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Andrew Johnstone is a freelance broadcast journalist based in Exeter, United Kingdom. Andrew has been working in film and Television for over 20 years and runs his own production company Wild Dog Limited. Andrew is a member of the Guild of Television Cameramen and a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists. Andrew has a full ENG HD shooting kit (BBC/EBU approved for HD broadcast), including audio kit with radio & boom mics, grip, GoPro & reporter lights, as well as pro-audio recorders for radio reporting. Wild Dog's edit studio includes Premiere Pro, Audition, After Effects and Final Cut Pro. Andrew recent documentary film on Fracking in the USA, produced in association with American photojournalist Les Stone, was screened by the Guardian and is distributed by Journeyman Films. Andrew is a long time contributor to Panos Pictures and his work has been commissioned and published in many mainstream publications including Time Magazine, New York Times, Guardian, Sunday Times, Die Zeit and the Telegraph. Based in Devon in the UK, Andrew continues to work in film and TV, contributing regular films to BBC's Inside Out series and producer documentaries for corporate and development agencies.
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Hamilton Drivers Suck
Andrew Johnstone criticizes the aggressive driving behavior in Hamilton, New Zealand, contrasting it with the more pedestrian-friendly environment in Auckland. He recounts experiences of drivers deliberately accelerating towards pedestrians and a general lack of patience and courtesy on the roads. Johnstone suggests that Hamilton drivers view pedestrians and cyclists negatively, and he attributes this to a culture of rugged individualism and a lack of necessity for patience on less crowded roads. He praises the driving habits of Auckland's Asian and Indian populations, noting their greater awareness and cooperative approach to city driving.
The Creeping Scourge Of Plastic
Andrew Johnstone reports on the pervasive issue of plastic waste in the Central Waikato region, particularly around Cambridge. He describes the landscape littered with plastic debris from various sources, including the local cemetery, roadsides, and farmland. Despite recycling efforts, plastic waste continues to accumulate, with Johnstone collecting significant amounts during his initial weeks at work. The article highlights the challenges of managing plastic waste, the environmental impact, and the need for collective action to address the problem, drawing parallels with past environmental issues that were successfully mitigated through concerted efforts.
The Current State Of Time Travel
Andrew Johnstone, Witchdoctor's sci-fi specialist, explores the history and current state of time travel in film and television. He discusses the early narratives of time travel in literature, such as H.G. Wells' 'The Time Machine' and Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court', and moves on to modern portrayals in TV series like '12 Monkeys', '11.22.63', and 'Travelers'. Johnstone also touches on the role of time travel in the 'Star Trek' franchise and highlights other international shows and films that have contributed to the genre. He concludes with a nod to the novel 'The Time Traveller's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger and the film 'Planet Of The Apes' as significant works in the time travel genre.
Farmers Indifferent To Nation’s Waterways
Andrew Johnstone discusses the pollution of New Zealand's waterways, particularly the Waikato River, due to intensive farming. Despite improvements over the years, issues like E-Coli, nitrogen, and phosphorus levels remain high. The recent Morrinsville farmer protests against stricter water regulations highlight a general indifference and denial among farmers regarding their environmental impact. Johnstone calls for a community effort, including both urban and rural contributions, to address water pollution and improve water technologies. He emphasizes the need for a change in attitude rather than finger-pointing, urging all parties to work together for cleaner water.
In this short film, Ugandan Science Journalist William Odinga travels back to Otuke in Northern Uganda to find out what changes have occurred in the rural farming communities that struggle to subsist in variable climate when rainfall is unpredictable.
This is the final rough cut of the film we produced in the summer of 2014 for the autumn series of BBC Inside Out. about Devon based mountaineer and double amputee Norman Croucher.
This short film offers some of the highlights of the 2015 Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival 2015, including clips and contributions from Patrick Gale, Dame Hilary Mantel, Ben Okri, Dame Margaret Drabble, Judith Kerr, David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Kaffe Fasset, Helen Lederer and others.
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