Katie Bryden is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and photographer based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Driven by a commitment to amplify the voices of women and shed light on the intersection of gender, conservation, and climate change, Katie works to share authentic narratives that transcend imagery and spark action to protect our natural world.
Examples of her past projects include filming women’s empowerment initiatives in Kenya, Tanzania, Peru, and Indonesia, documenting a community-led marine protected area in Fiji, filming a marine enforcement initiative in the Bahamas, and capturing climate change adaptation and resilience stories across the Gulf of Mexico.
Graduating from American University's Center for Environmental Filmmaking program with degrees in Film & Media Arts and Environmental Science, Katie brings a unique blend of artistic vision and scientific insight to her projects. Her narratives have empowered indigenous communities, shaped government policies, and raised awareness on vital environmental issues.
Her dedication to impact-driven filmmaking has earned her recognition as an iLCP Emerging League Fellow, 2020 Jackson Wild Media Lab Fellow and 2020 DC Filmmaker of the Month. She is also a member of the Ocean Culture Life Collective, The Video Consortium, Her Wild Vision Initiative, and The Jackson Wild Collective. Her recent clients include National Geographic, The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, National Wildlife Federation, WildAid, World Animal Protection, Ocean Exploration Trust, NOAA, and The Wilderness Society.
In her current projects, Katie continues to break new ground, focusing on endangered species and place-based storytelling as the Executive Producer and Film Director at Wildpath.
Please stay connected by following Katie on Instagram, @ktbryden.
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