Stories connect us to the planet and to each other. It’s critical to elevate local voices that bear witness to unique and authentic stories to the world.
Through our Frontiers programs, Jackson Wild™ is a a catalyst for leadership and mentorship where industry professionals gather to challenge and inspire each other while nurturing the next generation of storytellers with opportunities to push the boundaries of how we understand our relationship with nature.
Through our Frontiers programs, Jackson Wild™ is a a catalyst for leadership and mentorship where industry professionals gather to challenge and inspire each other while nurturing the next generation of storytellers with opportunities to push the boundaries of how we understand our relationship with nature.
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African Conservation VoicesThe African Wildlife Foundation and Jackson Wild have embarked on an exciting partnership to create the African Conservation Voices (ACV), an initiative which provides mentorship, training and resources for early to mid-career African video storytellers who have a demonstrated passion for conservation.
On the heels of our successful pilot, we’ve embarked on planning for additional workshops to take place in the coming 12 months in Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe. We welcome collaborations and partnerships that will augment and expand our efforts. |
Jackson Wild Media LabThe Jackson Wild Media Lab (JWML) is an immersive, cross-disciplinary science filmmaking workshop that brings scientists and media creators together to learn from leaders in the profession and work together to develop effective tools to communicate about science, nature and conservation with diverse audiences across the world’s evolving media platforms. The 2021 Lab will take place September 21 - October 1.
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Jackson Wild Summit
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Summer 2021 Editing MasterclassJackson Wild is proud to present an Editing Masterclass - an opportunity for Jackson Wild Collective members to take their editing skills to the next level in crafting more impactful stories. Led by Candice Odgers, an award-winning editor with over 18 years of experience in the natural history industry, this 7-week online interactive masterclass will incorporate seminars, case studies and hands-on projects to refine technical skills and explore the nuances of storytelling.
Although this Masterclass is over, we look forward to having more masterclasses on different topics, beginning in fall of 2021! |
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2020 Wild Women Media Lab: AfricaTen powerful women in conservation science and media from South Africa, Nigeria, Tanzania, Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia and Kenya were selected for the NEWF Wild Women Media Lab. From 10th - 22nd August 2020, the cohort engaged in intensive online filmmaking workshops with industry experts and mentors from around the world to guide them through the process of producing a micro-film – a first time experience for all. Each participant was provided with a media making legacy package, allowing them to each develop, film and edit their stories in just a few days. The NEWF Wild Women Media Lab has been designed in partnership with Jackson Wild and is supported by HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, American Film Showcase, the United States Mission South Africa and National Geographic Society.
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2020 Kenya Summit
The Jackson Wild Virtual Summit in Kenya was brought to light by two previous Jackson Wild Fellows: Faith Musembi and Fiona Tande. The ambition for the program was to provide a platform for filmmakers in Kenya to receive mentorship through sessions from experts in the field, network with each other while working together to craft films that they can use to promote their skillset.
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