IWFF Program

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Global Vision : Wild in Focus

32nd InternationalWildlife Film FestivalMay 9-16, 2009 | Missoula, Montana

Dear Friends, Filmmakers and Film Lovers,Three decades and counting, the 32nd IWFF…and the films just get better and better --- more visually stunning, innovative in their subject matter, and relevant in their often critical call to action. Some are wildly entertaining, others hysterically funny, still others, deeply heart warming.

More than that, IWFF is an integral part of a community that keeps on giving. IWFF is our event, Missoula’s own that not only brings out thousands of fans and friends, but also continues to bring thousands of visitors to our beautiful town from all over the country and across the globe. It’s you Missoula that provides the magic (along with hosting the films of course) and it is Montana that makes IWFF special – our people, our scenery and most of all, that down home Montana hospitality! Indeed, Montana matters to people all over the world! And this year more so than in any other, Montana Matters!*

This year’s IWFF, in collaboration with the University of Montana, will bring to the garden city some of the world’s leading underwater filmmakers – Howard and Michele Hall, internationally renowned for their IMAX Undersea film extravaganzas. Films from Animal Planet, BBC, Disney Nature, Nature, and so many others – networks and independents, passionate documentary filmmakers and brilliant, award winning sound producers and cinematographers, conservation leaders and scientists, all will descend upon Missoula for one glorious week May 9-16, for a celebration of wildlife and film and everyone is invited!

Janet RoseExecutive Director/Festival Director

Join us for a week of award-winning films, dynamic seminars, cutting-edge technology

workshops and amazing social events.

*Montana Matters is a new international campaign and collaboration between IWFF and the Montana Wildlife Federation for the purpose of promoting and enhancing the value, visibility, awareness and stewardship of Montana’s wildlife and wildlife habitat. To learn more, please visit www.montanamatters.com

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Ticket Information

Ticket Information .................... 4IWFF Poster Art Contest ............ 6Who We Are ........................ 8-11Keynote Speakers ................... 12Herd of Supporters ............ 14-16Event Schedule .................. 18-21Tarkio Retreat ......................... 22Preliminary Judges ............. 24-25Award Winners .................. 26-31Film Schedule .................... 32-33Film Synopses .................... 34-56Final Jury Report ................ 57-59Final Judges ....................... 60-61Tributes & Thank Yous ........ 62-63

The general public is welcome to attend all International Wildlife Film Festival events & film screenings!

All registration and seminars are at the Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. All film screenings are at the Wilma Theatre, 131 S. Higgins Ave.

Call 728-9380 or go to www.wildlifefilms.org to learn more about individual ticket prices for films or special events!

Please note: Monday through Friday matinees at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm are also attended by local school students.

Film Screenings at the Wilma Theatre, May 9-16See pages 32-33 for full festival screening schedule

Adult ........................................................................................................................$7Youth (12 and under) ................................................................................................$3Students (with valid student ID) & Seniors 65+ .........................................................$5Teachers & Chaperones (with groups of 10 or more youth) .......................................$3All Screenings Pass .................................................................................................$40Tickets available at Rockin Rudy’s and the Roxy Theater

Conferences at the Roxy Theater & Special EventsSee pages 18-21 for full festival event schedule

Delegate Pass: All 8 days of Events & Screenings ..................................................$450Student Festival Delegate Pass: ..............................................................................$200All 8 days of Events & Screenings

Daily Delegate Pass or Tarkio Retreat: ...................................................................$100Includes all amenities for day and evening event

Evening Event/Guest Ticket .....................................................................................$40Single Seminar at the Roxy Theater .........................................................................$25WildWalk & WildFest .......................................................... Free & Open to the Public

Tickets available for all events at the Roxy TheaterAll film screenings for the public are at the Wilma TheatreLearn more at www.wildlifefilms.org

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Sven Lindauer, 1st Place (2009 Poster Artist of the Year)“Early Morning-Woodland Caribou”, Oil “Early Morning-Woodland Caribou” takes place in Jasper National Park, Alberta Province, Canada; depicting the rare Woodland Caribou foraging by early morning light. This particular species of Caribou, Rangifer Tarandus, is a member of the deer family; kin to the Reindeer of Scandinavia and the Sub-Arctic. Unlike its northern cousins (the Tundra Caribou), this sub-species does not migrate, but remains in forested habitats year-round, and is in grave danger of extinction; their numbers hovering between 3,000-7,000. The females grow horns as well as the males and stay in small groups. My goal was to depict a rare but historical breed of animal in its prime habitat among the pristine high altitude, full of so much color and grandeur on a frosty Alpine morning.

Poster Design Winners

Jennifer Bardsley, 2nd Place“Griz Meets Pika” 3’x2’Watercolor/Cattle Marker Oil Sticks

Donna Love, 3rd Place“Wildlife Matters to the Universe “17x24 Acrylic

Posters for Sale$25 signed

$20 unsigned& IWFF Merchandise

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10TH AnnuAL IWFF PoSTER ART ConTESTTheme: Wildlife: Survival in the 21st Century

Deadline: november 1, 2009Your artwork could be part of the permanent IWFF art history! Winning art is adopted as the look of the 33rd IWFF in 2010 and is used on all IWFF merchandise, posters and programs exclusively for that year. Celebrate your art with IWFF!CASH AWARDS: 1st Place: $50, 2nd Place: $25, 3rd Place: $15

Artwork will be displayed at the Roxy Theater and Artists will participate in a special First Friday Celebration with the Kids Wildlife Artwork Club (KWAC) on May 1, 2009.


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Save the Dates! May 8-15, 2010 33rd Annual International Wildlife Film Festival

Wildlife Filmmaking in the 21st CenturyMedia & the Message


Who we areAs a year round media center with a special focus on wildlife, habitat, people and nature, the IWFF headquarters at the Roxy Theater has more than just three theaters under one roof. It has programs, presentations, workshops, film screenings, a video library and a special commitment to education. Here’s just a sampling of what happens before and after IWFF!

MonTAnA FILM ACADEMY Inspiring the next Generation of Filmmakers

The Montana Film Academy is where we offer hands-on filmmaking training through after-school Filmmaking Workshops; Wildlife Film Camps and Safaris throughout the summer; Educator & General Public Workshop Training in Filmmaking and Special Film Instruction including cinematography, editing and total film production.

nEW! THE WILDLIFE FILM SAFARIOur newest weeklong program during this summer for youth ages 8-11 is, as the name implies, a safari of films and field activities built around wildlife. Register now! We also offer this program to schools throughout the academic year with visiting biologists and filmmakers with basic film training in the classroom for all ages and skill levels.

MonTAnA CInE InTERnATIonAL FILM FESTIVAL The Last Best Film Fest

“Films that create a dialogue on current and critical issues.” Our 6th Annual CINE fall film festival is October 22-24 with day and evening screenings and panel discussions on critical issues facing our world. Special school matinees of award-winning films for students and teachers at the Roxy Theater October 21-24.

IWFF & CInE TRAVELInG WoRLD TouRSPost Festival Tours of award winning films go on the road and around the world through the World Touring Program. Local communities, organizations, groups and even individuals can host their own tours on special topics, issues or species. Please call our Education & Outreach staff to learn how to put on your own Festival Tour and bring the magic of IWFF and CINE into your community.

EARTHVISIon MEDIA LIBRARY at the RoxyIf you missed a film or have a special interest, our EarthVision Media lending library of many award-winning films is available for home viewing or for classroom or other kinds of educational use. Don’t forget our Ed Packs and special companion curriculum a great way to bring films into your educational setting. Visit our online database of films (under Library at www.wildlifefilms.org) or call our staff and we’ll be glad to help.

REnT THE RoxY! Yes, you can rent the theaters inside the beautiful and recently restored historic Roxy Theater for weddings, birthday parties, private parties, special events, film screenings, concerts- even a thesis presentation! Affordable and beautiful and every rental helps to support our programs.

