New York WILD Film Festival

08/14/2025

I am delighted to serve on the Advisory Board for the second year of the REEL WILD New York Film Festival, presented by Wildlife Conservation Society, as they pivot to a juried competition.

Please consider entering your work in this incredible festival that continues the mission of bringing powerful stories of wildlife and wild places to New York audiences.

All films accepted via FilmFreeway: REEL WILD Film Festival

10/12/2024

NY WILD was very sad to hear about the passing of talented and dedicated filmmaker Ryan Killackey. Ryan won Best Feature film in 2017 WILD for YASUNI MAN, a film that won many awards around the world.

“A prolific defender of the natural world, Ryan worked tirelessly to raise awareness for wildlife conservation and human rights. His legacy lives on through his photography and film, including the award-winning feature documentary YASUNI MAN (2017). When he was not documenting, exploring and conducting research, his career included working at the U.S. National Park Service, National Geographic, Central Park Zoo and most recently as a camera operator at Good Morning America ABC/Disney.”

www.tews-ryanfh.com/obituary/ryan-killackey

07/11/2024

05/09/2024

Many thanks to the Aspire Studios LLC team for the animation on the 10th annual trailer 🐸 Special shoutout to Lauren Carroll Art (lead animator) and Katalena Rodriguez (illustrator) for their work!

04/30/2024

Photos are up! 📸 Link in bio to see the the 2024 festival photo gallery 👀

Courtesy of Festival Photographer Peter Domorak

04/24/2024

2024 New York WILD Best Feature Film One with the Whale is now streaming on Independent Lens | PBS

Watch via PBS app: https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/one-with-the-whale/

04/20/2024

A throwback to festival weekend featuring the WILD masks!

The wait for festival photos is almost over 📸 Stay tuned for access to photos from the 10th annual New York WILD Film Festival available on our website.

04/18/2024

A WILD thank you to our amazing volunteers! Your dedication and enthusiasm helps bring the festival to life 🦋

04/12/2024

🌟 Snapshots of a WILD weekend 🌟

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04/11/2024

Family Day Fun! 🐯

Joined by young and creative explorers, Family day featured educational and fascinating films, covering topics such as pollution, toad musicals, and parasites!

Thank you to our new sponsor Disneynature for premiering their film Tiger at this years family day. To continuing educating and supporting enthusiasts of all ages to explore, discover, and protect.

📸: Peter Domorak

04/10/2024

WILD Sunday recap 🐋

The festival concluded with a WILD day of screening more incredible festival finalists and award winners alongside captivating Q&As at The Explorers Club!

Thank you once more to all the guests, filmmakers, and sponsors who joined for the 10th annual New York WILD Film Festival. What a memorable and unique edition 💫

📸: Peter Domorak

04/09/2024

Saturday Evening Recap 💐💐

During the festival's last evening, members of the Advisory Board and WILD Jury honored Nancy Rosenthal, Founder & Executive Director of New York WILD.

A decade of films & speakers, and an audience that has grown each year, Nancy's leadership and dedication to the WILD Mission has forever impacted New York City and filmmakers around the world.

The program included the screening of Fuego (Finalist), Ningaloo Nyinggulu: Australia's Ocean Wonder (Best Cinematography) and The Last of The Nightingales (Best in Festival) with a Q&A with Producer Rose Wyatt The Explorers Club

📸: Peter Domorak

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