The
environmental
documentary
“Turtle
Walker”
is
set
to
open
the
All
Living
Things
Environmental
Film
Festival
(ALT
EFF)
from
December
4
to
14,
2025.
This
festival
is
known
for
its
focus
on
climate
awareness
and
action
through
diverse
storytelling.
The
film
has
already
made
waves
globally,
having
been
showcased
at
prestigious
events
like
DOC
NYC
in
2024
and
the
Raindance
Film
Festival.
Festival
Journey
and
Accolades
“Turtle
Walker”
has
enjoyed
a
successful
festival
circuit,
earning
accolades
such
as
the
Best
Film
Award
at
AFO
and
the
Conservation
Award
at
the
International
Ocean
Film
Festival.
It
was
also
recognised
at
the
Jackson
Wild
Media
Awards
with
both
‘Conservation’ and
‘Grand
Teton’
Awards,
highlighting
its
impact
in
nature
filmmaking.
Directed
by
Taira
Malaney,
this
film
marks
her
debut
and
tells
the
story
of
Satish
Bhaskar,
an
Indian
pioneer
in
sea
turtle
conservation.
In
the
late
1970s,
Bhaskar
embarked
on
a
journey
along
India’s
coastlines
to
protect
endangered
sea
turtles.
His
dedication
is
captured
through
stunning
visuals
and
personal
narratives
that
highlight
threats
to
marine
wildlife.
Director’s
Perspective
Taira
Malaney
expressed
her
honour
in
showcasing
“Turtle
Walker” at
ALTEFF’s
opening
night.
She
stated,
“Satish
Bhaskar’s
story
has
illuminated
in
me
a
deep
wonder
for
our
marine
world,
and
more
importantly
a
renewed
sense
of
hope
at
a
time
when
I
needed
it
most.”
Her
words
reflect
the
film’s
emotional
depth
and
environmental
urgency.
Festival
Director
Kunal
Khanna
shared
his
enthusiasm
for
opening
ALTEFF
2025
with
this
film.
He
remarked,
“We
are
honoured
to
open
this
year’s
edition
with
Turtle
Walker.
Satish
Bhaskar’s
story
is
not
just
about
conservation;
it’s
about
commitment,
humility,
and
the
power
of
one
individual
to
change
the
course
of
environmental
history.”
Producers’ Insights
Producer
Zoya
Akhtar
described
“Turtle
Walker”
as
a
tribute
to
Satish
Bhaskar’s
quiet
heroism.
She
emphasised
how
his
journey
reminds
us
of
the
specialness
of
every
living
being
on
Earth.
Reema
Kagti
added
that
the
film
captures
nature’s
fragility
and
resilience,
making
it
essential
viewing
for
audiences
worldwide.
The
documentary
promises
to
set
an
inspiring
tone
for
ALT
EFF
2025
with
its
breathtaking
visuals
and
urgent
message.
By
highlighting
cinema’s
power
to
inspire
change,
“Turtle
Walker”
aims
to
reconnect
viewers
with
nature
and
encourage
meaningful
action
towards
environmental
conservation.