2026 WCFF

Current schedule is as follows

More events will be added shortly

Cape May, New Jersey

June 11th - 14th

ABOUT US

Our mission is to inform, engage and inspire audiences about the upmost need and importance of the protection of global biodiversity.

We do this through annual film festivals in the United States, Europe, Africa , Asia and South America.  People that attend and participate in our events are international wildlife conservationists, filmmakers, photographers, scientists and people across the globe that work toward the preservation of global biodiversity.

Our educational outreach programs take place on college and university campuses across the globe. All education outreach events are free for students, staff, faculty and the public to attend. 

WE NEED YOUR HELP

Putting together an international film festival and biodiversity conference is no small expense. Sponsorship in the form of fiscal & in-kind donations help make the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival possible. Your contribution will help preserve global biodiversity and make the world a better place now and for future generations.

BECOME A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY

We can’t wait for you to come join us at our film festivals, connect to our channel and become part of our growing community focused on sharing incredible stories about wildlife and conservation. Grab your tickets now to save your spot for one of our upcoming events!

Can’t attend? Subscribe to the WCFF channel below and tap into our database of world-renowned independent films all in one place just for you. Are you also an aspiring independent filmmaker? We love hearing your stories and getting to know about your recent projects too! Connect with us to submit your films and join our inspiring circle of filmmakers that makes us who we are. 

WCFF CHANNEL

2025 Film Award Winners

Best Feature Film

Secrets of Great Salt Lake

Director: Tyler Mifflin

Canada, United States

Best Short Film

Zubr

Director: Giles Pitman

United Kingdom

Best Bird Feature

Penguins of the Point

Director: Derek Robitaille

Canada

Best Ecosystems Feature

Sitka’s Hidden Wonders

Director: Ben Hamilton

United States

Best Ecosystem Short

Melrakki the Arctic Fox, Queen of Kviar

Directors: David P. Glatz

& Shiela P. Glatz

United States

Best Student Film

Kekeno

Director: George Rufus Robinson-Hill

United Kingdom

Best Micro Budget Film

Peixinho (Little Fish)

Director: Kaushiik Subramaniam

United Kingdom

Best Cinematography

Choiba the Dance of the Humpback Whale

Director: Simon Gonzalez Velez

Columbia

Best Extended Feature Film

Spillover- Planet of Viruses

Director: Michael Wech

Germany

Best Humans & Nature Film

Spillover- Planet of Viruses

Director: Michael Wech

Germany

Best Water Film

Raindrop – The journey of Water

Director: Marco Dominik Graf

Switzerland

Best Animation Film

Red Wolf in Time Out

Directors: Dave Russo & Calliope Mary

United States

Best Musical

the Kluane Compositions

Director: Matthew Lien & Diyet van Lieshout

Canada

Best Nano Budget

Sanctuary- Return of the Eastern Bettong

Director: Rory Blackbourn-Rooney

Australia

Best Fiction

Chama

Director: Lucas Millions Dutra

Portugal

Best Endangered Species

A Home in the Grass

Director: Ryan Ward

Canada

Best Foreign Short

La Voz del Mar: Hope for Hawksbill Turtles
Wild Earth Allies & Emic Films, Producers 

Best Human & Nature Feature

Free Billy
Ecoflix Original
Marshall Corwin & David Casselman, Producers 

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