Using all new footage shot on location in central California between October 2022 and December 2023, combined with the knowledge and passion of biologists who study them, this film uses the structure of a day in the life of a California condor to illustrate how impressive, sophisticated and just plain cool this critically endangered species is.

I'd like to especially thank biologists Danaé, Darren and Kara for allowing me to tap into their knowledge and passion, and for being great sports in finding new ways to communicate that knowledge (if you've watched the film, you'll know what I'm referring to).

I'd also like to thank the folks at Ventana Wildlife Society for letting me tag along here and there as they performed nest observations and worked in their sanctuary.

Finally, I'd like to thank all the folks that are part of the condor recovery program. I've been involved with the program in one way or another for over 12 years so far, and it's been a real privilege to get to work with such a passionate and dedicated group of people. Learn more about the birds, the people, and the program at the links below in the "About The Condors" section.

To learn more about condors and the recovery program, follow the links below

Link coming soon

Final film

• DCI 4k (4096x2160) @ 24fps, stereo sound
• 24 minutes, 21 seconds long

Original clips shot with Canon R5C

• DCI 4k (4096x2160) @ 24fps
• Canon Log 3
• Cinema Gamut
• MP4 (HEVC) YCC 422 10 bit

Back in 2016 I released my first short film about condors, titled "The California Condors of Big Sur", click here to watch it.