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We Animals Film Screening

We Animals presents an evening of documentary films and conversation on the interconnected lives of humans and animals.

Join us for a special evening featuring three short documentaries, including in-person premieres of our two latest films, special guests and a panel discussion / Q&A session.

When: Tuesday 10 February, 6.45pm – 8.45pm (doors 6.15pm)

Where: Revue Cinema, Toronto

Watch our 2025 In the Field

2025 took us into the shadows, and you helped us bring the hidden animal stories we found there into the light.

Meet the animals we encountered and the stories we uncovered this year in our 2025 Year-in-Review video.

Recent Work

We equip animal advocacy organizations and media outlets with the impactful images necessary for campaigns and animal-focused stories. Our photographers and videographers are available for assignments worldwide. Partner with us for your stories or campaigns.

The Soul of Gaza: Animals Amid War

The Soul of Gaza: Animals Amid War

In a place where survival itself is nearly impossible, the bond between humans and animals reveals a deeper kind of resilience. Story in collaboration with Sanctuary Doc.
A Global Investigation Exposes the Hidden Lives of Caged Hens

A Global Investigation Exposes the Hidden Lives of Caged Hens

Today, in collaboration with the Open Wing Alliance, a global coalition of nearly 100 organizations established by The Humane League, and Reporters for Animals International, We Animals releases the largest investigation of its kind.
The Lobster Capital of Europe—and What That Really Means

The Lobster Capital of Europe—and What That Really Means

In collaboration with Viva!, We Animals photojournalists Amy Jones and Patrick Gill visited the coastal town of Bridlington in East Yorkshire, UK, to document what life—and death—look like for the animals moving through its docks.
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Featured Stock Galleries

Visit our stock site to explore the latest content in our growing collection of 40,000+ high-quality visuals of animal issues around the globe.

Top 100 Downloads in 2025

Explore the top 100 visuals downloaded on our stock platform in 2025.

Farmed Animals in Central Asia

We Animals Fellow, Bogna Wiltowska bore witness to the lives of farmed animals in a region where industrial agriculture is beginning to take hold. Explore visuals from Bogna's Fellowship project.

Dairy Farming in Sweden

In 2025, Djurrättsalliansen, a Swedish animal rights organization, documented Sweden’s dairy industry with photojournalist Noah Marsten. Explore these visuals.

The Global Egg Industry

In collaboration with The Open Wing Alliance and Reporters for Animals, We Animals has released the largest-ever investigation into industrialized egg farms. Explore visuals.

News and Updates

Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Factory Farming at the European Parliament

Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Factory Farming at the European Parliament

Investigation Exposes Truth Behind Egg Industry’s Deceptive Marketing Claims

Investigation Exposes Truth Behind Egg Industry’s Deceptive Marketing Claims

Celebrating Women in Animal Photojournalism

Celebrating Women in Animal Photojournalism

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