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Some ThingS WiLd GIFTSOur Roxy store extends our image and public outreach. The annual wildlife theme of the festival leads to a collectible poster and Tshirt. We have specialty clothing, hats, wildlife jewelry, mugs, and a canvas briefcase that features the IWFF embroidered logo. Speaking of posters, don’t forget the annual IWFF Poster Art Contest, open to all artists, amateur and professional. The deadline for entries is November 1st and information can be found on our website at www.wildlifefilms.org.

MonTAnA MATTERS InTERnATIonAL CAMPAIGn

Montana Matters is a collaboration between the International Wildlife Film Festival and the Montana Wildlife Federation for the purpose of promoting and enhancing the value, visibility, awareness and stewardship of Montana’s wildlife and wildlife habitat.

From the Plains to the Mountains, from the Rivers to the Streams, Montana stands alone as one of the last, best places in America. Our history has given us a heightened sense of stewardship. Montana is home to some of the most dramatic landscapes and some of the most spectacular species anywhere on earth. It is critical to our way of life, our economy and our future to ensure that the ecological integrity of Montana, from the Tongue River to the Yaak, stays strong in order to make sure that Montana

To promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people and nature, through excellent

film, television and other media.

Our Mission

Jessica “Jazz” RowellEducation, Outreach& Volunteer Coordinator

Margaret GainerFestival & Technical Coordinator, Lead Workshop Instructor

To learn more about the International Wildlife Media Center, IWFF, CINE or Roxy Theater Rentals and our annual Herd of Supporters Membership Campaign, Sponsorships or Advertising, please visit us at www.wildlifefilms.org or call us at the Media Center, 406.728.9380

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Matters for present and future generations. To learn more about this campaign, to get involved and to support our efforts, please visit www.montanamatters.com

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Board of DirectorsPresident: Roy O’Connor

Businessman, Rancher

Dale BosworthRetired Chief USFS

Dr. Janice GivlerPhysician

Janet HessProducer, Nature WNET Channel 13 New York

Dr. Mehrdad KiaDirector, International Programs, The University of Montana- Missoula

Thomas O’MalleyPresident, Vivendi Entertainment

Chris PalmerDirector, Center for Environmental Filmmaking, American University

Kathryn PasternakProducer

Dr. Michael SousaOrthopedic Surgeon

Monte TurnerOwner, Turner Sign Arts

Advisory BoardCraig Beardsley

Technology Advisor

Daniel BretonFilmmaker, Ganglion Films

Ron ClausenAttorney, Clausen & Associates

Alastair FothergillDirector “Earth,” Executive Producer “Frozen Planet,” BBC NHU

Dr. Charles JonkelEmeritus

Jill KatzInvestment Specialist

Tim MartinSeries Editor “Natural World,” BBC Natural History Unit

Zara McDonaldFelidae Conservation Fund

Kevin MohsVice President Production, Animal Planet

Michael MurphyAssociate Professor, Media Arts, The University of Montana - Missoula

Rick RosenthalCinematograpaher

Dr. George SchallerPanthera Foundation

Ross TillmanAttorney, Boone Karlberg

Michael WangenRetired Banker

Harry WilsonInvestment Specialist

StaffJanet Rose

Executive Director/ Festival Director

Jessica “Jazz” RowellEducation, Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator

Margaret GainerFestival & Technical Coordinator, Lead Workshop Instructor

Facilities, Technical & Instruction StaffErica BloomBrad DugdaleDawson DunningMargaret GainerTess KreofskyRyne MadingJamie MandellLinda TracyPaige Williams

AccountingShari Oliver

Bookkeeper, Galusha, Higgins & Galusha

Mike FuchsCPA, Galusha, Higgins & Galusha

Festival, Education & Marketing InternsVictoria CruzStacey DavisBrad DugdaleLisa GarrisonOriana GrubisicElijah HermannWesley SarmentoRebecca SkeldonMichael StarkKirsten StewartEmma Young

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Who we areMedia Center Volunteers(at time of printing)Erica AntillKim Apryl-BushmanAnnie BaronMaria BergerKim BirckLeo BrettLyn CambridgeTyler ClausenGretchen ClausonLindsay CrerarDarren CookKim DavisMarcie ErvingJohn FloridisSean HubberWynne HurlySumire ItoCheryl KikkertAshley KingJim MainAbby Majerus

Sara MaloDavid MuhlEllie McCannTrish McKayKelly McKinnonHaley NewbergMegan NenowCorey PiersolJeri RafterAmber RoddyMichelle ShawLisa SchindlerNancy ShraderJulia Shrader-LauingerColin SnodgrassAnn StevensonLori StroupMandi SummersTangee UriarteNichole WalkerPam WalzerAshley Warren

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IWFF Lifetime Achievement Award for Conservation:Dr. Laurie MarkerCo-Founder and Director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund

With over thirty years experience, Dr. Laurie Marker is a pioneer in cheetah conservation. On research trips to Namibia early in her career, she learned firsthand of the dire situation facing wild cheetahs. She knew someone had to do something, and she would be that person. In 1991, Laurie sold most of her possessions and relocated to Namibia to co-found and direct the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Her life is now devoted to stabilizing the wild cheetah population by effecting lasting change in community attitudes and practices. In 2000, Laurie was recognized as one of Time Magazine’s Heroes for the Planet.

Dr. Marker’s Keynote“Wild in Focus”Tuesday, May 12th 9:15am, at the Roxy TheaterSingle Seminar Tickets available, $25

Lifetime Achievement AwardsThe IWFF Lifetime Achievement Awards recognize the work and dedication of individuals whose efforts and achievements reflect the mission of IWFF – to promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people & nature through excellence in film, television and other media.

For the 32nd IWFF in 2009, we are proud to present two recipients of the IWFF Lifetime Achievement Award, one for Conservation and the other for Media.

IWFF Lifetime Achievement Award for Media:Chris PalmerIn the early 1980’s, Chris Palmer gave up his successful career as an energy policy expert and devoted his life to producing environmental and wildlife films that promote conservation. He has spent the last 25 years producing hundreds of hours of award-winning films for television and the global network of IMAX theaters. All of his films document threatened species and habitats and expose damaging commercial practices while celebrating environmental success stories.

He joined the full-time faculty at American University in August 2004 as Distinguished Film Producer in Residence and founded the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation of wildlife filmmakers. In addition to being a professor at AU, Chris is also president of the MacGillivray Freeman Films Educational Foundation, which produces and funds IMAX films on conservation.

Palmer’s Keynote,“Wildlife Films under Fire” Tuesday, May 12th 10:15amat the Roxy TheaterSingle Seminar Tickets available, $25


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Herd of SupportersThe International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival would like to thank our Herd of Supporters whose generous donations are acknowledged each May in our IWFF Festival Program. If any individuals or organizations are listed incorrectly or omitted, we apologize tremendously as any misprint is unintentional. To learn more and to join the Herd of Supporters, please visit www.wildlifefilms.org.

