Pioneer Studios

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11/08/2020

Thank you for selecting “Breath” as a finalist in the microfilm category for this years digital summit. A lot of amazing people came together to bring this project to life and get it out to the masses. That battle is still in full swing, but we are so thankful to Wanda and Rebekah for sharing their voice and passion for saving America’s Largest Intact Temperate Rainforest. You can watch “Breathe” on YouTube - see link in bio! .arthur

03/06/2020

This is a great high level view of what it takes to tackle a successful online marketing campaign - and like all great storytelling, it starts with audience!

Starting a new marketing campaign? Learn everything you need to know about grassroots marketing.

02/06/2020

Whats the difference between a conservation message and story?

Almost all conservation video projects wrestle with this questions and in our first official blog article we layout the difference between the two and share insights on how to craft both for a successful conservation video campaign.


https://bit.ly/2XoTNmo

Breaking down the key differences between message and story so you can craft successful conservation videos.

21/05/2020

WILD AGENCY 2020 SHOWREEL

Our planet is facing unprecedented challenges, but everyday there are heroes stepping up to fight for a future where both wildlife and humanity thrive. ⁠
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We're fortunate enough to call some of those heroes clients, and we thank you for your tireless work and dedication to building a better tomorrow. ⁠
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At Wild Agency our mission is to help share the work of these amazing heroes with the world to drive impact and change. ⁠
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We harness storytelling, data, and strategy to bridge the gap between a message and audiences and we are so proud to share a sneak peak of the results in our 2020 Showcase. ⁠
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Climate change, wildfires in the west, deforestation, sustainable tourism, seafood bycatch, and endangered species were just some of the topics we tackled this past year. Many of these issues are dark, but seeing the impact on audiences has fueled our drive to a whole new level. ⁠
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Thank you to our amazing clients and conservation friends:⁠
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AND a huge thanks to our hardworking, nimble, creative team who helped bring these films to life:⁠
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Check link in bio to see our new full website, and the full films. ⁠
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20/05/2020

Meet Wild Agency - The Future of Conservation Video

For more than a decade we've helped conservation organizations craft compelling stories to drive action and now we are growing to ensure clients can deliver even more impact with their videos.
Pioneer Studios has evolved into Wild Agency. An award winning video production company that's supercharged with data and strategy for your conservation success.

We help conservation organizations harness social data and behavior change science to understand audiences at a whole new level. We then create targeted compelling content and most importantly help you deliver it so the right people see the right films at the right time.
We call this process data-driven storytelling, and its helped our clients break through to new audiences, reach millions online, and achieve tangible results with their media.
Whether you are a big organization looking to take on a bold new storytelling campaign, or a non-profit needing assistance with a current project, we're here to help. We care about conservation and want to see your stories thrive online.

Check out our new website to learn more about Wild Agency:

www.wildagency.org

19/05/2020

Data + Storytelling + Strategy = Impact⁠
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Sneak peek of what's coming! ⁠
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30/04/2020

The Salmon Forest is a 30-minute documentary film that explores the connection between wild salmon and life in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, the largest ...

20/04/2020

20/04/2020

27/02/2020

Check out our latest film about conservation in west Texas! Our partners NFWF do incredible work to conserve wildlife and we are excited to share their story with the world.

26/02/2020

Our short film "Breathe," about the importance of the Tongass National Forest to climate change, is a finalist for the World Wildlife Day Film Showcase! Winners will be announced March 3 at the UN Headquarters in New York. Congrats to our partners, SeaLegacy and Women's Earth and Climate Action Network, creator Pioneer Studios, and especially to the film's stars, Kashudoha Wanda Culp (Tlingit) and Rebekah Sawers (Yup’ik, living in the Tongass with her Tlingit husband and daughter.)

06/02/2020

In October we had the incredible opportunity to visit Raja Ampat, Indonesia with Oceanic Society and Courtney Mattison to shoot and produce a short film about climate change and coral reefs. We are truly at a turning point for our oceans, and it is time for action. It can sometimes feel like climate issues are too big for an individual to matter, but combined our voices, votes, and actions will help change the world for the better. Join the movement to help save the oceans and learn more about how you can reduce your impact on coral reefs around the globe. http://bit.ly/OS50RajaAmpatBlog

02/01/2020

Happy 2020 from the Pioneer Family! What an great year filled with amazing travel and meaningful work. Cheers to another year of creating impactful conservation stories and thanks to all our amazing clients and collaborators. #2020 .society .arthur

28/11/2019

We’re so thankful today for all the dedicated citizens working to conserve and protect the wild lands and wildlife that make our planet so spectacular. From those fighting industrial logging, ocean plastic pollution, sagebrush wildfires, climate change and so much more, without your persistence our planet would not be as healthy and beautiful. Huge thanks to our amazing clients, partners, and production team - .society .arthur .leatherback .fisk.johnson @ Tongass National Forest

26/11/2019

It’s not too late to take action for the Tongass and save America’s rainforest. Comment at www.salmonstate.org/climate-take-action to tell the U.S. Forest Service what you think of this shortsighted plan — and tag a friend who might be interested in commenting, too.

