Connel Bradwell is a British-Canadian filmmaker and science communicator whose work bridges natural history, conservation, and inclusive storytelling. He produces impactful multimedia content working for leading platforms such as CBC, BBC Earth, and Love Nature, with a focus on sharing powerful narratives from the natural world that resonate with broad and diverse audiences.

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He is currently writing and directing a new episode of CBC’s The Nature of Things, scheduled for release in 2027.

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His recent work includes Animal Pride, a feature-length documentary for CBC’s The Nature of Things that explores queerness in the natural world. The film has earned multiple awards on the festival circuit. Connel won a Leo Award for Best Screenwriting in a Short Documentary and is nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for his work on the film.

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​Connel’s recent CBC short documentary Bird Names has been released and explores the cultural and personal significance of how birds are named. He is also the creator of the CBC digital series Planting Curiosity, which highlights ecological stories for a wide audience. His previous digital series for CBC, Coastlines, Out and About, and Hello Spring, have reached millions of viewers and showcase his blend of creative storytelling with science-based content.

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Beyond filmmaking, Connel has extensive hands-on experience in conservation, contributing to projects focused on threatened species and ecosystems, including work with orcas, migratory birds, and plant communities. He has expertise in bird and plant identification and has been involved in habitat restoration, including invasive species removal and native flora reintroduction.

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As a science communicator with over a decade of experience, Connel leads workshops and educational programs across British Columbia, both in classrooms and in the field. His teaching emphasizes ecological literacy and creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals and historically underrepresented communities in the sciences.

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Whether in front of or behind the camera, or in the field or classroom, Connel is driven by the belief that storytelling can inspire action, and that conservation is as much about people as it is about wild places.