Center for Environmental Filmmaking, American UniversityMontana Film OfficeMontana State University, MFA Science & Natural History Filmmaking Program

Dancing Dragonflies $1,500+


William & Phyllis Bouchee Kelly Castleberry Dr. Janice GivlerHoliday Inn Downtown at the Park Northwest EnergyJill Perelman Mike & Jan SousaThe Waitt Institute for DiscoveryFirst Interstate Bank

Migration of Caribou $1,000+

March of the Monarchs $750+KC LaFlesch, Marvin’s Bar at the Y Doug “Popeye” Hamilton, Oak Grove ConstructionMissoula Pediatrics DentistryWorking Dogs for Conservation

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Band of Elephants $2,500+

Animal PlanetRon & Kathy ClausenEngelhard FoundationThe Missoulian Roy O’Connor Tom O’Malley, Vivendi EntertainmentM.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Tim Skufca, Kibo Group Architecture Sophie & Derek Craighead Turner Foundation The University of Montana- Missoula

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Leap of Leopards $500+

Army of Ants $150+Fred Allendorf & Michel ColvilleRob Gillespie & Ragna Thorne-Thomsen, Axis Physical TherapyFrederick Johnson Bob Landis, Landis Wildlife Films Nisar Malik, Walkabout Films Kat & Larry MartinBruce MowatDon & Nikki Peters Brandi & Mike Saatzar Brian Shepard & Kathryn Ortolando-Tees, Walsh Vineyards Jeff & Susan Stevens Lori Ware Byron Weber & Jane Byard

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Festival Schedule

32nd International Wildlife Film FestivalGlobal Vision: Wild in Focus

Saturday, May 9Day & Evening Film Screenings Wilma Theatre, see Screening Schedule pages 32-33

Co-Sponsored by First Security Bank, Panasonic & Axis Physical Therapy

9am-noon Registration open at the Roxy Theater

12:20pm WildWalk Parade - Theme: “Howl at the Moon” - new Route & TimeLine up at Noon at West Main Between Woody and Orange near KECIMarching begins at 12:20 (Rain or Shine)Co-Sponsored by Family Dental Group & Missoula Pediatric Dentistry

noon-3pm WildFest at Caras Park - Free

Co-Sponsored by the Missoula Downtown Association

Sunday, May 10Day & Evening Films continue at Wilma Theatre, see Screening Schedule pages 32-33


9am-noon Registration open at the Roxy Theater

Monday, May 11Day & Evening Films continue at Wilma Theatre, see Screening Schedule pages 32-33


Welcome to Missoula Filmmakers Evening Reception(for Registered Delegates) Sponsored by the Montana Film Office

Tuesday, May 12Day & Evening Films continue at Wilma Theatre, see Screening Schedule pages 32-33


8:30am-4:30pm Registration open at the Roxy Theater

9:15-10am opening Presentation: Wild In Focus Part IKeynote for 32nd IWFF Theme - “Wild In Focus” IWFF Lifetime Achievement Award For ConservationDr. Laurie Marker, Co-founder, Director, Cheetah Conservation Fund

10:15am-11am Wild In Focus Part IIKeynote for 32nd IWFF Theme - “Wild In Focus”IWFF Lifetime Achievement Award for MediaChris Palmer, Director, Center for Environmental Filmmaking, American University“Wildlife Films Under Fire”



Festival Schedule

General Public Welcome! See page 4 for pricing information or call 728-9380 to purchase tickets today!

See www.wildlifefilms.org for schedule updates & festival registration forms

11:15am-12:30pm

navigating the Legal Waters: Acquiring Story Rights, Music Clearances, Distribution & MoreModerator: Ronald Tobias, Filmmaker & Professor of FilmPresenters: Sally Mattison, Entertainment AttorneyRob Whitehair, President, Tree & Sky Media Arts Katya Shirokow, Wild Logic, Inc. DistributionSten Iversen, Montana Film Office

12:30-1:45pm Sponsored Lunch & Special Presentation, Roxy Theater Hosted by Working Dogs for Conservation

2-3pm networking a Film Festival Led by Chris Palmer, Director American University’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking

3:15-4:45pm new Media & A new Generation in Wildlife & Environmental FilmModerator: Michael Kanyon, CEO, Vidi EntertainmentPanel: Sharon Pieczenik, Wildlife Filmmaker, MSU Graduate in FilmmakingDennis Aig, Director, MSU Science & Natural History Filmmaking ProgramLarry Curtis, Cinematographer/Producer

5:30pm Special FREE Presentation Open to the PublicHoward & Michele Hall, Award-winning Underwater CinematographersSponsored by the University of Montana, UC TheaterHosted by UM President George M. Dennison FILMING WILDLIFE IN GIANT FORMATHoward and Michele Hall discuss their experiences filming marine wildlife in IMAX and IMAX 3D, the largest and most impractical wildlife film formats ever invented. During the last fifteen years, Howard has directed and Michele has produced four IMAX wildlife features including INTO THE DEEP, ISLAND OF THE SHARKS, DEEP SEA 3D, and the new 2009 film UNDER THE SEA 3D. Their presentation will highlight the challenges, adventure, and misadventure of trying to capture marine wildlife behavior with an underwater camera system that weighs over 1,200 pounds.

Wednesday, May 13Day & Evening Films continue at Wilma Theatre, see Screening Schedule pages 32-33


9am-8pm 5th Annual Tarkio Retreat (See page 22 for schedule)Forging New Partnerships in Media & ConservationLocation: Montana Island LodgeIWFF Co-Sponsors: Animal Planet; University of Montana

Thursday, May 14Day & Evening Films continue at Wilma Theatre, see Screening Schedule pages 32-33



Thursday, May 14 continued on page 20


THE TARKIO RETREAT


Thursday, May 14 continued from page 19

9:30-11am new Camera Technology Roundtable & WorkshopModerated by: Tim Barksdale – Cinematographer & OrnithologistPanel: Howard Hall, Underwater HDAdam Ravetch, Cinematographer (Arctic Tales)Rob Raker, Cinematographer (extreme conditions)Steve Mahrer, PanasonicDan Breton, Cinematographer

11:15am- 12:45pm

Sound Workshop with Award-Winning Sound ProducerCharles Morrow, Charles Morrow Productions

2:00-3:30pm Wildlife Paparazzi & Ethical Film IssuesModerator: Chris Palmer, Director, Center for Environmental FilmmakingPanel: Susannah Smith, Environmental Communications SpecialistRonald Tobias, Filmmaker & Professor of FilmChuck Bartlebaugh, Center for Wildlife Information

3:45-5pm Pitch With a Purpose: Selling that “Special” Story*Whether you’re a producer, a commissioner, a broadcaster or a distributor, you’ve heard the “good television story” pitch before. But that “special” story that makes the commissioner sit up straight, makes his or her eyes light up and run after the storyteller, that’s a different story. We know it when we hear it. That’s exactly what we’re looking for in this session – the “Special Story” that hasn’t been told; the story that might make you uncomfortable or bring you to tears but a story that has to be told. That’s what we want you to bring to this pitch session and hopefully, it will be such a great story, you’ll go home with a production deal in some form. Panel/Commissioners:• Emma Rigney, Director of Development, NHU, National Geographic TV • Michael Kanyon, CEO, Vidi Entertainment• Chris Palmer, Director, Center for Environmental Filmmaking• Janet Hess, Series Editor Nature, WNET Channel 13 NY• Jason Carey, Executive Producer, Animal Planet

6-10pm Western Party & Country Auction at the Dunrovin RanchSponsored by MSU Graduate Program in Science & Natural History Film and American University’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking. Food, Drink, Music, Dancing, Horseback Riding & Fly Casting Competition Attire: Western (boots with a small heel recommended for arena riding)Guest Tickets $40

Festival Schedule


Festival ScheduleFriday, May 15Day & Evening Films continue at Wilma Theatre, see Screening Schedule pages 32-33



9:30am-4:00pm Special Focus: The ocean EnvironmentCo-Sponsored by the Waitt Institute for Discovery & the Save Our Seas FoundationModerated by Rick RosenthalPresenters Include:Howard & Michele Hall, Award-winning Underwater Cinematographers & Producers Rick Rosenthal, Award-winning Underwater CinematographerLiz Smith, Waitt Institute for DiscoveryThe Save Our Seas Foundation Phillip Stebbing, Filmmaker, “The Deadline” pirate fishing/impact on marine ecologyElliot Kennerson: Ocean Films/The Debate Over Marine Mammal Conservation in La Jolla, California, Local Community Perspective

5:30-10pm Awards Gala - Masquer Theater, university of Montana CampusSponsored by IWFF, The University of Montana & the Save Our Seas Foundation Co-Emcees: Wildlife Media’s Chris Morgan & Missoula Mayor John EngenPresentations of the IWFF Lifetime Achievement AwardsFilm Awards & Presentations - Buffet Dinner; No-Host BarMusic with Recording Artist & Montana’s own, Shane Clouse Launch of the montana matters International CampaignSpecial Celebrity GuestsGuest Tickets $40

