Python Huntress

A glimpse into the life of Donna Kalil, an environmentalist who spends her nights patrolling the Florida Everglades in search of the Burmese Python–an invasive apex predator that has devastated local wildlife. Learn about the problem with pythons and why for Donna, fulfilling her job responsibilities does not always come easy.

Donna Kalil

MEET THE PYTHON HUNTRESS!

After the films, stay for a Q & A with Python Huntress’ film subject Donna Kalil, Everglades Avengers Team Leader and Python Elimination Specialist.

Filmmakers: Nicholas Orris, Matt Deblinger

Running Time: 19 mins

Language: English with Open Captions

Type: Short

ACFF Official Selection - 2024
Python Huntress_Nicholas Orris
Python Huntress_Matt Deblinger

Nicholas Orris and Matt Deblinger are filmmakers based in Denver and Miami, respectively. They met in a film course while attending FSU and have collaborated on each other’s films ever since. Python Huntress is their first co-directed film together.