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The people behind the stunning landmark BBC series Planet Earth III

Screens of Matter is a cinema development project, specialising in screening science fiction films. The long-term aim of the company is to secure permanent premises in Bristol (UK), to build on venue capacity in the city. The project also aims to attract and support neurodiverse audiences by testing ideas to create more inclusive cinema environments. 
Founder/Producer | Emmeline Rodman
Emmeline is a Bristol based producer who currently works in the charity and education sectors. She is an experienced events manager and lectures in events management and design. She is proudly neurodiverse, diagnosed with ADHD and Dyslexia. Science fiction films provide her with a place of solace from these conditions. 
Programme advisor | Owen Van Spall
Owen is a London based film programmer for a major arts venue. He has worked in a variety of cinemas for nearly a decade, from pop-up events to community projects across the UK. He is a film history postgraduate and has also worked in the comic book publishing industry.  
Their launch event is a double bill of Judge Dredd films.
To get your tickets and find our more visit www.screensofmatter.com
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Daniel Huertas is a Natural History and conservation filmmaker with Studio Silverback who has worked on films and projects including Our Planet and the Earthshot Prize.

In this episode of The Cosmic Shed, Daniel joins Andrew to discuss his work including the fascinating films Our Planet Our Business and Our Planet Too Big to Fail. Films which take the environmental and conservation message to the heart of the decision makers who have such an impact on our home.

Download and listen now.
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Lizzie Daly is a wildlife biologist, wildlife filmmaker and conservation filmmaker who is currently on our screens on The One Show and will be hosting many lovely panels and events at Wildscreen Festival in Bristol and online 10-14 October 2022.
Andrew and Lizzie at Cheltenham Science Festival
Lizzie first joined Andrew for the Cosmic Shed for our episode exploring the Spirit of Apollo but was talking to Andrew as they arranged something rather interesting which will be taking place at Wildscreen this year. Listen to this episode to find out more.
Lizzie and the Giant Barrel Jellyfish
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Lizzie can also be heard on our Spirit of Apollo episodeLizzie mentions the 27s orca pod an d The Celtic DeepThe Territory from Dogwoof is hereThe Cosmic Shed is part of the Stimulus NetworkYou can subscribe to The Cosmic Shed podcast

ESA Astronaut Tim Peake joins us to discuss the wonderful new Pixar film Lightyear.
Ben Wheatley reports back from the Leicester Square Premiere at Cineworld...which he shared with Taika Waitiki and Chris Evans among others.
Tim Peake speaks to Ben Wheatley for The Cosmic Shed podcast
"While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source."
Lightyear is in cinemas from July 17th in the UK and we recommend you find yourself a screening as soon as you can but feel free to listen to this episode of The Cosmic Shed podcast before you do as it is spoiler free.
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Mary Anning Rocks was born when 11 year old, fossil mad, Evie Swire asked her mother, ‘Why isn’t there a statue to Mary mummy?’ Well now there is.
Crowds flock to see the unveiling of the Mary Anning Statue in Lyme Regis
We're big fans of Mary Anning Rocks here at The Cosmic Shed so when they invited us to the unveiling of the statue of Mary Anning in Lyme Regis we jumped at the chance.
Dr Hannah Little reports back from the event for The Cosmic Shed.

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