Saturday, May 16Day & Evening Films continue at Wilma Theatre, see Screening Schedule pages 32-33


10:00-11:30am Works in Progress(Advance sign up)

11:30am-12:30pm

Anatomy of an Award-Winning Film(Theater 1 & Theater 2)

12:30pm IWFF Board/Advisory Board Meeting & Private Lunch Holiday Inn Downtown at Brooks & Brown

7:30pm Final Showing of IWFF Best of Festival: The Legend of Pale male

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Final Registration for the Tarkio Retreat at IWFF Headquarters at 7:30-8amBuses Depart from the Roxy Theater at 8:15 amBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner, entertainment and transportation included

Moderator:Chris Palmer, Director, Center for Environmental Filmmaking

Special Focus: Wildlife Entrepreneurship;Sustainability of International Conservation Efforts and the Role of Media

9am Continental Breakfast

9:30am Welcome, The University of Montana - Missoula

Presentations:

Keynote:

10am Charles Knowles, Executive Director - Wildlife Conservation Network

Special Presenters:

11am Dr. Laurie Marker, Director - Cheetah Conservation Fund

11:30am Kathryn Socie, Working Dogs for Conservation

12pm – 3pm university of Montana Hosted Lunch and Free networking Time

Special Presentation:

3pm “Whale Wars”-Animal Planet’s Controversial Television Takes a Stand for Conservation

Breakout/Workshop Sessions:

4pm – 5:30pm 1. Media As a Tool for Advancing Global Conservation Moderators: Ronald Tobias, Filmmaker & Professor of FilmSherry Paul, Marketing Director – Wildlife Conservation Network

2. The University & Academia: Wildlife Scientists Becoming Media Savvy; Using Media to Document Conservation EffortsModerator: Perry Brown, Ph.D, Associate Provost, College of Forestry & Conservation, University of Montana

3. Advancing Local Conservation/Investing in Local People Through Media Moderator: David Weiner - INCEF

6pm – 8 pm Hosted Dinner Sponsored by Animal Planet

8:30pm Buses return to Missoula

*To Register for the Tarkio Retreat, please go to: www.wildlifefilms.org and fill out the Festival Registration Form. Call 728-9380 for details.

5th Annual Tarkio RetreatForging new Partnerships in Media & ConservationMay 13 • 9am-8pm • Montana Island LodgeIWFF Co-Sponsors: Animal Planet; University of Montana Included For All Weeklong Registered DelegatesSpecial $100 - Single Day Registration


Special Events - Fundraisers - Birthday PartiesIncludes Projection & Concession Staff - 3 hours only $175

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John Anderson Sarah Anderson David Andrews Ann & Cal Ashby Geoff Badenoch Dayna Baumeister Xander Baumeister Don BergKim Birck Danielle Blanc Jill ClappertonMichel Colville Austin E. Crisp Kirsten M. Dale Janet DerringtonShannon Donahue Judy Douglas Mike & Kathryn Duffield Chuck Dumke

Shelley Dunn Erin Edge Tim & Margaret Ellis Marcie Erving Johnny Fink Lisa GarrisonAnne Getzenberg Carolyn Goren Eli Hermann Lou Herritt Renee Hofeldt Erin Holmes Debra Howell Sean Hubber Wynne Hurly Jana JacksonSusan Jamerson Eric Jochim Prameek Kannan

IWFF Preliminary Judges are volunteers from the local community who represent the humanities, media (film & television), and sciences who come together for two full days as a panel to decide which films progress to the Final Judging round. Their overwhelming task of watching a record number of entries (290!) in their entirety is what makes the International Wildlife Film Festival so credible and truly unique worldwide. Preliminary Judges also recognize films and filmmakers for their positive qualities by awarding honorable mentions for excellence in the craft, ethical wildlife filmmaking practices, and scientific accuracy- the three pillars of the International Wildlife Film Festival’s mission.

It took over 30 panels and two months, but the individuals listed below are to be commended for their commitment, expertise, and patience through this rewarding experience in February and March. We sincerely appreciate the contributions these community volunteers made to IWFF and applaud their efforts! Without this kind of annual support, IWFF could not continue. From the staff and board of directors of IWFF, thank you.

Preliminary Judges


Elliott Kennerson Ashley King Ken Lousen Jim Main Sara Malo Trish & Jim McKay Laura Miller Jay Moss Carol Murray Haley Newberg Roy O’Connor Marsha Okland Jim Parker Tottie Parmeter Dorothy Hinshaw PatentDon & Nikki Peters Melissa Peterson Jeri Rafter Suzanne Reed Joe ReganDave Robertson Jeffrey Ross Tom & Susan Roy Bill, Barb, Kelly and Erik Samsoe Wesley Sarmento Paul & Kate Sells Julia Shrader-Lauinger Jeannie Siegler Mary “Minie” Smith Colin Snodgrass Rebecca Steinberg Jeff Stevens Patricia Traci Pam Walzer Ashley Warren Cynthia White Ed Wolff Emma Young

If you are interested in being a Preliminary Judge in 2010, please contact the International Wildlife Film Festival at our year-round headquarters at the historic Roxy Theater: (406) 728-9380 or email [email protected]. Learn more at www.wildlifefilms.org to receive our monthly email newsletter Wild In Focus!

Preliminary Judges


Best of Festival AwardsBest of FestivalThe Legend of Pale MaleProducers: Frederic Lilien & Janet Hess

Sapphire Award, Second PlaceGreenProducer: Moez

Special Jury AwardThe Riddle in a Bottle Sisbro Studios, LLCThe Save Our Seas Foundation Producers: Robert Sams & Laura Sams

Best narrationFeral Peril Magic Real Picture Company, Screen Australia, Screen TasmaniaWriters: Andrew Sully, Ian Walker and Alex BarryProducer: Gina TwybleExecutive Producers: Ian Walker & Penny Robins

Best use of Music Amba The Russian TigerAnimal Planet International Executive Producer: Mark WildProducer: Mike BirkheadSound Editor: Graham Wild

Best Educational ValueCharles Darwin and The Tree of LifeBBC Natural History UnitExecutive Producer: Brian LeithProducer: Sacha Mirzoeff

Best Scientific Content nature Tech - The Magic of Motion & The Material WorldSmithsonian Channel & ORFExecutive Producer: Walter KohlerWriter & Director: Alfred VendlWriter & Director: Steve Nicholls

Best Animal BehaviorEye of the LeopardWildlife FilmsProducers: Beverly & Dereck Joubert


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Best of Festival AwardsBest CinematographyYellowstone - Episode 1 “Winter”BBC Natural History Unit Executive Producer: Mike Gunton Producer: Andrew Murray

Best Sound Design, tieAmba The Russian Tiger Animal Planet International Executive Producer: Mark WildProducer: Mike BirkheadSound Editor: Graham Wild

Best Sound Design, tieGreenProducer: Moez

Best EditingGreenProducer: Moez

Best ScriptCharles Darwin and The Tree of LifeBBC Natural History UnitExecutive Producer: Brian LeithProducer: Sacha MirzoeffScript Writer: Sir David Attenborough

Best Conservation Message The Loneliest AnimalsNATURE THIRTEEN / WNET.ORG & Partisan PicturesExecutive Producer: Fred KaufmanSeries Producer: Bill MurphyProducers: Doug Shultz, Peter Schnall & Whitney Johnson

Best underwater CinematographySuperfishNATURE THIRTEEN / WNET.ORG & Wild Logic FilmExecutive Producer: Fred KaufmanSeries Producer: Bill MurphyProducer: Katya ShirokowDirector of Photography: Rick Rosenthal

Best Aerial Cinematography nature’s Great EventsBBC Natural History UnitSeries Producer: Karen Bass


Best of Category AwardsBest Advertising/PSA/PromoRethink the SharkThe Save Our Seas FoundationProducer: Caroline Brett

Best AmateurLife By The TideProducer: Joshua Cassidy

Best Children’s ProgramThe Riddle in a Bottle Sisbro Studios, LLCThe Save Our Seas Foundation Producers: Robert Sams & Laura Sams

