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telling stories. challenging systems. building a new future for filmmakers.

Wild Commons was built to challenge the outdated distribution models that dominate documentary filmmaking. This blog explores the stories, communities, and characters behind our films, while examining how independent filmmakers are building a new future for environmental storytelling.

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Meet the team - Kika Tuff, Ph.D.
Kika Tuff, Ph.D. Kika Tuff, Ph.D.

Meet the team - Kika Tuff, Ph.D.

Before becoming a filmmaker, Kika was a scientist studying deforestation. But after years researching a problem the world already knew how to solve, she had to accept that data alone rarely changes human behavior. Here, Kika reflects on her transition from science to filmmaking, and why emotional connection is a critical tool for confronting ecological collapse.

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