About
Taylor Johnson is an American-Canadian filmmaker with a keen passion for science, natural history, and conservation. With a background in Geology and Environmental Studies from Whitman College, Taylor earned an MFA from the premier program in Science and Natural History Filmmaking at Montana State University. Since then, Taylor has worked on a wide gamut of projects, ranging from the National Science Foundation and National Geographic, to Compass Light Productions and CuriosityStream. His work has been screened at film festivals world-wide. He is currently exploring new storytelling possibilities for science and conservation media through emerging technologies like VR-based platforms. In addition, he is also an Alumnus of Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders. Throughout his work, Taylor tends to favor a quirky and humorous approach, but he’s certainly serious about making information accessible and enjoyable to all.