Best Conservation & Environmental IssueGreenProducer: Moez

Best EcosystemYellowstone - Episode 1 “Winter”BBC Natural History Unit Executive Producer: Mike Gunton Producer: Andrew Murray

Best Human-Wildlife InteractionThe Legend of Pale MaleProducers: Frederic Lilien & Janet Hess

Best IndependentThe DeadlineWishbone ProductionsProducer: Philip Stebbing

Best Government AgencyWyoming: Predators, Prey and PeopleWyoming Game and Fish DepartmentExecutive Producers: Chris Dorsey & Eric KeszlerProducer: Nathan Charlan & Ed George

Best Music VideoLife by the TideProducer: Joshua Cassidy

Best newcomerFrog, Chemical, Water, YouExecutive Producers: Dr. Shirlee Tan & Dr. Christiana GrimProducer: Jennifer Grace

Best newsVanishing FrogsCanadian Broadcasting CorporationExecutive Producer: Jonathan WhittenProducer: Kelly Crowe

Best non BroadcastInsects of the SeaRosiers GinoExecutive Producers: IIse De Gendt & Gino RosiersProducer: Gino Rosiers

Best Presenter/HostCharles Darwin and The Tree of LifeBBC Natural History UnitExecutive Producer: Brian LeithProducer: Sacha Mirzoeff

Best TV Program Between $250,000 - $500,000 BudgetCharles Darwin and The Tree of LifeBBC Natural History UnitExecutive Producer: Brian LeithProducer: Sacha Mirzoeff

Best TV Program over $500,000 Budget The Wolf That Changed AmericaNATURE THIRTEEN / WNET.ORG, Brian Leith Productions & BBCExecutive Producer: Fred KaufmanSeries Producer: Bill MurphyProducer: Brian Leith

Best TV Series Between $250,000 - $500,000 Budgetnature Tech - The Magic of Motion & The Material WorldSmithsonian Channel & ORFExecutive Producer: Walter KohlerWriter & Director: Alfred VendlWriter & Director: Steve Nicholls

Best TV Series over $500,000 Budgetnature’s Great Events – The Great Melt & The Great Salmon RunBBC Natural History UnitSeries Producer: Karen BassProducer: Justin Anderson, The Great MeltProducer: Jeff Turner, The Great Salmon Run

Best Theatrically ReleasedEarthBBC Worldwide & Disney NatureDirector: Alastair FothergillCo-Director: Mark Linfield


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50|50 2008 Highlights Program Clive Morris ProductionsProducer: Johann BothaMerit Award for Investigative Reporting

A Kalahari TailNHU AFRICA in association with Skekek ProductionsProducer: Sophie VartanMerit Award for Animal Behavior

Amba The Russian TigerAnimal Planet InternationalExecutive Producer: Mark WildProducer: Mike BirkheadMerit Award for Editing

American EagleNATURE THIRTEEN / WNET.ORG, John Rubin Productions & Neil Rettig ProductionsExecutive Producer: Fred KaufmanSeries Producer: Bill Murphy Producers: James Donald, Neil Rettig & John RubinMerit Award for Animal Behavior

Discovering the Great Tree of LifeConeflower ProductionsExecutive Producer: Yale Peabody MuseumProducers: Ann Prum & Jonathon RobinsonMerit Award for Educational Value

DisturbancePaintbrush FilmsProducer: Jeremy RobertsMerit Award for Artistic Approach

Earth BBC Worldwide & Disney NatureDirector: Alastair FothergillCo-Director: Mark LinfieldMerit Award for Sound DesignMerit Award for Animal Behavior

Eco-Crimes: Fishing PiratesWDR Cologne, ARTEExecutive Producer: Thomas WeidenbachMerit Award for Conservation Message

Extravaganza 2008: Journey to the SoulProducers: Jennifer Bell, Caleb Moore, Thane Morin, Jordan English, Angela Morasco & Hayden MurrayMerit Award for Wildlife Appreciation

Eye of the LeopardWildlife FilmsProducers: Beverly & Dereck JoubertMerit Award for Cinematography

Merit Awards


Feral PerilMagic Real Picture Company, Screen Australia, Screen TasmaniaProducer: Gina TwybleExecutive Producers: Ian Walker & Penny RobinsEditor: Henry DangarWriters: Andrew Sully, Ian Walker & Alex BarryMerit Award for EditingMerit Award for Script

In Search of the California CondorExecutive Producer: Martine Jozan WorkProducer: “Zumarama Friends”Merit Award for Editing

Inches from ExtinctionProducers: Erin McCarter, Mackenzie Enich and Indigo RyanMerit Award for Conservation Message

Insects of the SeaRosiers GinoExecutive Producers: IIse De Gendt & Gino RosiersProducer: Gino RosiersMerit Award for Scientific ContentMerit Award for Underwater Cinematography

Into The Cool: The LivingProducer: Ed WatkinsMerit Award for Educational Value

Introducing the Emerald Ash Borerwww.dontmovefirewood.orgExecutive Producer: Martin HamburgerProducer: Kelly GibsonMerit Award for Creative Approach

Loose at the ZooSmithsonian ChannelSupervising Producer: Kate SweeneyMerit Award for Scientific Content

Lost Land of the JaguarBBC Natural History UnitExecutive Producer: Tim MartinSeries Producer: Steve GreenwoodMerit Award for Conservation Message

nature’s Great Events - The Great MeltBBC Natural History UnitSeries Producer: Karen BassProducer: Justin AndersonMerit Award for Cinematography Merit Award for Sound Design

nature’s Great Events - The Great Salmon RunBBC Natural History UnitSeries Producer: Karen BassProducer: Jeff TurnerMerit Award for Cinematography

nature’s Great Events - The Great TideSeries Producer: Karen BassProducer: Hugh PearsonMerit Award for Cinematography Merit Award for Sound DesignMerit Award for Use of MusicMerit Award for Underwater Cinematography

nature Tech - The Magic of Motion & The Material WorldSmithsonian Channel & ORFExecutive Producer: Walter KohlerWriter & Director: Alfred VendlWriter & Director: Steve NichollsMerit Award for Educational ValueMerit Award for Use of Music

Mountains of the MonsoonIcon Films & BBC WorldwideExecutive Producer: Laura MarshallProducer: Harry MarshallMerit Award for New Talent, Sandesh Kadur

natural World - Cork: Forest in a BottleBBC Natural History UnitSeries Producer: Tim MartinProducers: Mike Salisbury & Paul MorrisonMerit Award for Conservation Message

orangutan Island – Cheating Extinction Animal PlanetMerit Award for Conservation Initiative

Return to the Wild: A Modern Tale of Wolf & ManMofilmsProducer: Martin O’BrienMerit Award for Presentation of Information

SuperfishNATURE THIRTEEN / WNET.ORG & Wild Logic FilmExecutive Producer: Fred KaufmanSeries Producer: Bill MurphyProducer: Katya ShirokowMerit Award for Animal Behavior

The Dolphin DealerOmni Film Productions Limited Executive Producer: Gabriela Schonbach Producers: Leigh Badgley & Brad QuenvilleMerit Award for Storytelling Merit Award for Presentation of Information

The Forest nautilus GmbHExecutive Producer: Jörn RöverProducer: Tom SynnatzschkeMerit Award for Cinematography Merit Award for Music

The Invisible Bird PhotographerTERMÉSZETFILM.HU / FILMJUNGLE.EU PRODUCTIONS.Producer: Zsolt Marcell TothMerit Award for Creative Approach

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The Legend of Pale MaleProducers: Frederic Lilien & Janet HessMerit Award for Script

The Loneliest AnimalsNATURE THIRTEEN / WNET.ORG & Partisan Pictures Executive Producer: Fred KaufmanSeries Producer: Bill MurphyProducers: Doug Shultz, Peter Schnall & Whitney JohnsonMerit Award for Educational Value

