In the Spring of 2024, I collaborated with two fellow filmmakers to create an environmental documentary exploring the delicate balance between urban development and wildlife preservation. I served as both producer, director, and editor.

Pre-Production

My documentary project began with extensive research into wildlife and human coexistence in the Los Angeles area through my partnership with the Cougar Conservancy. During our initial meetings, I learned about critical wildlife cohabitation initiatives, including the National Geographic Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, which informed my understanding of the pressing environmental challenge at the heart of my film: how expanding cities fragment natural habitats, forcing humans and wildlife into increasingly close contact.

Over two months, I immersed myself in the complete filmmaking process, conducting compelling interviews with conservation experts and community members while creating detailed transcripts to identify key throughlines in their stories. I gained unique insights into how these majestic predators navigate our urban landscape, spending considerable time editing archival wildlife footage using Adobe Creative Suite to weave together a cohesive narrative about thoughtful coexistence.