Author: Will Freund
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Compounding Impacts of Community Clean-Ups
I was not sure if people were going to show up on a cool, windy morning that day after Halloween to pick up trash, and yet they still came!
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Public Discourse About Science Benefits Everyone
Last week, I attended the inaugural event of the Utah Science Communicators and their Science on Tap series here in Salt Lake City.
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Recent Reads: Progress Through Dialog
These are climate stories, but the kinds of stories meant to scare you about the end of the world, melting ice caps, or human induced global warming. Instead, we take a deeper look at the human, personal, and relational aspect of it all. Science, research, and data play critical roles in helping craft the narrative,…
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Watch the Premiere of Blue Glacier Then & Now
Three years to the day of when I arrived at the Blue Glacier in Olympic National Park, my latest documentary will premiere online and be accessible to the world. After nearly a dozen film festival submissions, 1 official selection, 1 honorable mention, and 1 award, I am truly proud of how far I have come…
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Photographing 378 Bird Species
To get to know this new part of the country I find myself in, I have decided to start a project to attempt to photograph each known species of bird in Salt Lake County.
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Will joins the Artist Antics with April Podcast
In a September podcast episode of Artist Antics with April, filmmaker Will Freund shares insights into his creative process and journey as an emerging filmmaker. He discusses the evolution of his storytelling skills, challenges faced in the film industry, and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists and filmmakers, encouraging continuous learning.
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Discover Science Cafes in North Carolina
The rapid pace of scientific innovation often exceeds public understanding, but science cafe programs can bridge the gap. This resource compiles active science cafes in North Carolina, with plans to expand. These programs, held in non-academic settings, bring scientists and the public together to build trust, enhance understanding, and promote diverse representation in STEM.
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Climate Stories on the Big Screen
At the end of June, I had the opportunity to attend the 5th annual Hollywood Climate Summit at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California. As both a filmmaker and an educator, this felt like a unique space to immerse myself in. According to their website: “The Hollywood Climate Summit organizes year-round, high energy…
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Official Selection: Seattle Film Festival
I am thrilled to announce that my film, Blue Glacier Then & Now, has been officially selected for the digital/online segment of the 2024 Seattle Film Festival!
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Earth Day in the OBX (Kitty Hawk Kites Blog)
Earth Day in the OBX: Environmental Awareness with the help of Will Freund.
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