As a filmmaker focused on wildlife, climate, and indigenous rights, Byers has worked in over 60 countries - from tracking cartels along the rivers of Honduras to chasing snow leopards through the mountains of Afghanistan. His award-winning films and photographs have been featured in hundreds of film festivals and publications around the world, including the Smithsonian, UK Guardian, BBC, and National Geographic. Byers also writes and directs fiction. His first feature film, Eradication, was released in 2022, with his second in the works for next year. He completed his MFA at Columbia School of the Arts in 2022.

Extended bio at https://danielbyers.com/bio