Vortrag: Wild Stories mit Chris Schmid

Wild Stories mit Chris Schmid
(Der Vortrag wird in englisch gehalten)

Datum: Samstag, 13. Juni 2026
Zeit: 16:00 - 17:30 Uhr
Ort: Marianischer Saal | Bahnhofstrasse 18, 6003 Luzern

An inside look at wildlife storytelling through photography and film.

In Wild Stories, Chris Schmid shares experiences from working in some of the world’s most remote environments. Through a curated selection of still images and cinematic sequences, he explores what it takes to capture wildlife with precision and intent—where preparation, patience, and instinct shape every frame.

From big cat encounters to Arctic expeditions, this keynote offers a clear and honest perspective on the realities of photographing and filming the natural world, and the moments that define it. ...

Über Chris Schmid:

Chris Schmid is an accomplished wildlife photographer, producer-director, and award-nominated Director of Photography with over a decade of experience in natural history storytelling. A Sony Ambassador and National Geographic Explorer, he creates cinematic and visually compelling work—both still and moving—in some of the world’s most remote and demanding environments.

Specializing in big cats and wildlife behavior, Chris combines a strong visual sensibility with deep technical expertise across photography and cinematography, including long-lens work, high-speed filming, drone and gimbal operation, and underwater imaging. He received a Panda Award nomination for cinematography at the prestigious Wildscreen Festival.

As a director, his films Frozen Warriors, Okavango, and Unwavering have screened at international festivals and received multiple awards. His latest production, MUSKOX (2026, 52 minutes), is a cinematic journey into the Arctic, exploring the extraordinary resilience of musk oxen, and will begin its international festival run in 2026.

Chris has collaborated with leading broadcasters and conservation organizations including Disney Nature, BBC, National Geographic, Sony, Terra Mater, ARTE, WildAid, and WWF.

Driven by a passion for conservation and a deep respect for the natural world, Chris creates work that informs, inspires, and supports efforts to protect wildlife and wild places.

Web: schmidchris.com
Insta: schmid_chris

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