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Wild Commons is a home for independent films about science, nature, and conservation.
Here, we go behind-the-scenes to explore the characters, context, and creative questions behind the films. Our goal is to dissect the process and purpose of environmental storytelling in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
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Why Yanuni is on YouTube: Richard Ladkani on Breaking the Rules of Film Distribution
Why did acclaimed documentary filmmaker Richard Ladkani release YANUNI on YouTube instead of a major streaming platform? In an exclusive Wild Commons interview, Ladkani discusses his collaboration with Indigenous leader Juma Xipaya, the changing documentary industry, and why reaching the right audience matters more than securing a traditional distribution deal.