A series looking back from the future as to how we achieved net zero, narrated by KT Tunstall. Janine co-wrote and co-directed 6 short films and one long form documentary, and developed the idea for the title sequence for BBC Global News and BBC Science
To watch the films go to: https://www.bbc.com/future/2045-memories-of-the-future
A documentary looking at the hidden behaviour of bats, centred around one of the largest horseshoe bat colonies in the UK - and following leading scientists in the UK and abroad as they carry out research to find out more about how to protect this unique species. A number of stories scripted, filmed and directed by Janine Finlay.
To be transmitted Monday 26 October 2020 at 9pm on BBC2 and BBC4 on Halloween at 7pm!
Filmed, Directed and Produced this 1 hour documentary about Scotland's youngest sufferer of motor neurone disease.
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Synopsis: The youngest person with motor neurone disease in Scotland, Lucy Lintott, is becoming paralysed - she can no longer walk unassisted and she's losing her voice - not great for a chatterbox like Lucy. Even thoughshe's been given only a few years to live, Lucy is determined to do what 22 year olds do - including dating. Over a six-month period, this lover of food and country music reveals how she is struggling to hold on to her personality and her infectious laugh. Lucy visits Newcastle where she meets a stand-up comedian who can still crack a joke even though he can't speak. At a clinic in Edinburgh, Lucy's voice is recorded with her sister's, to create a personalised synthetic voice. And in an emotional photographic sitting with portrait photographer Rankin, Lucy confronts two polarised parts of herself - the perfect Lucy pre-diagnosis, and the broken Lucy three years after diagnosis.
A half hour documentary to support the EU Common Fisheries Policy campaign, to lobby politicians for more sustainable fishing methods. Case studies across Spain, Greece, Denmark and Scotland. Written, directed and offline edited by Janine Finlay, whilst working for WWF as staff.
One woman's incredible journey to revive the disappearing art of making wine in qveri's - huge clay pots that in the ground - in Former Soviet Union Georgia, where it's believed wine making originated. A one hour documentary - Filmed, Directed and Offline Edited by Janine Finlay.
Janine was engaged as an embedded artist to document the climate change adaptation projects in the culture sector in Glasgow. Cultural Adaptations was a co-operation project funded by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme, running from October 2018 to March 2021, and led by Creative Carbon Scotland. The project focused on culture’s role in society’s adaptation to climate change, and the adaptation issues that cultural organisations themselves need to think about.
A documentary made in the depths of the pandemic, about the erroneous nature of green growth and decoupling - with solutions on how to move the economy into something more sustainable - with case studies on Wellbeing Economy; Common Weal Living Rent policies; Circular Economy. The first video is a snippet of one of the case studies about the National Gallery and their outreach programme to young people on their new net zero building site. The second film is the start of the documentary.
6 x short films about the processes of jewellery making. Camera, Director, Editor
A short video campaign, using visually and emotionally rich material to lobby UK government against oil exploitation in this remarkable, pristine jungle with some of the world's rarest species. Directed and Edited by Janine Finlay.
A ground-breaking study in conjunction with Exeter and Edinburgh universities demonstrating how much exposure to nature we need a week to receive physiological and psychological benefits. Scripted, directed and edit produced by Janine Finlay.
Click here to watch the film on BBC iplayer
Click here to read the scientific evidence associated with the film
The stories behind the unsung heroes who help the planet. One of three films. Edit and Graphics by Fin Films.
Hidden Hero awards for the World Wildlife Fund and the Postcode Lottery
A half hour BAFTA nominated programme for kids on space science - featuring a trip to see the Northern Lights, and stargazing in the Dark Sky Park in Galloway Forest in Scotland. Written and Directed by Janine Finlay.
A 1 hour documentary, in which a whole street in Stonehaven is challenged to save on their home energy by 30%. Throughout a three week period they are introduced to sustainable homes, building their own solar heat panels with aluminium cans, wind power and much more. Produced and Directed by Janine Finlay. And presented by Kate Humble.
Photo Essay about how the people of Rwanda are adapting to climate change. Edit, production and graphics by Fin Films.
A short promo to introduce web print stories about the life of WWF rangers and their work to protect wildlife
How cotton farmers in India are moving to more sustainable farming methods, giving M&S the opportunity to more accurately track the supply chain. Filmed, produced, edited and directed by Janine Finlay
A short online film, broadcast by Guardian TV, which received over 1 million hits. Edited/Directed by Janine Finlay.
UK artists repurpose the old WWF panda donation boxes for auction. Editor, Camera, Graphics.
A 3 part horizon series which undertook a large scale human study with 75 participants to look into the new obesity science of genes, gut hormones, and emotions. Episode 3 written and directed by Janine Finlay.
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Short film to publicize WWF's 50th anniversary with the British Post Office with the sale of stamps of rare species - to raise awareness and funds. Direction and Editing by Janine Finlay.
1 x 5 min film highlighting the joys of birdwatching for a group of young RSPB Wildlife Explorers. Written and Directed by Janine Finlay.
A short campaign film to appeal to the 'mother' - nature the human species, in support of polar bears in the Arctic. Made with stunning underwater footage donated to WWF library. Directed, Written and Edited by Janine Finlay.
Short promo compilation film to publicize this worldwide annual event where cities and people switch off the lights for one hour.
