ANGEL MORRIS
FILM EDITOR & PRODUCER
Speaking & Engagements
In addition to pre- and post-production, Angel contributes to the documentary and conservation film community through public speaking, workshop instruction, program leadership, and creative industry involvement. Their engagements span film festivals, labs, summits, and podcasts, where they share insights on editing, storytelling, and queer ecological perspectives.
Panels, Workshops, & Programs
2026
UPCOMING: "Queer Perspectives in Natural History Filmmaking"
The Maritime Museum & Aquarium, Gothenburg
Guest Speaker
Guest lecture alongside Christina Karliczek Skoglund on queer perspectives in wildlife films for the museum's West Pride event.
2023
"Post Workflow"
Santiago Wild
Session Instructor
Led a practical session for the LatinX film Lab on designing streamlined post-production pipelines and workflow management.
2023
"From Rough Cut to Fine Cut"
Jackson Wild Summit
Panelist
Spoke on a craft-focused panel discussing editorial decision-making, story shaping, and navigating the collaborative edit.
2025
"Shoot for the Edit"
Earth in Focus
Workshop Producer
Produced and lectured a workshop guiding emerging filmmakers on efficient shooting strategies informed by editorial workflows.
2023
"Out in the Wild"
Jackson Wild Summit
Panel Producer
Developed and produced a panel exploring LGBTQ+ experiences and representation in natural history and conservation storytelling.
2022
Jackson Wild LGBTQ+ Initiative
Jackson Wild
Program Coordinator
Helped create a program under Jackson Wild to support queer creators in science and nature storytelling, fostering community and visibility across the industry.
FESTIVAL JUDGING
2022
Jackson Wild Media Awards
Jackson Wild
Preliminary Judge
Served as preliminary judge for the Jackson Wild Media Awards in the Editing category.
2025
Earth in Focus Film Festival
Earth in Focus
Final Jury / Judge
Served as final juror for Earth in Focus, evaluating environmental films and awarding top honors.
Podcasts & Media Appearances
2024
Ray Rescuers and the Crux of Queer Ecology
Discussed the intersection of queer ecology, storytelling, and the making of my film “Diving for Rays.”
Planet People
2023
Diving for Rays
Explored the production and development of my short film "Diving for Rays".
Earth to Humans
2023
Behind the Scenes of “Diving for Rays: A Queer Conservationist’s Story,”
Shared insights on the filmmaking process and the queer conservation themes behind the documentary.
Take the Last Bite
Contact
Contact me if you want to book me for a speaking session, workshop, or community-building consulting.
