Toni Thompson is a documentary filmmaker and impact producer whose work explores social justice and environmental issues. Her practice blends intimate and character-driven storytelling with reflections on equity, community, and a shared responsibility towards the natural world.

Her film, Beyond the Frame, follows the story of a Canadian conservation photographer devoted to ethical wildlife management. Told through intimate conversations about his life and the power of photography, the film exposes challenges faced by advocates for peaceful human-wildlife coexistence. It will be screened at Paradise Theatre for Doc Now 2026.