Presentations

Animals Asia Swindon Support Group offer a variety of films that we can show (listed below) and also offer powerpoint presentations that can be adapted to suit all groups and ages. We have our own projector and screen and are to happy to talk to any community organisations on the amazing work of AAF. Suitable for......schools, scouts and guide groups, rotary club, WI, ladies groups etc.... For further info please contact Sarah Chilvers
China Bear Rescue......the beginning            AAF award winning video       Running at 15 minutes, "China Bear Rescue....the beginning", documents the poignant and uplifting story of the arrival, rehabilitation and miraculous recovery of the first group of beautiful bears to be nursed back to health by the Animals Asia team at our Chengdu Rescue Centre. Recently updated to include the development of the sanctuary, the incredible rescue of the Tianjin bears, and how our work is beginning to have wider impact as news of the bear rescue spreads across China.	Dr.Eddy : Friend.....or Food?            Inspiring change through empathy        Eddie, a gorgeous little tan mixed-breed, now works as a "Dr. Dog" in Hong Kong, showing all that meet him (as he says) "how  wonderful we dogs are". But he wasn't always so lucky – in fact, he was rescued by Jill from the horrendous Hua Nam live animal market in Guangzhou, while waiting slaughter for the table. This 16 minute video, narrated by Eddie, poses the question: "Dr. Eddie: Friend....or Food?".....though of course, the answer is obvious!

 

Animal Planet one-hour special on the work of Animals Asia            In late 2006, Animal Planet spent time on-site with us in Chengdu shooting a one-hour special, "Moon Bears Journey to Freedom". This exciting documentary, directed by a dear friend of Animals Asia, Libby Halliday, showcases the growing support in China sparked by our work to end bear farming and is a wonderful in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the daily trials and tribulations involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of these beautiful bears. The English version is narrated by bear lover Stephen Fry, who very kindly donated his fee to Animals Asia, and we are forever grateful to him for his generosity of spirit. Since it's first screening last summer, we have had an absolutely phenomenal response from existing supporters and from a great numer of people who had never before heard of the bear bile industry. The film has been screened across Asia, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and continues to be repeated on a regular basis, each time generating new interest and new support. Animal Planet gave us special permission to make a DVD of the show and we are extremely grateful to Animal Planet, Oak3 Films and the EDB Singapore for this permission. A very generous donor sponsored the production of these DVDs and in the past year we have sent out over 30,000 copies to supporters, as a small token of our gratitude. We never forget that this journey has only been made possible through the fantastic support of our donors and would love to send a copy of the film to each and every one. Unfortunately, our supply of DVDs is now almost finished, and we cannot do a reprint without the help of another generous donor to cover the expense involved. Please watch this space for updates, and in the meantime, watch out for the programme on Animal Planet.                                         An Environment Films Ltd Production Narrated by Terry Waite CBE 'The Great Walk' was produced by Environment Films Ltd in 2007 for the Animals Asia Foundation. The 20 min documentary follows a group of fundraisers as they boldly trek along the Great Wall of China, raising funds for the crucially important cause.