Here the Wild Things Are
Trees and Seas Film Festival 2025
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8m 37s
In an ambitious global citizen science initiative, thousands of people race to document urban wildlife—often revealing rare or entirely new species. In Aotearoa New Zealand, this playful competition sparks a deeper reflection: can capturing nature through a lens help conserve it? Here the Wild Things Are blends adventure and ecological inquiry to explore the surprising power of photography in a time of ecological urgency.
Kelly Gilbride - Director
Madison Smith - Producer
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