The Riddle in a BottleSisbro Studios, LLCThe Save Our Seas Foundation Producers: Robert Sams & Laura SamsMerit Award for Script

The Wolf That Changed AmericaNATURE THIRTEEN / WNET.ORG, Brian Leith Productions & BBCExecutive Producer: Fred KaufmanSeries Producer: Bill MurphyProducer: Brian LeithEditor: Pip HeywoodMerit Award for EditingMerit Award for Script

Wetlands and Wonder: Reconnecting Children with nearby natureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ECOSCommunications & Tamarack MediaProducer: Gene Reetz & Darcy Campbell of US EPAMerit Award for Message

Whale Wars – “Nothing’s Ideal” & “International Incidents R Us”Executive Producers: Dee Bagwell Haslam, Robert B. Lundgren, Liz Bronstein & Dan StoneCo-Executive Producer: Lori Golden-StryerProducers: Monica Ramone, Craig Miller & Claire KosloffMerit Award for StorytellingMerit Award for Conservation InitiativeMerit Award for Script

Why Don’t We Ride Zebras?SmithWalker ProductionsProducer: Hannah Smith WalkerMerit Award for Educational Value

Yellowstone - Episode 1 “Winter”BBC Natural History UnitExecutive Producer: Lisanne O’KeefeProducer: Andrew MurrayMerit Award for Sound DesignMerit Award for Editing

Merit Awards


The International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival works to promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people and

nature through excellence in film, television, and other media.

Time Sat May 9 Sun May 10 Mon May 11 Tue May 12 Wed May 13 Thurs May 14 Fri May 15 Sat May 16

9:30

32nd International Wildlife Film

FestivalFilm Screening Schedule

at the Wilma Theatre, May 9-16, 2009


The Riddle in a Bottle (30 min)The Secret Life of Elephants (60 min)Chickens of the Sea(7 min)Rethink the Shark(1 min)Life by the Tide(7 min)

A Kalahari Tail (52 min)Loose at the Zoo(20 min)Why Don’t We Ride Zebras? (20 min)Wetlands and Wonder: Reconnecting Children with nearby nature(14 min)Rethink the Shark(1 min)

The Riddle in a Bottle(30 min)Why Don’t We Ride Zebras? (20 min)nature’s Great Events - The Great Melt(50 min)Chickens of the Sea(7 min)

Life by the Tide (7 min)Frog, Chemical, Water, You (17 min)Inches from Extinction(3 min)nature Tech - The Magic of Motion(47 min)Rethink the Shark(1 min)Insects of the Sea(20 min)

The Riddle in a Bottle(30 min)nature’s Great Events - The Great Melt (with Diaries) (60 min)Inches from Extinction(3 min )After the Burn (7 min)

12:30

Extravaganza 2008: Journey to the Soul(18 min)Crocodile Blues(60 min)orangutan Island Cheating Extinction (30 min)

Vanishing Frogs (13 min)Yellowstone – Episode 1 “Winter” (60 min)After the Burn (7 min)Big Cypress Swamp: Western Everglades(7 min)Into The Cool: The Living (20 min)

The Loneliest Animals(53 min)Discovering the Great Tree of Life (12 min)Introducing the Emerald Ash Borer(1 min)The Forest (45 min)

The Riddle in a Bottle (30 min)Feral Peril (53 min)Cascading Effects(14 min)Vanishing Frogs(13 min)

Charles Darwin and The Tree of Life(60 min)Life (7 min)Frog, Chemical, Water, You (18 min)Inches from Extinction(3 min)Rethink the Shark(1 min)

2:30The Riddle in a Bottle(30 min)The Legend of Pale Male (85 min)

nature Tech - The Magic of Motion(47 min)The Loneliest Animals(57 min)

For film descriptions see pages 34-56Japan’s Secret Forest(51 min)nature’s Great Events - The Great Salmon Run(50 min)

3:30

The Deadline(52 min)Cassowaries(52 min)

Stress: Portrait of a Killer (56 min)The Invisible Bird Photographer (26 min)Penguins for Change(14 min)

Elephants without Borders (50 min)nature Tech - The Material World(47 min)

Whale Wars - nothing’s Ideal(44 min)50|50 2008 Highlights Program (49 min)

In Search of the California Condor(29 min)Life by the Tide (7 min)The Dolphin Dealer(43 min)

5:00Disturbance (19 min)Kingdom of the Blue Whales (96 min)

Eye of the Leopard(92 min)Life by the Tide(7 min)

Green (48 min)Yellowstone – Episode 1 “Winter” (60 min)

5:30

Whale Shark(50 min)Return to the Wild: A Modern Tale of Wolf & Man (30 min)

Rethink the Shark(1 min)Earth (96 min)

Eco-Crimes: Fishing Pirates (52 min)Detecting Danger Africa’s Giant Rats(43 min)

nature’s Great Events - The Great Tide(50 min)natural World - Man Eating Tigers of the Sundarbans (49 min)

Amba The Russian Tiger (50 min)Mountains of the Monsoon (49 min)

7:30

Amba The Russian Tiger (50 min)Yellowstone – Episode 1 “Winter” (60 min)

The Legend of Pale Male (85 min)nature Tech - The Material World (47 min)

Superfish(52 min)Lost Land of the Jaguar(60 min)

The Wolf That Changed America (57 min)Feral Peril (53 min)

Rethink the Shark(1 min)The Dolphin Dealer(43 min)nature’s Great Events - The Great Melt (with Diaries) (60 min)

Earth(96 min)

Green (48 min)Charles Darwin and The Tree of Life(60 min)

Rethink the Shark(1 min)The Legend of Pale Male (85 min)


Please note that the Monday through Friday 9:30 and 12:30 screenings are attended by school students of all grades. Every effort is made to make IWFF film screenings an excellent opportunity for children of all ages to learn. However, some sequences or parts of programs may not be suitable for young audiences due to length or content. Generally, programs with an overriding ‘adult’ theme are shown later in the evening.

Please be advised that some programs do contain some predation or procreation scenes. Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.

Time Sat May 9 Sun May 10 Mon May 11 Tue May 12 Wed May 13 Thurs May 14 Fri May 15 Sat May 16

9:30

32nd International Wildlife Film

FestivalFilm Screening Schedule

at the Wilma Theatre, May 9-16, 2009


The Riddle in a Bottle (30 min)The Secret Life of Elephants (60 min)Chickens of the Sea(7 min)Rethink the Shark(1 min)Life by the Tide(7 min)

A Kalahari Tail (52 min)Loose at the Zoo(20 min)Why Don’t We Ride Zebras? (20 min)Wetlands and Wonder: Reconnecting Children with nearby nature(14 min)Rethink the Shark(1 min)

The Riddle in a Bottle(30 min)Why Don’t We Ride Zebras? (20 min)nature’s Great Events - The Great Melt(50 min)Chickens of the Sea(7 min)

Life by the Tide (7 min)Frog, Chemical, Water, You (17 min)Inches from Extinction(3 min)nature Tech - The Magic of Motion(47 min)Rethink the Shark(1 min)Insects of the Sea(20 min)

The Riddle in a Bottle(30 min)nature’s Great Events - The Great Melt (with Diaries) (60 min)Inches from Extinction(3 min )After the Burn (7 min)

12:30

Extravaganza 2008: Journey to the Soul(18 min)Crocodile Blues(60 min)orangutan Island Cheating Extinction (30 min)

Vanishing Frogs (13 min)Yellowstone – Episode 1 “Winter” (60 min)After the Burn (7 min)Big Cypress Swamp: Western Everglades(7 min)Into The Cool: The Living (20 min)

The Loneliest Animals(53 min)Discovering the Great Tree of Life (12 min)Introducing the Emerald Ash Borer(1 min)The Forest (45 min)

The Riddle in a Bottle (30 min)Feral Peril (53 min)Cascading Effects(14 min)Vanishing Frogs(13 min)

Charles Darwin and The Tree of Life(60 min)Life (7 min)Frog, Chemical, Water, You (18 min)Inches from Extinction(3 min)Rethink the Shark(1 min)

