep spiritual relationship Aboriginal people continue to have with this land after 60,000 years.

Looking Closely an impression of the Art of Biodiversity in Australia's Tropical Rainforest A video by Stanley and Kaisa Breeden Live action combined with high resolution pictures from our book, Rainforest Country

Land of the Tiger A detailed and close look at the lives of wild tigers, most elusive of the big cats, and the country they live in. The film is set in two national parks. One, in central India, is made up of lush forest and grassy meadows in as near pristine condition as can still be found in india. The other, in the north of the country, is semi-arid scrubland and savannah with a long history of human occupation. However it is now restored to the tigers and other wildlife. In following the tigers the two habitats are contrasted. Commissioned and distributed worldwide by National Geographic Society, Washington DC and PBS Station WQED Pittsburgh both of the USA. Produced, directed and photographed by Stanley Breeden and Belinda Wright Written by Stanley Breeden Sound recorded by Belinda Wright Edited by Barry Nye Music by Terry Oldfield Awards HOUSTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, 1985, USA Grand Award for Best Documentary of the Year INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL, 1985, USA Best of Festival Best Television Merit Award for Portrayal of an Endangered Species Merit Award for Music CINDY AWARDS, 1985, USA Bronze Award WILDSCREEN, 1985, UK Best Editor, Barry Nye ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SOCIETY, 1985, USA Semi-finalist Award COLUMBUS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, 1985, USA Chris Statuette for Best US and Foreign Travel BANFF INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF FILMS FOR TELEVISION, 1985 Best Outdoor/Wildlife Documentary NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FILMS, 1985, USA First Place INTERNATIONAL ANIMAL FILM FESTIVAL, 1986, FRANCE Diamond Claw Award for Best Overall Film of the Festival EMY AWARDS, 1986, USA Emmy for Cinematography: Stanley Breeden & Belinda Wright Emmy for Sound Recording: Belinda Wright Emmy Nomination for Writing: Barry Nye Emmy Nomination for Music: Terry Oldfield AMERICAN CINEMA EDITORS EDITING AWARD, 1986, USA Eddy Award: Barry Nye, editor AMERICAN FILM AND VIDEO FESTIVAL, 1986, USA Red Ribbon Award for Nature and Wildlife COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL NON-THEATRICAL EVENTS, CINE ’86, USA Golden Eagle Festival Screenings – see above Selected Reviews – extracts. “These documentaries are leaps and bounds forward for the naturalist film. There’s minimal narration (nicely handled by Richard Kiley), none of the old-time anthropomorphic melodramatics about savagery and cunning, and no self-congratulation for having endured the wild. The film makers have the sense, still too rare in television, to let the pictures do the talking. The best television is still the television from which you can learn something. Some of our feisty young documentary makers consider the Geographic’s specials innocuous – they don’t get into the sordid realities of human conflict – but they do have the capacity to bring secrets of nature, and thus of life, into bracing and edifying focus. They have their own enrapturing profundity.” Tom Shales, ‘Washington Post’, USA, 16-01-1985 “Skill of execution and subject matter explain the constant lure of Natural Geographic Spex, now in their 10th year, and latest, ‘Land of the Tiger’, takes no false steps. Produced and photographed by Belinda Wright and Stanley Breeden, this docu sets yet another high standard by which to measure other docus. The remarkable camera work and Breeden’s straightforward text take full measure of the tiger and his neighbours” ‘Daily Variety’, Hollywood, USA, Jan 1985 “The film’s brilliant opening – Wright did all the sound recording, which is superb – simply shows us the jungle, sans narration. With the tiger in the area all the animals are suspicious and nervous, and this documentary opens with all the tension of a mystery thriller. Barry Nye’s editing wastes not a single frame, and praise must go to Terry Oldfield, who composed the score, used judiciously throughout.” John Voorhees in ‘Seattle Daily Times’, USA, 16-01-1985 The early ratings showed that “Land of the Tiger” was the highest rated program ever on PBS (US non-commercial television network) ever. Later figures showed it was the second highest rated programme, a position it still holds.

What a Life! Nature Photographer Stanley Breeden and family feature in a United States children's series.

Jeff McMullen reports on the extraordinary lives of Stanley Breeden and William Cooper and their contribution to understanding and appreciating the tropical rainforests of north Queensland on the Atherton Tablelands, Australia.

