The Rewilders
Jaguars, elephants, bison, and salmon can help create a wilder and a more sustainable future. Meet the pioneering “rewilders” who are restoring these iconic species on three continents, galvanizing a global movement that could change the course of the planet, one animal and one landscape at a time.
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After the film, we were joined by The Rewilders filmmakers, Kyle Gunther and Trish Neufeld.
Click below to watch an interview with Mark Angelo, the conservationist of The Rewilders, by one of ACFF’s founding members, Dr. Mark Madison.
Filmmakers: Marlene Rodgers and Kyle Gunther
Running Time: 38 mins
Language: English
Type: Short – Green Fire Award Winner
Kyle Gunther spent 25 years working in international humanitarian development across four continents and nineteen countries, managing large-scale programs, budgets, and teams. In 2019, he transitioned into the Canadian film industry, contributing to feature documentaries and television series. His passion for conservation and extensive global experience helped forge key partnerships that brought The Rewilders to life on screen.
Marlene Rodgers loves stories that matter, that illuminate the human experience. Formerly a story editor for dramatic films, she has moved into documentary, including as writer-director on The Rewilders. Rodgers was also a writer on the award-winning Amazon Prime true crime docuseries In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery.