At 17 million acres, the Tongass is not only America’s largest national forest, it’s the largest intact temperate rainforest in the world. It stores and absorbs vast amounts more carbon than any other forest in the United States. It’s wild, it’s wet, it’s huge, and it draws comparisons to the Amazon.
The Tongass’s millions of trees are not only vital to the long-term health of all five species of wild Alaska salmon, brown bears, black bears, wolves, Sitka blacktail deer, mountain goats, and the region’s human residents, they’re also vital to the long term health of the rest of the planet.
Over the protests of Alaskans, Americans, and sovereign indigenous governments, however, the Trump Administration plans to strip protections for more than 9 million acres of the forest — including some of the world’s last remaining stands of ancient Sitka spruce, hemlock and cedar trees — in order to open the land up for roads, clearcut old growth logging, and industrialization. This would plunge our world further into a climate emergency.

We are proud to partner with , , and .Intl on this film, created by and starring indigenous activists Kashudoha Wanda Culp (Tlingit) and Rebekah Sawers (Yup’ik, living in the Tongass with her Tlingit husband and daughter.)

25/11/2019

Check out this sneak peak of our film “Breathe” releasing tomorrow! Thanks to our amazing partners and look for the film tomorrow from:

24/11/2019

Check out some frame grabs from our next short film, Breathe. It’s all about the value of the Tongass National Forest as a shield against climate change and get ready, because it’s intense! Video launching Tuesday with our amazing partners @ Tongass National Forest

20/11/2019

Check out our latest film and comment to help save the Tongass!

https://www.backcountryhunters.org/take_action #/

19/11/2019

19/10/2019

Finally stateside after two weeks with .society in Raja Ampat! Paradise above and below the water capturing incredible material with discussing climate change and coral reefs. Until next time! @ RAJA AMPAT - The Last Paradise

16/10/2019

Wrapping a two week trip to one of our oceans last thriving hotspots - Raja Ampat Indonesia. I can easily say that I have never seen such a spectacular diversity of life on earth and it was a reminder of what we have to lose if we don’t act to protect our planet. As always amazing to work with .society as we wrap our 4th film in the series! Also check out the work of who we feature in the film. @ RAJA AMPAT - The Last Paradise

23/09/2019

After a week of backpacking and patiently waiting in the rain...we finally found our otters! Time for some catching up with old friends and colleagues @ Olympic National Park

05/09/2019

“A society grows great when older people plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.”

My dad shared this quote with me a few months ago, but standing in a desolate sea of stumps, it hit me hard. This is the Tonga’s National Forest, our public land, being sold off to the highest bidder. These old growth trees represent some of the last great forests on our planet. Many are older than our nation itself, supporting one of the last great wild salmon fisheries on earth, critical brown bear habitat, tourism, subsistence and so much more...

I’ve had the incredible opportunity to spend the better part of a decade traveling and capturing the beauty of the Tongass National Forest. Now the state of Alaska seeks to reverse a twenty year old federal protection that threatens 9 million acres of temperate rainforest forest.

The time to battle is here...films coming soon...check out the article in my profile for more info on the topic and let’s raise our voices to preserve our public lands for future generations and all the life that depends on them for survival.

14/08/2019

FINALLY!!! Our latest film for Oceanic Society is live!

In this episode we head to Trinidad with NY Chef Trevor Kunk to explore the connection between our food and the ocean.

This shoot offered one of the most incredible wildlife encounters to date, but also a humbling reminder of our impacts on wildlife around the globe.

To learn more and get involved visit:

https://www.bluehabits.org/choose-sustainable-seafood

08/08/2019

Our film, Saving Grayling, was selected as a finalist in Jackson Wild this year in the short impact category! Couldn’t be more excited to share the incredible work of the folks working to keep our public lands healthy and wildlife thriving! Shout out to and thanks to my team .arthur and for helping bring this story to life! Check out the film for free on YouTube and let’s keep our Wildlife Refuges and those dedicated to their protection funded for generations to come.

16/07/2019

Little leatherbacks = little teaser for our next film from for .society

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04/07/2019

Happy 4th! Love to our public lands and the great country that had the foresight to preserve them for future generations! Photo taken above Sitka in the Tongass National Forest.

26/06/2019

Amazing how a change in perspective can illuminate your world.

25/06/2019

What makes the perfect dish? Beautiful plating? Incredible flavor? For NY chef , taste and looks are critical, but without sustainable sourcing, the story just isn’t complete. for .society on our latest film exploring bycatch and sustainable seafood. Can’t wait to share the final film soon!