Nancy Rosenthal is the Founder and Executive Director of the New York WILD Film Festival. NY WILD showcases documentaries about critical conservation and environmental issues, wildlife behavior and cutting edge exploration and adventure. Her extensive and successful career in filmmaking includes producing award-winning childrens’ films about natural history, science, and conservation for National Geographic. After National Geographic her independent film work shifted to include films about social issues and the arts.
The independent film Last Dance she worked on was shortlisted for an Academy Award. Nancy is an active member of the Explorers Club, she is an avid sailor, a scuba diver and passionate conservationalist.