Directed by Samuel Steiner Riley

Synopsis:

Wild Territory explores the relationship between a daring wildlife photographer, Etienne Littlefair, and the vast freshwater ecosystems that define Australia’s far north. From free-diving in murky water to find crocodiles and rare turtles, to spending days on end staking out drying riverbeds for parrots and finches, Etienne and his wife Cara go to extreme lengths to photograph rare and under-appreciated species – all with the hope to spread awareness and appreciation for the wildlife and waterways they have come to care so much about. This film is a combination of beautiful imagery, exceptional wildlife, and true human connection with nature. It is a testament to the importance of protecting what we have before it’s gone.

Review by Andie Karveli:

Samuel Riley has single handedly given us an insightful and beautiful documentary about wildlife photographer Etienne Littlefair and his wife, Cara Littlefair.

Putting together a documentary like this is no small feat. Samuel wrote, directed, produced, edited and filmed this stunning short in Australia’s wilderness. He definitely captured the vast beauty of this land with sweeping drone shots to awe inspiring underwater images.

Samuel also introduces us to the talents of Etienne Littlefair and his wife, Cara. Their love of the Australian outback is infectious and the jaw droppingly beautiful photographs Etienne has captured of the wildlife there is unparalleled.

Even if you are not a very outdoorsy person this film will inspire you to explore your own backyards and perhaps see wildlife you hadn’t noticed before