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Pocket.watch to distribute Mark Vins’ Galápagos feature Reef to Ridge
Pocket.watch will distribute Reef to Ridge, the first feature film from wildlife filmmaker Mark Vins.
The film follows an expedition across the Galápagos Islands, from underwater habitats to volcanic peaks.
Vins was given access to protected areas, including the summit of the islands’ tallest volcano.
The film premiered at Toronto’s festival as part of its first Creator Festival.
The film will be available on YouTube, while Pocket.watch handles distribution elsewhere and looks for a subscription-streaming service to carry it.
Vins’ Brave Wilderness YouTube channel has more than 21.6 million subscribers and over six billion views.
Pocket.watch says more creator-led films are in development, as it expands from shows to feature-film distribution.
Pocket.watch has taken on distribution of wildlife filmmaker Mark Vins’ feature film Reef to Ridge.
The film follows an expedition across the Galápagos, from underwater locations to volcanic peaks.
It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of the festival’s first Creator Festival.
The film will be available on YouTube, while Pocket.watch handles distribution elsewhere and seeks a subscription streaming home.
- Who
- Pocket.watch and Vins’ label, Brave Wilderness, are distributing the film. Mark Vins is its filmmaker.
- What
- Pocket.watch has boarded Reef to Ridge for distribution.
- When
- The announcement was reported on November 9, 2026. The film premiered at this year’s Toronto Film Festival.
- Where
- The film follows an expedition across the Galápagos and premiered in Toronto.
- Why
- Pocket.watch aims to bring creator-led films to new audiences. Vins said the film was made to show audiences places they may never see and encourage care for the wildlife there.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Reef to Ridge premiered as part of the festival’s first-ever Creator Festival.
Pocket.watch boarded the film for distribution.
- Filmmaker
- Mark Vins
- Film
- Reef to Ridge
- Setting
- Galápagos
- Premiere
- Toronto International Film Festival, as part of its first Creator Festival
- Distribution
- YouTube availability; Pocket.watch distribution elsewhere is planned
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What people are saying
We made Reef to Ridge to take audiences into places they may never see for themselves and give them a reason to care about the wildlife that lives there
Creators have built extraordinary relationships with their audiences, and there is a real opportunity to bring that connection to feature films