Nina Defilla
FILMMAKER | PHOTOGRAPHER | EXPEDITION HOST
I’m Nina, a Canadian wildlife filmmaker & photographer drawn to the Earth’s wildest places.
From the African savannah to the High Arctic, I share stories that bring you closer to rare wildlife, extraordinary landscapes, and the conservation efforts working to protect them.
On hosted expeditions, I bring a small group of guests into the field for immersive wildlife experiences designed to connect people more deeply with the natural world.
Selected Clients
Zambia’s Busanga Plains
Wilderness Shumba is known as the “Lion Camp” — and within minutes of arriving, a lion walked onto the pool deck, setting the tone for one of the wildest safari experiences I’ve ever had.
In this film, I document what it’s really like staying at a remote safari camp surrounded by lions, from close encounters at camp to territorial conflicts unfolding across the floodplains of Kafue National Park.
LATEST FILM
April 2026
FIELD NOTE
"The places that stay with me most are the ones that make me feel small. The Canadian Arctic did exactly that. Endless ice, total silence, and the constant awareness that you’re a guest in one of the wildest places left on Earth.”
Current Expedition
4 Spots Remaining
South Africa Wildlife & Conservation Safari
Ten days in the African bush — rhino sanctuary immersion, Big Five photography in Kruger, and a private reserve finale with the Black Mambas anti-poaching unit.