We had such a wonderful experience at New York WILD. It was an honor be recognized for our work. The audience was engaged and asked smart, thoughtful and challenging questions. It is exactly what a great film festival should be -- all about the work in an intimate and welcoming setting.

"It was a short trip from San Diego when you consider how much global perspective we gained. It was especially inspiring to meet the filmmakers, explorers and global activists who are leading the charge in protecting our planet. We look forward to coming back in future years and staying involved with this wonderful community."

"Onscreen, Medellín proclaimed, 'I am the bat man.' The crowd cheered. An audience member behind him shouted, 'Yeah!' I attended two nights’ worth of the festival’s sold-out three-day program, and the viewers were almost uniformly that enthusiastic. 'It’s a great festival because it has both adventure and conservation components.'"

"The experience of screening at the New York WILD Film Festival has been amazing... It provides a forum that, through the films it selects, is a vitally important moment."

"Thank you for all you and your team are doing - not just for intrepid New Yorkers that love to escape, but more importantly for the vital coverage you are bringing to essential conservation causes around our beloved Planet."

"Every film that I’ve seen so far, it really touches on the conservation aspect and it’s been inspiring in that respect. I’m leaving here feeling that I want to do something more... It’s been pretty incredible in that regard."

"I was thrilled to be part of the New York WILD Festival, in a frozen New York the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Trading tall tales with fellow filmmakers and drinking tequila with the informed and fearless audience, we had a blast and left fired up by the other films we'd seen."

"Thank you for celebrating 'Soul of the Elephant.' It's the only way we can get people to care. We really appreciate receiving this award. This award is for elephants."

"[The] New York WILD Film Festival was a triumph! I was so happy to be able to attend Saturday's events and experience its style and substance."

"I was definitely tickled, well-delighted, by the overwhelming response to the film, and the questioning that followed was seemingly endless. The Ross Sea could use many more such opportunities to tell this story."

"I had a wonderful time... great questions from the guests. I've been to a number of screenings and in my experience this was probably the best. The audience was clearly engaged."

"As sponsor, Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is thrilled to be a part of the New York WILD Film Festival and proud of the impact it has made showcasing the fields of wildlife conservation and environmental protection."

"Being a part of New York WILD is a huge honor, especially to be included with such amazing filmmakers... Now that I’m here, I’m realizing not only the importance of the festival and the people it brings together... it’s a great opportunity to get inspiration, recharge your batteries and make connections."