IWFF 2008 Dates May 10-17
IWFF is the premier wildlife film event, renowned for its central focus on film, television and the dedicated individuals who make and bring these programs to public audiences. A key focus of the annual IWFF is the critical role of media and its impact on international wildlife conservation efforts.
Our Mission:
To promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people and nature through excellence in film, television & other media
Our Purpose:
• To recognize excellence in the craft & creative presentation
• Promote ethical film practices & ethical treatment of wildlife
• Ensure scientific accuracy and presentation of information
In 2008, IWFF will honor two special individuals with the IWFF Lifetime Achievement Award. These individuals are: Dr. Alan Rabinowitz, of the Wildlife Conservation Society, for his lifelong conservation efforts to save wild cats and their habitat around the world & Hardy Jones, award-winning filmmaker who has devoted his life to marine conservation, awareness and education.
The 31st IWFF 2008 also features:
The Tarkio Retreat: Forging New Partnerships in Media and Conservation: Special Focus: Wild Cats & Other Carnivores
This one-day Retreat during festival week will be held at the Montana Island Lodge, a private retreat on Salmon Lake, a short distance from festival headquarters in Missoula. Dr. Rabinowitz will deliver a keynote address. Participants will have the opportunity to explore this magnificent natural setting while participating in proactive presentations and workshops that focus directly on critical conservation issues---engaging media and other sectors to build creative partnerships and to impact international conservation efforts across the globe.
In addition, festival week features award-winning films in the beautiful and newly renovated large screen Wilma Theater, and at the historic Roxy Theater, our festival headquarters where delegates gather for seminars, workshops, and a technology forum, demos and field trips, that emphasize critical issues and trends in the wildlife and documentary film industry, all part of festival week May 10-17. Nightly parties and social events that highlight the best of Montana and western hospitality are also included for all registered festival delegates.
To Enter Your Film * Register for Festival * Info on Sponsorship/Advertising Please Call or Email IWFF or Visit http://www.wildlifefilms.org
We look forward to seeing you at the 31st IWFF May 10-17, 2008 Missoula, Montana
Contact Info:
Janet Rose - Executive Director/Festival Director
Margaret Gainer: Assistant Festival Coordinator
Jazz Rowell: Education/Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
IWFF - International Wildlife Media Center
718 S. Higgins Avenue, Missoula, Montana USA
Tel: 406.728.9380
Mobile: 406.880.0683
Email: iwff@wildlifefilms.org
Web: http://www.wildlifefilms.org