Ashley Avis is an award-winning filmmaker, journalist, and wildlife advocate known for Disney’s BLACK BEAUTY, starring Kate Winslet and Mackenzie Foy, along with the Critics Choice-nominated documentary WILD BEAUTY: MUSTANG SPIRIT OF THE WEST.
She is the founder of The Wild Beauty Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit championing equine and wildlife protections across the United States.
Her next films include AMERICAN WOLF for Appian Way, with Leonardo DiCaprio producing; CITY OF ANGELS for Warner Bros.; and THE DARK BETWEEN STARS, inspired by the poetry of New York Times bestselling author Atticus.
AMERICAN WOLF
Variety announces AMERICAN WOLF, the incredible true story behind the reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone. Ashley will write the screenplay and direct the film, with Oscar-winner Leonardo DiCaprio producing under his Appian Way banner.
THE DARK BETWEEN STARS
Winterstone Pictures announces the development of THE DARK BETWEEN STARS, inspired by the life and poetry of four-time New York Times bestselling author Atticus, known as the world’s most “mysterious poet” because he publishes anonymously.
CITY OF ANGELS
Inspired by the city symphony of Wim Wenders’ WINGS OF DESIRE, and the 1998 version of the beloved love story, Ashley will write the screenplay and direct the film for Warner Bros.
THE LOST HORSES
After going undercover into the slaughter pipeline, and rescuing horses from tragedy, The Lost Horses was born. Please learn more, raise your voice, and join our effort to end horse slaughter for good. A huge thank you to artists such as Billie Eilish, Diane Lane, and Jessica Springsteen for joining the campaign.
THE WILD BEAUTY FOUNDATION
Learn more about the advocacy work of The Wild Beauty Foundation, from the film WILD BEAUTY to ongoing lobbying in Congress for better protections for America’s equids.
BLACK BEAUTY
Inspired by Anna Sewell’s timeless novel, BLACK BEAUTY is now streaming. Read a bit more about the journey here.
THE LAMB
A beautiful experience filming across the vast Arabian desert. Check out some behind-the-scenes stills from our adventure.
