Wild Videomakers

A unique series that plays with science to explore environmental issues.

Sofia, Zhen, Tommi, and Belva—classmates united by their passion for videos and love of animals—form a team of young videomakers dedicated to telling the story of the animal world in a fresh, direct way. Supporting them are their science teacher, Letizia Erle, and their literature teacher, Andrea Terzani, who help organize their documentaries and the trips needed to create them.

Alongside the main thread focused on environmental themes, the series weaves in stories of personal growth and empowerment, group dynamics, a desire for independence, and the need to turn to adults for guidance and reliable scientific knowledge.

• A lively narrative that explores the many ways we can help save the planet.
• Illustrated by Veronica Carratello.

The Night of the Turtles

It all begins with a big mess. Sofia posts a video, and that prankster Belva edits it his way and… the principal gets furious! But the trouble turns into an unexpected opportunity: to make amends, Sofia, Belva, and their friends Tommi and Zhenyi must participate in Nature on Stage, a competition for environmental documentaries. Thus, the Wild Videomakers are born, and their first destination is a bay in Puglia, where sea turtles go to lay their eggs. Between panzerotti and interviews with experts and fishermen, the kids will discover how turtles live, the threats they face, and how the Mediterranean has changed.

Wolves at Dawn

Autumn has arrived, and the Wild Videomakers, riding the success of their first documentary, set off again, this time aiming for the Alps. This time, they want to describe the life of wolves, which have been repopulating the mountains of Italy for some years now. With the help of park ranger Giuseppe, the kids gather information about the rich yet fragile life of the forest, the changing mountains, and the shrinking glaciers. All that’s left is to film the wolf family they’ve spotted traces of—easier said than done. Will they manage?