Unfenced WCFF 2025
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11m
Amidst harsh winter conditions, Patagonia Park Argentina’s rewilding team works to dismantle deadly fences – enabling guanacos to continue their ancestral migrations unimpeded. This effort is part of their remarkable mission to restore the Patagonian steppe.
This 12-minutes short wildlife documentary is a journey into the heart of Patagonia Park, Argentina, where the spectacle of winter migrations unfolds against the backdrop of ongoing rewilding efforts.
FILMMAKER BIOGRAPHY:WIKTORIA A. CIESIELSKA
director
Driven by curiosity and a deep desire to explore the natural world, she began her journey earning a bachelor’s degree in Biology, where she gained a deeper understanding of the challenges wildlife faces to survive and thrive. Then an idea took root: to use film as a way to advocate for nature. Wiktoria went on to complete a Master’s degree in Wildlife Documentary Production at the University of Salford, where she learned to merge scientific understanding with a cinematic eye. Her work often explores the relationship between humans and the environment, focusing on themes of coexistence, rewilding, and resilience. She is now founder and creative lead at RogiFilm - wildlife documentary production company based in Poland.
PIOTR NIEMCZEWSKI
cinematographer
Piotr’s passion for working with cameras began with a travel-themed YouTube channel he started at the age of 18. His videos quickly gained an audience of over 100,000 viewers, igniting his love for visual storytelling. After moving from Poland to the U.S. and graduating from the New York Film Academy, Piotr entered the film industry in Los Angeles. He has worked in the camera and lighting departments for over four years, gaining experience on feature films, commercials, music videos, and documentaries. Many projects shot by Piotr have received international film festival recognition, including several Best Cinematography awards. Piotr is a versatile filmmaker who understands film production across all budget levels, from short, attention-grabbing online content to the technical demands of lighting a Hollywood film.
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