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Celebrating excellence in storytelling since 1991.

Jackson Wild accelerates and elevates impactful storytelling at the nexus of nature, science and climate through innovative and collaborative gatherings, skill-building initiatives, mentorship programs and career development.

Jackson Wild is an inclusive global forum, inspiring our community, celebrating excellence in storytelling that illuminates our connection to the natural world and collective responsibility to the wild.

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2025 Media Awards

The nature equivalent to the Oscars®, the Jackson Wild Media Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in science and nature storytelling.

The 2025 Media Awards Winners were announced during the Jackson Wild Summit, on Thursday, October 2.

See the 2025 Winners!
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2025 Summit

The Jackson Wild Summit is a global gathering of storytellers, innovators, and changemakers working at the intersection of media and the natural world. This year, we widened the lens more than ever — welcoming creators from immersive media, video games, digital platforms, content creation, factual production, camera operation, and beyond.

The 2025 Summit celebrated an expansive, future-facing community united by a shared commitment to elevating stories that move our planet forward.

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Join the Collective

The Collective is the virtual home for the Jackson Wild global storytelling community to connect, collaborate and inspire change year-round. Through ongoing mentorship, an international production database and career-building programs, the Collective provides resources for storytellers at all levels to elevate their impact and expand their opportunities.

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Watch Now

 Jackson Wild is proud to present Films with Impact, a FREE curated virtual screening series bringing inspiring and thought-provoking films directly to you. These stories highlight the power of storytelling to deepen our connection to the natural world and motivate action to restore and protect our planet and all its inhabitants. 

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