2:30The Riddle in a Bottle(30 min)The Legend of Pale Male (85 min)

nature Tech - The Magic of Motion(47 min)The Loneliest Animals(57 min)

For film descriptions see pages 34-56Japan’s Secret Forest(51 min)nature’s Great Events - The Great Salmon Run(50 min)

3:30

The Deadline(52 min)Cassowaries(52 min)

Stress: Portrait of a Killer (56 min)The Invisible Bird Photographer (26 min)Penguins for Change(14 min)

Elephants without Borders (50 min)nature Tech - The Material World(47 min)

Whale Wars - nothing’s Ideal(44 min)50|50 2008 Highlights Program (49 min)

In Search of the California Condor(29 min)Life by the Tide (7 min)The Dolphin Dealer(43 min)

5:00Disturbance (19 min)Kingdom of the Blue Whales (96 min)

Eye of the Leopard(92 min)Life by the Tide(7 min)

Green (48 min)Yellowstone – Episode 1 “Winter” (60 min)

5:30

Whale Shark(50 min)Return to the Wild: A Modern Tale of Wolf & Man (30 min)

Rethink the Shark(1 min)Earth (96 min)

Eco-Crimes: Fishing Pirates (52 min)Detecting Danger Africa’s Giant Rats(43 min)

nature’s Great Events - The Great Tide(50 min)natural World - Man Eating Tigers of the Sundarbans (49 min)

Amba The Russian Tiger (50 min)Mountains of the Monsoon (49 min)

7:30

Amba The Russian Tiger (50 min)Yellowstone – Episode 1 “Winter” (60 min)

The Legend of Pale Male (85 min)nature Tech - The Material World (47 min)

Superfish(52 min)Lost Land of the Jaguar(60 min)

The Wolf That Changed America (57 min)Feral Peril (53 min)

Rethink the Shark(1 min)The Dolphin Dealer(43 min)nature’s Great Events - The Great Melt (with Diaries) (60 min)

Earth(96 min)

Green (48 min)Charles Darwin and The Tree of Life(60 min)

Rethink the Shark(1 min)The Legend of Pale Male (85 min)


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50|50 2008 Highlights ProgramA weekly environmental program that reports on nature and conservation throughout South Africa.Finalist; Merit Award for Investigative Reporting

A Kalahari TailSmall, cheeky, endearing and tough, Ground Squirrels of the Kalahari have had to adapt more than most to survive. In this documentary, we follow the fortunes of a small sisterhood of Squirrels led by Scarlet, a shrewd, tough little creature adept at surviving in harsh conditions.Finalist; Merit Award for Animal Behavior

After the Burn Soren, an enthusiastic 11-year-old, explores a recently burned forest to see what it’s like. Armed with field guides and binoculars, he discovers many plants and animals that actually thrive in burned forests. The film poses questions to the viewer as Soren concludes that things may not always be as they appear.Finalist

Amba The Russian TigerThis remarkable film tells the story of “Spirit Amba,” tiger of the North, the Russian Tiger. Gordon Buchanan travels through the dense forests of Ussuriland hoping for a glimpse of one of the rarest and most elusive animals on the planet. After traveling thousands of miles and meeting some of the most extraordinary people, Gordon finally comes to understand the nature of “Amba,” an astonishing revelation for a cameraman --- it’s not as important to see this creature as it is to understand it, and the forest and the people that share the land. This beautifully crafted film was shot in the snowy hills of Eastern Russia, north of Vladivostok, a region that was all but unknown to the West until just 100 years ago. Finalist; Best Sound Design; Best use of Music; Merit Award for Editing

Big Cypress Swamp: Western EvergladesThe “Big Cypress Swamp: Western Everglades” is a collection of stories of how the Swamp almost didn’t happen; how the lands are currently managed, an overview of animals behavior, stunning landscapes scenes and a cacophany of sounds blended into a musical score. Finalist

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Film SynopsesCascading Effects Commissioned by the National Park Service in partnership with Montana State University, this short film explores how climate change will affect the parks and ecosystems of the Pacific Northwest. As we incorporate the reality of climate change into our collective-consciousness, how will we adapt our behavior as well as prepare for warmer weather?Finalist

CassowariesAn action-packed, heartfelt story of the cassowaries of Northern Australia, struggling to survive after a one in fifty year cyclone destroyed their rainforest homes, revealing the natural history of the magnificent, wild, endangered Southern Cassowary. Finalist


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Charles Darwin and The Tree of LifeDavid Attenborough is a passionate Darwinian, and sees evolution as the cornerstone of the many natural history series he has made. In a one-hour special, David shares his personal view on Darwin’s controversial idea. Taking us on a journey through his own lifetime - and back to Darwin’s on the 200th anniversary of his birth - he tracks the changes in our understanding of the natural world. As David says “Now we can trace the ancestry of all animals in the tree of life and demonstrate the truth of Darwin’s basic proposition. All life is related.”Finalist; Best of Category, Presenter/Host; Best of Category, Television Program $250K-500K; Best Script; Best Educational Value

Chickens of the Sea...a sea of grass, that is! Most of the native prairie in North America is gone, and prairie chickens are rare. But if you can find them in the spring, they’re fun to watch!

Crocodile BluesThe gharial, the world’s oldest crocodilian, is on the edge of extinction. Critically endangered, this winter in India its numbers were decimated by a mysterious die-off. Reptile Expert Rom

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Film SynopsesWhitaker has spent 30 years battling to save the gharial, and this year his struggle has finally come to a head. Finalist

Detecting Danger Africa’s Giant Rats Miss Marple has a remarkable nose for danger. She is a rat, and she detects land-mines by smelling them. She was born in the training lab of the Belgian company, Apopo, in Tanzania. Here, African Giant Rats - the size of a cat - are taught to sniff out explosives hidden in the ground. After a year’s training she is sent on her first mission to neighboring Mozambique, whose 30 years of war have left millions of mines hidden in the earth. Finalist

DisturbanceA hybrid of natural history documentary, art film, and political commentary, this film explores the complexity of fire management and fire ecology of the Northern Rockies. Shot entirely in Montana, this experimental documentary showcases extraordinary footage of black-backed woodpeckers, boreal toads, and other fire-dependent species, as well as behind-the-scenes footage of fire command camps. Soundtrack by Moby. Finalist; Merit Award for Artistic Approach

EarthFive billion years ago an asteroid crashed into the Earth. The impact tilted the planet at an angle of twenty-three and a half degrees. This cosmic accident created the world we know today. Using the Sun as a guide, we went out an epic


Film Synopsesglobal journey. In the Arctic, a polar bear family wakes to the first sunlight of spring. Half a world away, an elephant and her calf share precious water with a pride of lions. For the final leg of the journey, we follow a humpback whale mother. She must keep her calf safe on their 6000 km migration to Antarctica. This breath-taking story is narrated by Patrick Stewart and filmed with HD cameras to create an unforgettable journey through the changing seasons and daily struggle for life across our planet, from rarely seen stunning landscapes to the smallest details in the lives of our best loved, wildest and most elusive creatures. Finalist; Best of Category, Theatrically Released; Merit Award for Cinematography; Merit Award for Sound Design; Merit Award for Animal Behavior

Eco-Crimes: Fishing PiratesThe Patagonian toothfish is highly prized for its firm, white flesh - white gold to fishermen. This lucrative business has attracted illegal fishermen who ignore fishing quotas and laws. Their unscrupulous fishing methods threaten the livelihoods of legal fishermen and the integrity of the entire marine ecosystem.Finalist; Merit Award for Conservation Message

Elephants Without BordersAn extraordinary journey with Dr. Mike Chase, an elephant researcher from Botswana, who is unraveling the secrets of these gentle giants and trying to prevent an almost inevitable catastrophe that could see 60,000 elephants die. Mike uncovers startling ancient elephant migration routes, negotiates the land-mines of Angola, crosses desolate salt


