Allison Argo: Filmmaker, Conservationist by Guest
A Filmmaker With a Mission Republished with permission from Izilwane Allison Argo knew she had to do something when she first saw Ivan. He had spent nearly 30 years in solitary confinement in a 14-by-14-foot concrete cell. But he wasn’t in prison. He was in a shopping mall. Ivan was a...
Feb 05
Deep Sea Brothers: Mike deGruy and Andrew Wight by Susan Colby
The Adventurers From left: Mike deGruy, Andrew Wight and James Cameron The film world mourns the loss of two of their own, renowned filmmaker Michael deGruy and Australian writer-producer Andrew Wight. Both men were known for their love of, and documentation of, the ocean. They died on February 4,...
Feb 12
Into the Wild: American University Outfits the Next Generation of Environmental Filmmakers by Chris Palmer
Larry Engel, Associate Professor of The Center for Environmental Filmmaking at American University, teaching on location in Alaska as part of the "Classroom in the Wild Program". Photo by Larry Engel Wildlife filmmaker Randy Wimberg was with his dive team at Bikini Atoll in the South...
Sep 08
A Fallen Crocodile Hunter Still Has Lessons to Teach About Wildlife by Chris Palmer
Originally published in 2006, this still pertinent article is republished on the anniversary of Steve Irwin’s untimely death. Steve Irwin was a wonderfully passionate and well-meaning advocate for wildlife. He was a good person who inspired millions to have an increased appreciation for the...
Sep 04