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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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Meet Hayden Hanke
Before picking up a camera, Hayden was photographing distant galaxies from his cul-de-sac. That shift in perspective — from the cosmos to the creatures closest to home — set him on a path combining science, visual storytelling, and conservation. Here, Hayden reflects on his journey from astrophotography to filmmaker engagement, and why images and stories may be our most powerful tools for protecting the natural world.