Dominic Whinfield Gill
The [Conserv]atives
Dominic Gill is an award-winning filmmaker, environmental biologist, and co-founder of Encompass Films. Known for blending adventure and advocacy, Dominic’s work explores the intersection of climate, community, and the natural world. He first gained recognition for his solo cycling journey documented in Take a Seat, which also became a National Outdoor Book Award–winning book. His films have been featured by Smithsonian, Netflix, The Los Angeles Times, and major environmental organizations such as The Redford Center. Dominic received an IDA Award nomination and won a Jackson Wild Award for his short film series Last Call for the Bayou. Most recently, his film Planetwalker was shortlisted for an Academy Award. With a background in biology and a deep commitment to environmental storytelling, Dominic brings both scientific insight and cinematic vision to his work.