This story, filmed along the shores of Kundapura, follows Babu, an elderly fisherman struggling to support his family. Once a poacher of Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs, Babu’s life took a transformative turn when Dinesh, a dedicated member of FSL India, and the Forest Department intervened. Together, they guided him to become a protector of these endangered turtles. Against the backdrop of human hardship and wildlife conservation, the survival of Olive Ridley turtles remains uncertain. urging... Read more
This story, filmed along the shores of Kundapura, follows Babu, an elderly fisherman struggling to support his family. Once a poacher of Olive Ridley sea turtle eggs, Babu’s life took a transformative turn when Dinesh, a dedicated member of FSL India, and the Forest Department intervened. Together, they guided him to become a protector of these endangered turtles. Against the backdrop of human hardship and wildlife conservation, the survival of Olive Ridley turtles remains uncertain. urging us to act before it’s too late. Awards and nominations: • Winner: Award of Merit (Special Mention), Impact Docs Awards 2025 • Quarter-Finalist: Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2024 • Finalist: Wildlife Vaasa Festival, International Nature Film Festival 2024 • Official Selection: Ocean Films Husavik 2024, 14th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2024 undefined