Habitat Wild Film Festival showcases environmental science and conservation films.

We screen stories that follow individuals whose lives and work are tied to the land, from field biologists and land managers to hunters, anglers, and local communities. These films humanize conservation and show the passion, struggle, heartbreak and triumph that come with a personal commitment to environmental stewardship.

We show films from around the country and around the world, with subject matter that spans wildlife biology, botany, habitat restoration, resource extraction, migration corridors, marine science, fisheries science, climate change and green energy.

This is not an adventure film festival. We don’t feature athletic or achievement driven narratives unless they’re grounded in a deeper environmental story.

Habitat Wild Film Festival aims to make conservation personal by showing it through the lives of the people closest to it, highlighting the dedication, long hours, and often unseen work from the people in these fields. We hope that screening these films will lead to deeper understanding and stronger support of these issues, and we hope that sharing these stories will inspire more people to stand up for the landscapes and systems we all depend on.

Rules & Terms

We’re interested in anything related to conservation, land management, wildlife biology, habitat restoration, and the people whose lives intersect with these efforts in meaningful ways.

This includes stories about field research, public lands, working landscapes, indigenous stewardship, and the evolving relationship between humans and the natural world.

We’re drawn to films that follow individuals over time, that sit with process rather than just outcome, and that allow space for complexity without forcing easy conclusions.

Projects that explore conservation through unexpected angles are especially welcome, whether that means humor, tension, conflict, or observation. We are open to a wide range of tones and perspectives, as long as the work feels intentional, grounded, and driven by a clear point of view.

We are looking for films that trust the audience, that take their time, and that understand storytelling as a way to build connection first and let meaning follow.