The authors of this site

We are the Natural History Film Network Collective — three wildlife filmmakers united by the same calling: telling the stories of the living planet and sharing the knowledge that keeps those stories alive. We met deep in the forest canopy of Costa Rica, watching a family of capuchin monkeys outsmart every attempt to film them. Between the tangled vines and late-night data backups, we started talking. About how wildlife filmmaking changes the way the world sees nature. About how complex it can be to bring a raw moment of animal life to the screen. And about how little guidance exists for those who want to try. That’s when a thought took root: If more creators learn to film nature responsibly, the planet’s voice gets louder. We created this blog for everyone who feels that pull — whether you are picking up a camera for the first time, preparing a pitch for a major broadcaster, or simply curious about how nature documentaries are born. Here, we share what we’ve learned through years in the field and the editing room: how to build a story from real animal behaviour how to choose gear that won’t disturb the wildlife how to secure funding for ambitious shoots how to navigate new technologies that push the medium forward We explain everything we wish someone had told us sooner — without jargon, without gatekeeping. Just passion, experience, and a belief in ethical filmmaking grounded in science. This blog is not only about the films we admire. It’s about the hidden journey behind each frame — the patience, the wonder, the failures that become breakthroughs. Technology evolves fast — the jungle takes its time. Our job is to honour both. Welcome to the Network. Let’s make the wild seen — and protected. — The NHFN Collective