BioVerse TV: Unplugging from Social Media

BioVerse TV: Unplugging from Social Media is Jose’s debut documentary, exploring how reconnecting with nature can happen at every scale. From back gardens and local patches to urban green corridors and city-based nature reserves and all the way to national parks and protected landscapes, the film shows that nature is not just found in remote wilderness – it is present in our everyday environments.

It brings together intimate storytelling, cinematography and diverse voices, inviting the viewers to rethink their relationship with the natural world. It explores how meaningful connections with nature, both personal and collective, can nurture well-being, shape identity and build resilience. At its heart is the belief that the right people–place relationships can ground us, especially in a digital age.

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What was the inspiration behind your project?

“The inspiration behind this project began during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Like many people, I spent long stretches indoors, confined by restrictions and cut off from everyday contact with the outside world. That physical stillness made me more aware of what I was missing…not just nature, but the feeling of being part of a place. It pushed me to think more deeply about the relationship between people and their environments.
I wanted to create something meaningful out of that experience. Something that explored how nature isn’t just out there, in far-off landscapes, but right here. In gardens, local parks, street corners and wild patches between buildings. BioVerse TV became a way to document and celebrate those people–place connections and to reflect on how nature can help us feel more grounded, especially when everything else feels uncertain.
But it’s not just about my story. BioVerse is also a space for others to share how they connect with nature: in their own places, in their own ways. These stories remind us that nature is personal, layered and deeply human.”

What do National Parks mean to you?

“National parks are spaces of shared belonging. They represent the idea that nature should be protected not just for its ecological value, but for its cultural, emotional and spiritual importance. To me, they are places where reality feels clearer. In national parks, you notice things you usually miss. They are also a possibility. A chance to connect with the land and to imagine a better relationship between people and planet.”