The Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (WCFF) mission is to inform, engage and inspire people to protect global biodiversity. Conservation is critical to the survival of humanity and it is our responsibility to ensure the preservation of the planet’s natural treasures for future generations.
Founded in 2010, by environmental and marine scientist Christopher J. Gervais, F.R.G.S., the WCFF has grown from a one day event to what is now ten days of film screenings, conference sessions, field trips, receptions and more. In addition to the annual film festival and conference in October that takes place New York, WCFF hosts year round events from one to two days of films and speakers in both New York and other cities.
This summer the WCFF launched its new partnership with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and NatGeoWild hosting outdoor film screenings. An event on August 24, screened two world premiere films from NatGeoWild new series Mission Critical. The films included Panda Babies and Operation Sumatran Rhino. The evening was an overwhelming success, over 5,000 movie goers attended in one night. This partnership will continue next summer both in New York and possibly expand to Los Angeles.
The Wildlife Conservation Film Festival is the only film festival on the planet dedicated to the protection of global biodiversity and wildlife. The WCFF is the premier venue for wildlife filmmakers across the globe to present their work to an international audience. There is opportunity to interact and network with international filmmakers, scientists and conservationists from around the world
The Wildlife Conservation Film Festival strives to build long-term relationships with filmmakers, conservationists, scientific organizations, television networks, media distribution outlets, like -minded groups and individuals. WCFF works with veteran and upcoming wildlife documentary film producers to create unique, informative and entertaining programs for viewers around the world to enjoy.
Some notable attendees and speakers have included: Dr. Sylvia Earle, Dr. Birute’ Mary Galdikas, HRH Prince Khaled bin Sultan, James Cromwell, Dr. Patricia C. Wright, Sigourney Weaver, Bob Poole, Ambassador Ian Redmond, Fabien Cousteau, HRH Prince Faisal bin Salman, Natasha Barnard, Leilani Munter, Celine Cousteau, Virginia McKenna, Chris Jagger, Famke Janssen, Jim Fowler, David Hamlin, Ric O’Barry, Dr. Mireya Mayor and Dr. E.O. Wilson.
WCFF brings together activists, filmmakers, non-governmental enthusiasts, representatives of the public and private sector, youth, scholars as well as wide audiences from all walks of life. The Festival promotes programs and projects that contribute to the protection of biodiversity and sustainability.
To view the 2016 WCFF film schedule and list of speakers, visit: http://www.wcff.org/2016-film-festival
For more information about the WCFF, visit their social media:
- Facebook.com/WCFForg
- Twitter: @WCFF_org
- Twitter: @CJGERVAIS
- Instagram: @WCFF_org
- Vimeo.com/wcff
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