Australia's Twilight of the Dreamtime A look at the land and wildlife of Kakadu National Park in northern Australia through the eyes of the traditional Gagudju people. The Aboriginal people see the land and all living beings, including humanity, as belonging to a single life force, a belief that is enshrined in the Dreamtime. The film explores this concept through the wildlife and the Gagudju's art, myths and dance. The Dreamtime and the culture it supports is in retreat, something that brings inexpressible sadness and pain to the last remaining elders. Commissioned and distributed worldwide by the National Geographic Society, Washington DC, PBS Station WQED, Pittsburgh, both of the USA. Produced, directed and photographed by Stanley Breeden and Belinda Wright Written by Stanley Breeden Sound recorded by Belinda Wright assisted by David O'Dell Edited by Barry Nye Music by Terry Oldfield Awards INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL 1989, Missoula Montana, USA Best of Festival Runner-up Best of Human Dimensions Category Merit Award for Portraying the Spiritual Relationships of Indigenous People to their Natural Environment Merit Award for Portrayal of Ecological and Cultural Diversity Merit Award for Musical Score and Soundtrack Merit Award for Outstanding Cinematography EMMY AWARDS, 1989, USA Emmy for writing: Stanley Breeden Emmy Nomination for Cinematography: Stanley Breeden and Belinda Wright Emmy Nomination for Sound Recording: Belinda Wright Emmy Nomination for Music: Terry Oldfield Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Cultural, Historical and Informational Programming Festival Screenings I have been unable to obtain any details from NGS or WQED about this. Selected Reviews – extracts “A stunning National Geographic Special about the last living elders of an aboriginal culture known as the Gagudju.” “This Special tries to capture the mystic quality of the people, the land, their culture and traditions as seen through the eyes of the Gagudju themselves. It succeeds brilliantly” Arthur Unger in “The Christian Science Monitor”, USA 09-02-1988 “With ‘Australia’s Twilight of the Dreamtime’ the National Geographic Society surpasses even their usual excellence. With the only editorialising coming from the sad drone of the digeridoo, Stanley Breeden and Belinda Wright have lovingly documented a culture and a noble way of life. In the process they have also created – in every sense – a beautiful work of art.” Bill Steigerwald in the ‘Los Angeles Times’, USA 10-02-1988 “If ‘Twilight of the Dreamtime’ disappoints, it’s only because it doesn’t last all night. It’s fascinating” Michael Dougan in ‘San Francisco Examiner’, USA Feb 1988 “It’s a painful spectacle to watch, not because bulldozers hover over the horizon, but because of the beauty and elegance of the ancient ways. Contemporary society has sacrificed greatly to become what it is.” Susan Rife Cox in “The Bakersfield Californian’, USA 10-02-1988 “’Twilight of the Dreamtime’ is a visual delight and a rare insight into another culture. But its poignancy goes further than that. A piece of human history is slipping away.” Joan Crowder in “Santa Barbara Press”, USA Feb 1988 “If a major goal of film is to transport you to other worlds and other cultures, few movies could be more successful than ‘Twilight of the Dreamtime’.” Jerry Krupnick in “The Star-Ledger” Newark 11-02-1988 “This is an artfully crafted documentary about an endangered species whose way of life is threatened by the encroachment of civilised man. Sound familiar? The species, in this case, is human – the aboriginal Gagudju tribe. The documentary, superbly produced by Stanley Breeden and Belinda Wright, profiles the tribe’s four oldest members. In addition to the sociology, there’s some stunning nature photography, and the artwork from the Gagudju artisans is noble and beautiful.” David Bianculli, “The Philadelphia Inquirer” USA 10-02-1988 “This is one of the most compellingly beautiful programs in the history of this much acclaimed series. Filmed in exquisite colour by Stanley Breeden and Belinda Wright it contains stunning footage of the abundant wildlife in Kakadu and a haunting landscape that seems perfectly suited to the complex folklore of its original inhabitants.” Ron Millar syndicated in Knight Rider Newspapers, USA Feb 1988 “A gem, ‘Twilight of the Dreamtime’ shows what environmentalism is truly all about. Stanley Breeden’s unusually fine script picks up on the relationships, on the harmony with the environment and the unity of all living things.” Daily Variety, Hollywood, USA Feb 1988

A slightly modified version of "Birds of the Indian Monsoon" distributed worldwide by Survival Anglia - London UK.

An extraordinary year in the wetlands of Keoladeo Ghana Sanctuary (now National Park) in northern India. The film opens at the time of the worst drought in more than 40 years. The swamps and marshes are drying rapidly which means a windfall for the scavengers and severe hardship and even death for the others. After a devastating baking summer, the monsoon returns and transforms the sanctuary. The film follows the burgeoning of the new life climaxing with the nesting of hundreds of thousands of waterbirds. The final segment examines the history and management of this, the most famous and the most important waterbird reserve in India. Distributed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service’s film library, Washington DC, USA Funded by the US Fish and Wildlife Service Produced and directed by Stanley Breeden and Belinda Wright Written by Stanley Breeden Cinematography by Stanley Breeden Sound recorded by Belinda Wright Edited by David Corke Music by Ananda Shanker The film’s premiere was at the CITES conference in New Delhi in February 1981. The film was introduced by Sir Peter Scott and attended by Mrs Indira Gandhi, the Indian Prime Minister. A few days later Mrs Gandhi asked us to show her the film again at her residence. As a direct result of this Keoladeo was upgraded from a sanctuary to a National Park, so affording the extra protection that was needed to save the marshes. We made a version of the film with a Hindi commentary. The US Fish and Wildlife Service donated the Indian TV rights to Doordarshau, the country’s only TV network. For some years the film was one of the most popular films on Indian television.