Jackson Wild

For the families and farmers living on the front lines of human-wildlife conflict, this film wasn’t just a story — it was their story. 🦁

Kuishi Na Simba (Living with Lions), a 2025 JWMA Impact Campaign finalist, brought that story back to the Serengeti communities at its heart, and went on to reach 11,000 people across Tanzania and stream in 166 countries across the globe 🌍

In this exclusive interview, director and cinematographer Erica Rugabandana () joins producers Jacqueline Farmer and Julie Busse, hosted by impact producer Alex Pearson, to break down the full impact story — from bush screenings beside a Land Cruiser to a national broadcast on Boxing Day.

Watch the full recording on the Jackson Wild Collective via the link in bio. Not a member yet? Unlock this interview and more for FREE by joining the Jackson Wild Collective today.

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This June, we’re spotlighting the powerful film, Tipping Point 🪸This film is now FREE to stream, all Pride Month long 🏳️‍🌈

🎬 Tipping Point (2025 Media Award Finalist in Science & Nature)

In the face of unprecedented coral bleaching, marine biologist Shayle Matsuda draws on the resilience he has cultivated as a transgender man to inform his groundbreaking research increasing thermal tolerance in corals.

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🔗 Streaming link in bio or visit jacksonwild.org

🎬 Time is almost up!

The Jackson Wild Media Awards entry window closes tonight at 11:59 PM MT. If your work celebrates the natural world, we want to see it. Films, digital storytelling, environmental journalism — all categories are open.

Submit now at jacksonwild.org

This is it — the final deadline is May 18th at 11:59 PM MT. ⏳

You have two days left to submit your entry and be considered for the 2026 Jackson Wild Media Awards program.

Submit now via the link in bio or at jacksonwild.org before time runs out! 🎬

Jackson Wild and Hollywood Climate Summit are joining forces for a two-day industry gathering in LA!

📅 November 9–10, 2026
📍 The Ebell of Los Angeles

Two days of connection and collaboration at the intersection of climate, nature, storytelling, and impact — closing with a joint awards ceremony celebrating the Jackson Wild Media Awards and Hollywood Climate Summit Awards.

More details coming soon! Find event info and add it to your calendar via the link in bio or at jacksonwild.org/2026-la

Missed the Jackson Wild Media Awards deadline last Friday? The late entry window is now open, but closing for good on May 18th ⚠️

This is the final submission window for the 2026 Jackson Wild Media Awards with late entry fees now in effect. If you want your project to be considered for the awards in 2026, this is your final chance!

📅 Late Entry Deadline: May 18, 2026 11:59pm MT
🔗 Submit now at jacksonwild.org or with the link in bio

A century of life and an ever-lasting legacy. Happy 100th birthday to the one and only, Sir David Attenborough

From the grand migrations and displays of the planet’s largest animals, to the tiny, underrated, and underappreciated creatures whose quiet work forms the very foundation of life on Earth. For decades, he has brought these stories of all scales to screens and hearts across the world. The filmmakers behind the Jackson Wild Media Award-winning ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ said it best: “Quite simply, he is one of the greatest storytellers of our time.”

A Jackson Wild Legacy Award honoree in 1999 and continuing presence in our circles to this day, we are forever grateful for the work he has done, the emerging filmmakers he has inspired, and the millions who encountered his films and went out to make the world one step better, for people, planet, and all creatures on it.

Happy birthday to this storytelling legend 💚🌍🌿

⏰ One day left to submit! Our regular deadline is just over 24 hours away, May 8th at 11:59pm MT — submit your work today to be a part of a huge year for Jackson Wild and join this talented community!

Submit via the link in bio or visit jacksonwild.org

🎥 Keeping tabs on all the action!

Above are a few deadlines for our Media Awards and opportunities due in the coming months. With just one day left for the priority judging application and one week left for Media Awards submissions, get those in now!

We cannot wait to see what this community has been up to, and even more excited to see all the wonderful things to come!

📆 Please note that all deadlines listed are for 11:59pm Mountain Time