Broward Premiere / USA / 2025 / English / 57 min / Conservation, Environmental, Wildlife
Director, Writer, Producers: Max Freund, Andy Adkins, William Freund;
Contact william@fstopfoundation.org
For over 35 years, a dedicated team of biologists has quietly shaped one of the most enduring and impactful wildlife research programs in America. Guardians of Yellowstone takes viewers deep into the wild heart of Yellowstone National Park to reveal the hidden lives of cougars—stealthy apex predators whose presence is vital to the health and balance of the ecosystem.
Told across three distinct phases of research, the film chronicles the evolution of the Yellowstone Cougar Project, highlighting the groundbreaking science, tireless fieldwork, and unwavering passion of the biologists who are committed to understanding and protecting these elusive animals. Audiences will also get to meet specific cougars, each with their own unique story of survival, resilience, and connection, set against the stunning backdrop of Yellowstone’s majestic landscapes.
Through breathtaking visuals, intimate field footage, and deeply moving storytelling, Guardians of Yellowstone celebrates not only the cougars themselves, but the human guardians who ensure their legacy endures, reminding us all of the fragile beauty and interconnectedness of life in the wild.
Special Guests: Max Freund and William Freund
Director Biography – Max Freund, Andy Adkins, William Freund
Max Freund is an award winning conservation filmmaker and producer whose work blends ecological insight with cinematic storytelling. As director and producer of Guardians of Yellowstone: The Yellowstone Cougar Project, Freund helped shape a compelling narrative around one of Yellowstone’s most elusive predators. Through his leadership at M. Freund Photography and work with the fStop Foundation, he’s been instrumental in supporting field research with remote camera technology and translating scientific data into emotionally resonant film. His work reflects a deep commitment to wildlife conservation and the power of visual media to inspire public engagement.
This screening will be hosted at Flamingo Gardens
