The International Association of Wildlife Film-makers
The International Association of Wildlife Film-makers (IAWF) was founded in 1982 to encourage communication and cooperation between people who are often isolated on location in the field. Our members are professional cameramen and camerawomen who earn most of their income from making wildlife films.
The IAWF was delighted to become affiliated with the GTC (Guild of Television Professionals) in January 2016. Our worldwide membership includes many of the leading names in our industry.
REMEMBERING TONY ALLEN (1952-2023)
A COLLECTION OF MEMORIES BY SOME OF THOSE WHO WORKED WITH TONY OVER THE YEARS
Richard Kemp
On the passing of wildlife film-maker Richard Kemp, specialist in documenting elusive wild carnivores.
Blue Planet II success
New record viewing figures for latest Attenborough blockbuster, bringing more young people to watch wildlife films
Film-making job title and tax position
Being called a camera operator might have serious repercussions for your freelance status and tax liability
New GTC forum for sharing info
The GTC (of which IAWF members are also members of course) now has an updated and efficient email forum for sharing information and asking questions. Let's get involved.
Getting Started in Wildlife Film-making
Expert advice from John Waters on getting started, and the trials and rewards of pursuing a wildlife filmmaking career.
Spotlight: Simon Vacher
I’ve directed and shot epic sequences in some of the remotest, inhospitable and most challenging environments around the globe. From icy dry Antarctic tundras to humid sandy and salty environments of the ...