Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (12)

Festival start: 14 October 2022      Festival end: 20 October 2022

The Wildlife Conservation Film Festival attracts an international representation of film, filmmakers, advocates and scientists dedicated to the preservation of global biodiversity. Visitors come to New York from across the globe to attend this unique film festival. Opportunity for the filmmaker and visitors exist to interact and engage is discussion.

Representatives from multiple distribution companies are invited to review films in the festival for television listings on their respected networks.

The WCFF takes place in New York the third week in October for ten days of film screenings, receptions, workshops and parties. In addition the WCFF hosts a monthly film screening series to accommodate films that can not fit into the the October schedule.

All films accepted are qualified to participate in the WCFF Channel. An online film festival, reaching a global audience that is a subscription platform that pays the filmmakers.

Entry & Judging Categories:
Amateur
Animation
Conservation
Ecosystem/Habitat
Education
Endangered Species
Endangered Ecosystem/Habitat
Feature
Foreign (Must be subtitled in English)
Foundation
Humans & Nature
Music & Nature
Short (Under 20 minutes)
Student (Ages 21 and under)
Wildlife Activism

Contact: Christopher@wcff.org for Film Entry Application

Film Entry Application:

All filmmakers wishing to enter their film(s), please send an email to request a film entry application.

Entry & Judging Categories:

Amateur
Animation
Conservation
Ecosystem/Habitat
Education
Endangered Species
Endangered Ecosystem/Habitat
Feature
Foreign (Must be subtitled in English)
Foundation
Humans & Nature
Music & Nature
Short (Under 20 minutes)
Student (Ages 21 and under)
Wildlife Activism

Filmmakers are eligible to win “Best” of each category listed above. The recipients will be announced thirty (30) days prior to each festival and awards handed out at the opening reception.

For Filmmakers:

All-access pass for festival weekend
Meet the filmmakers reception on the opening evening

Opportunities to speak in front of a large audience to discuss your film and engage in Q & A.
Assistance with travel expenses and lodging (limited scholarships available)

Discount available if entering film or films into a single event or multiple festival locations

Opportunity to sell your film on DVD, Blue Ray or other merchandise during the course of the film festival.

We are an International Film Festival. All wildlife filmmakers and production companies are invited to apply from every country.

For an application please contact: Christopher@WCFF.org