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Photographer / Filmmaker / Conservationist / Presenter / Communicator 


Josh Dury is a Photographer, Filmmaker,  Conservationist, Presenter and Communicator with the aspiration to protect the night-sky for future generations. 

He aspires to create visual content that inspires and compels his audience to connect with the night-sky.

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, which during his education was aspired towards 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).

Josh had also been shortlisted for Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year at The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London (2017) for his image: "Glastonbury Tor and The Double Flash". (Please see link here). 

For his final university 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" (2019) (click here) - to raise public awareness of its impact to astronomers, wildlife conservation and human health. This allowed him to work in collaboration with local dark-sky organisations, including, Commission for Dark Skies (CfDS), The Starlit Skies Alliance and ​Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). In July 2019, Josh 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" (2020) (click here). This formed a collaboration with the international astronomy community, including: BBC Sky at Night Presenter, Pete Lawrence, Astrophotographer, Alyn Wallace and international astronomers. 

In 2020, he developed an aspiration towards becoming a Night-Sky Conservationist. 
He is now an official Delegate of the International Dark Skies Association representing Bristol and South-West England. 

He recently setup his own astronomy organisation, called Space4All - to encourage practical astronomy and engage members from all backgrounds. These objectives are the foundations of Josh's moral, "you must be inspired by something in order to feel compelled to protect it".
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He has previous experience within the Film and Television Industry in both Science and Natural History Productions. Previous experience includes major production houses and festivals include Films @59 and The Wildscreen Festival.

He was previously 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 her showreel - to highlight her work in wildlife conservation. The promotional film was later showcased at her Honorary Doctorate Celebrations in Bristol.

Josh's aspirations have furthered him to collaborate and photograph protected UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Stonehenge - on behalf of English Heritage.

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

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
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  • CPRE Starry Skies Promotional Film (TBC).
  • N-Photo Magazine Article - August 2021
  • BBC Points West TV Interview - June 2021
  • Night-Sky Tourist Podcast Interview - June 2021
  • Night-Sky Tourist Podcast Interview - May 2021
  • Discover the Night - International Dark-Sky Week Video - March 2021:
  • Digital Camera World Article - March 2021
  • CPRE Article - Why we must protect dark skies - March 2021
  • WWF Earth Hour - A Voice For Nature - March 2021
  • BBC Radio Somerset Interview - March 2021
  • BBC Radio Wiltshire Interview (The Happiness Project) - February 2021
  • BBC Breakfast TV Interview - February 2021
  • BBC Radio Somerset Interview with Charlie Taylor - January 2021​
  • ​Digital Photographer Magazine Article - December 2020 
  • Amateur Astrophotography Magazine - November 2020 (Issue 82, p. 46)
  • IDA STAR Report - October 2020
  • BBC Points West TV 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 TV 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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