Gillian Coyne is the Festival Director of the REEL WILD New York Film Festival, presented by the Wildlife Conservation Society. Prior to REEL WILD, Gillian worked for several nonfiction film festivals, including Hamptons Doc Fest and New York WILD Film Festival. She recently participated in the 2024-2025 Woods Hole Programming Fellowship on the shorts team. Gillian holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bates College and a master’s degree from King’s College London.
