The New York WILD Film Festival is the only documentary film festival in New York to present powerful exhilarating films about the wild world around us. These carefully selected films from around the world will cover a spectrum of wild topics, from exploration and adventure to wildlife, conservation and the environment.
The festival celebrates the filmmakers who — through the power of their images and storytelling — promote awareness, educate, and spark interest in exploring and conserving the natural world around us. NY WILD, through your films, presents a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, affect vital change, and celebrate the wild.
New York WILD is excited to partner again with the venerable Explorers Club whose members have accomplished many incredible “firsts" – from the deepest point in the ocean to the surface of the moon.
Expect 30-35 screenings over four days, Q&A's with celebrated filmmakers, talent, and thought leaders. In addition to all-day screenings, The Explorers Club will host lunch with fellow adventurers and offer once-in-a-lifetime social and networking events.
New York WILD is proud to partner with New York University and NYU Shanghai for the fifth year. If your film is shown at New York WILD, you will have an opportunity for your film to be selected at NYU in NY or in Shanghai. Your work will reach an international audience of students, faculty and the Shanghai community. Read more about this at https://nywildfilmfestival.com/about-us/university-partners/
The New York WILD Film Festival is fiscally sponsored by New York Women in Film and Television, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Submission fees are a vital part of the festival's fundraising, helping to ensure a successful review process and overall event. Thank you to all the filmmakers for participating!
Juried Competition with awards for the following categories:
Exploration
Adventure
Wildlife
Conservation
Environmental
Short (under 30 min)
Feature (60-90 min)
Student
Best in Festival