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A Photographer and Filmmaker and Conservationist for the protection of the night-sky. 


Josh Dury is a Photographer, Filmmaker and Conservationist with predominant interests for natural world subjects - from Astrophotography, Landscapes to Wildlife.

He aspires to create visual content that inspires and captivates his audience to feel connected and compelled to protect the night-sky for future generations.

His passion for Astronomy began at the age of seven-years old, where he was inspired by science-fiction films and programs including: BBC’s The Sky at Night and Stargazing Live. He developed his interest through Photography and during his education this evolved into Filmmaking.

This later inspired him to travel the world to witness celestial events, including: Solar and Lunar Eclipses (2015 &2017), The Northern Lights (2017) and the darkest skies in the world from The Atacama Desert in Chile (2019).

For his final project at Bristol UWE, he became more aware of the impacts of light pollution on the natural world. This is when he produced and directed the short film, “Back to the Light” (click here) - to raise public awareness of its impact to astronomers, wildlife conservation and human health. This allowed him to work with local dark-sky organisations, including, Campaign for Dark Skies (CfDS), The Starlit Skies Alliance and Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). In July 2019, he graduated with First-Class Honours.

In December (2019), he became aware of a new threat to the night-sky in the form of satellite constellations. It was his concern for the launch and vast number of satellites, which would eventually outnumber the amount of visible stars in the night-sky within the next five-years. This is when he produced his short film, “Starlink - A Battle for the Skies" (click here). This formed a collaboration with the international astronomy community with collaborators, including: BBC Sky at Night Presenter, Pete Lawrence, Astrophotographer, Alyn Wallace and international astronomers. 

In 2020, his aspiration developed towards creating a platform for Night-Sky Conservation. This included publications for local newspapers, radio interviews with 
BBC Radio Bristol, BBC Radio Somerset and television interviews on BBC Points West and BBC Breakfast. 

Josh is now an official Delegate of the International Dark Skies Association for Bristol and South-West England. 

He recently setup his own astronomy organisation, called Space4All - to encourage practical astronomy and engage members from all backgrounds. He believes if more people are able to engage and connect with the night-sky, the more we feel compelled to protect it.

Josh’s work has been featured by: BBC1, BBC2, BBC4, ITV, English Heritage, and is a registered member of Wildlife.film.com.
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He has previous experience within the Film and Television Industry in Science and Natural History Productions. Previous experience at major production houses and festivals include Films @59 and The Wildscreen Festival.

He previously worked as a Production Runner on BBC’s The Sky at Night at Television Centre in London. He worked on series 798 for X4 episodes with x4 Production Runner broadcast credits.

In February (2020), Josh collaborated with Wildlife Conservationist, Mya-Rose Craig (Birdgirl) to produce a short promotional film to highlight her work in wildlife conservation. The film as later showcased at her Honorary Doctorate Celebrations in Bristol. The film can be watched here.

Josh's interests have allowed him to negotiate and access to UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including English Heritage, Stonehenge.

Josh had also been shortlisted for Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year at The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London (2017).

​Links to recent work can be found in both the 'Showreel' and 'Portfolios' links above.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Please click on links to view:

  • Amateur Astrophotography Magazine - November 2020 (Issue 82, p. 46)
  • IDA STAR Report - October 2020
  • BBC Points West Interview - October 2020
  • BBC Radio Somerset Interview - October 2020
  • BBC Radio Somerset Interview - August 2020
  • International Dark Skies Association Delegateship for Bristol and South-West England - August 2020 to Present
  • Registered member of wildlife-film.com - July 2020 to Present
  • English Heritage Stonehenge Stone Circle Experience Promotional Film - July 2020
  • BBC Sky at Night Image Publication (Starguide) - July 2020
  • ITV News West Country Image Publication (Comet Neowise) - July 2020
  • ​Bristol Live Article - (Comet Neowise) - July 2020
  • Somerset Live Article (Comet Neowise) - July 2020
  • BBC Points West Interview - July 2020
  • Somerset Life Magazine Article - July 2020
  • The Mendip Times Article - June 2020 (p6)
  • The Focus Article - June 2020
  • Summer Solstice Sunrise Image Feature on English Heritage Website - June 2020
  • Bristol 24/7 Article - May 2020
  • BBC Radio Somerset Interview - May 2020
  • BBC Radio Bristol Interview - May 2020
  • ​Bristol Post Digital Article - April 2020
  • Bristol Post PDF Article - April 2020
  • ​Western Daily Press Article - April 2020
  • BBC2 - Birdgirl Short Film Feature - Lockdown Culture with Mary Beard. Mya-Rose Craig- April 2020
  • ​Chew Valley Gazette Article - June 2020 (p22)
  • ​Chew Valley Gazette Article - May 2020 (p20)
  • ​Chew Valley Gazette Article - April 2020 (p6)
  • ​Chew Valley Gazette Article - March 2020 (p3)
  • CPRE Starlit Skies Short Film - February 2020 onwards
  • ​BBC4 - Production Runner Television Credit - The Sky at Night "A Beginner's Guide" January 2020
  • BBC4 - Production Runner Television Credit - The Sky at Night "Review of the Year" December 2019
  • BBC4 - Production Runner Television Credit - The Sky at Night "Rosetta - The Comet's Tale" November 2019
  • ​BBC4 - Production Runner Television Credit - The Sky at Night "Question Time" October 2019
  • English Heritage, Stonehenge Lunar Eclipse Evening with Dr Maggie Aderin Pocock - July 2019
  • BBC Radio Somerset Interview - June 2019 (27:20)
  • ​Starlit Skies Light Pollution Campaign - Back to the Light feature - June 2019
  • ​FLEWG Light Pollution Campaign - Back to the Light feature - June 2019
  • ​Shortlisted Image "Glastonbury Tor and The Double Flash" - Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year Competition - September 2017
  • BBC Sky at Night Magazine Article - Sunrise at Stonehenge - August 2017​

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