Le Tichodrome

Semester 3 Video Reporting Environment Awareness
As part of Semester 3 of our programme, my team (Quentin Liogier, Léa Koubi, Alexis Tran and myself) decided to put a spotlight on the "Le Tichodrome" association. Located in Isère (France), this wildlife rescue centre fights a daily, essential battle. The goal of our report was to raise awareness about a reality often unknown: the direct and growing impact of human activity and climate change on local species.

The Concept: Understanding Human Impact

Voices and Contributors

To bring this report to life, we reached out to several key figures of the centre:
The Director: in charge of management and the centre's financial survival.
The Carers (among the 12 staff members): those who provide daily care to maximise survival chances.
Léonore, the Mediator: our main contact, in charge of communication and donor outreach.
The Volunteers: driven by passion to welcome the animals.

We want to encourage everyone to think of simple actions they can take, at their own scale, to limit injuries and help local wildlife.

KEY ISSUE: Awareness and Survival of the Centre

One of the strong messages we wanted to deliver, after our exchanges with Léonore, concerns the financial fragility of Le Tichodrome. The centre, open 7 days a week, relies entirely on public generosity. That's why a crucial part of our report was to promote their fundraising page (created in 2012). It was essential for us to show that every donation, however small, has a direct impact on the recovery of wildlife.

Shoot Organisation

The shoot took place directly on site (in Le Gua), adjusting to their strict opening hours (9am to 3pm). We had to be discreet and respectful of the recovering animals while capturing strong visuals in the care room and offices. Interviews with the volunteers were designed to be anonymous, respecting their wish, while still gathering authentic testimonies.

HIGHLIGHT: Aired on TéléGrenoble

The team's commitment and the editorial quality of our work were rewarded in the best possible way. At the end of the semester, our report was selected from all the projects of the cohort to be aired on television. It was broadcast on Wednesday June 11th on the local channel TéléGrenoble. This live broadcast gave the rescue centre unexpected visibility and crowned our involvement with real professional recognition.

Project Outcome

This report was much more than an academic exercise; it was a real act of citizenship. It allowed us to put our audiovisual skills at the service of a cause we cared about. From preparing the interviews to thinking through the journalistic angle, this project proved to me how essential a clear editorial line is to raise awareness and, hopefully, generate real support for Le Tichodrome.