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Extravaganza 2008: Journey to the SoulJourney to the Soul is a student film, sponsored by a Montana couple. Its purpose – to show how visitors to Montana experience the vast beauty of nature and the connections people make. The six young filmmakers were scholarship recipients, each bringing their own unique perspective to the film. Although the film is about fly fishing, it

shows a lot of beautiful scenery with an underlying message that everyone should have access to Montana’s land and water. Finalist; Merit Award for Wildlife Appreciation

Eye of the LeopardEye of the Leopard is an intimate look at the life of a single leopard from when filmmakers Dereck and Beverly Joubert first found this small cub, only eight days old, until three years later as an


Film Synopsesadult. She is a wild leopard hunting the beautiful forests of Mombo on Chef’s Island in Botswana’s Okavango delta, and this story is about her life, her relationship with her mother and her constant battle against the local baboon troop. The film is a testament to the way the Joubert’s work and the story of one leopard, Legadema, seen through the Eye of the Leopard, filmed on HD and mixed with surround sound.Finalist; Best Animal Behavior; Merit Award for Cinematography

Feral PerilTasmania is one of the world’s last great wildlife havens but its struggling native species are under threat from a feral fox invasion. Or are they? There’s some nasty business going down in Australia’s island state. A feral intruder is on the loose. He’s cunning, deadly and a master of stealth, so expert at flying under the radar that some believe he doesn’t even exist. He’s Vulpes Vulpes, the elusive and adaptable European red fox, and the hunt is on to destroy him before he destroys Tasmania’s struggling native fauna.Finalist; Best narration; Merit Award for Script; Merit Award for Editing

Frog, Chemical, Water, YouAmphibians are indicator species. Because of their sensitive permeable skin, scientists use amphibians to gauge the

overall health of the worldwide ecosystem that we all share. With nearly half of the world’s amphibians in decline, we’re all potentially in trouble. Commissioned by The Smithsonian Institution, this quirky movie examines the impact that chemical contaminants play in amphibian declines and some simple things you can do to reduce your chemical footprint.Finalist; Best of Category, newcomer

Green‘Green’ is about deforestation in Indonesia and the present extinction of the orangutans. Her name is Green, she is alone in a world which doesn’t belong to her. She is a female orangutan, victim


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In Search of the California Condor This original 16mm film footage was shot by filmmaker Matrine Jozan Work’s late husband Telford Work, then a student at Stanford University Medical School. It documents the search for condors in the Sespe area of Southern California. From egg to 6 months of age the condor is shown in its natural habitat. By digitizing the 16mm film and adding narration and music, Martine Work was able to put this old footage in a more educational and palatable format. Photographs from T. Work’s archives and other sources (with written permission) were used to make up a small introduction about the history of the Condor and a conclusion covering the recent successes in recovery. Both the original film and photographs have been donated to the Museum of Santa Barbara. Finalist; Merit Award for Editing

Inches from Extinction This student short gives a brief history of the National Bison Range Wildlife Refuge. Finalist; Merit Award for Conservation Message


Insects of the SeaIt’s good to protect the larger sea creatures, but what about lesser species which are critical for a healthy ecosystem? This documentary shows the unique behavior of these creatures and their predators. Finalist; Best of Category, non Broadcast Program; Merit Award for Scientific Content; Merit Award for underwater Cinematography

Into The Cool: The LivingWe live in a fascinating, dynamic world surrounded by complex systems and ruled by a myriad of intangible laws. But what if all the complexity of our climate, our ecosystems, and even life itself could be grounded in a single concept, a single law of nature that has the power to give rise to all these complex systems and more? Join Eric D. Schneider and Dorion

Sagan on a journey from cups of tea to tornadoes and steam engines to jungles. Finalist; Merit Award for Educational Value

Introducing the Emerald Ash BorerIntroducing the Emerald Ash Borer is an easy and entertaining explanation of the firewood issue surrounding invasive pests and pathogens. Communities across our country are dealing with the loss of trees because of these pests, which are spread accidentally in firewood. Finalist; Merit Award for Creative Approach

Japan’s Secret ForestThe acclaimed “Satoyama” series explores Japanese rural environments where people and nature coexist in harmony. This third part in the series

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takes us into a mountain forest near Japan’s largest lake. Shot in stunning high definition and narrated from the perspective of an old oak tree, it shows how the locals use traditional wisdom to manage the forest in ways that allow them to harness nature for food without ravaging the environment. Finalist

Kingdom of the Blue WhalesSupported by the National Geographic Society, the world’s eminent blue whale scientists embark on a revolutionary mission: to find, identify and tag California blue whales, use DNA samples to confirm the sex of individual whales, then rejoin the massive creatures’ stunning migration when they collect at a chimera known as the Costa Rica Dome. These experts have observed, firsthand, courtship behavior among the whales

at the moving mass of krill and currents 500 miles off the coast of Costa Rice. Now they hope to find - and record - the Holy Grail of blue whale science... the breeding and calving grounds of the sea’s largest mammals.Finalist

LifeIt may be impossible to celebrate fully the great beauty in which we are enveloped. In this short piece there are at least 8 highly endangered species. But beauty, whether through scenics or a surprising and stunning combination of colors, touches all hearts. If we are to change the direction of conservation now - our innate appreciation of beauty will play an important role. “Life” producer, Tim Barksdale, has been a great fan of David Lowe’s music and contacted David personally in London to talk about the

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inspiration behind his works. Tim was so pleased to receive Lowe’s permission to cut his bird images to the wonderful song “Life”.Finalist

Life by the TideA film to explore the life that exists where the sea ends and the land begins. The Pacific inter-tidal zone is a harsh but beautiful ecosystem inhabited by creatures that have developed bizarre and elegant forms in order to survive. The film takes place during low tide on a foggy summer day when the sea pulls back from the land, exposing the peculiar life below. Shot entirely on location at The Fitzgerald Marine Reserve in San Mateo County, California, this film features crisp wildlife macro videography shot above and below the water line. Original score by cellist

Heather Vorwerck sets a soothing and damp mood.Finalist; Best of Category, Amateur; Best of Category, Music Video

Loose at the ZooA monkey family is LOOSE AT THE ZOO! Meet one special Golden Lion Tamarin family that roams free in the trees at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and, find out how the National Zoo helped bring this species of Brazilian monkeys back from the brink of extinction. Follow a day in the life of the treetop adventures of Eduardo, the Tamarin dad; Laranja the Tamarin mom; and their rowdy twin Tamarin daughters Samba and Gisela, and discover how these agile little monkeys survive outside an enclosure.Finalist; Merit Award for Scientific Content

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Lost Land of the JaguarGuyana, wedged between Venezuela and Brazil, is the size of Great Britain but with a population of less than a million. Travel south and the country is covered in unspoilt rainforest, most of it unexplored. Now an international team of naturalists and filmmakers travel to the heart of this jungle; their aim - to discover the extraordinary animals that hide here, search for new species and draw the world’s attention to the largest unspoilt rainforest left on the planet. Finalist; Merit Award for Conservation Message

Mountains of the MonsoonRather than joining the family business, Indian environmentalist and photographer Sandesh Kadur committed himself to documenting the natural treasures and zoological wonders to be

found only a few hours drive from his native Bangalore. Although only 10% of the Western Ghats remain untouched, these mountains are among the most biologically diverse places left on the planet. This is the story of Sandesh’s journey through one of India’s last wildernesses and his quest to document and show why preserving such wild places matters to modern India.Finalist; Merit Award for new Talent, Sandesh Kadur

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natural World - Man Eating Tigers of the SundarbansTiger experts in Bangladesh have a problem: how to encourage local people to protect the beautiful and endangered Bengal Tiger when these animals have developed a taste for human flesh? The Sundarbans forest is one of the biggest tracts of mangrove forest left in the world, rich in wildlife and providing important forest resources for communities living around its edge. But up to 50 forest workers are killed by tigers each year and now the boldest animals are sneaking into villages at night. This gripping film reveals the tension and heartache of living so close to a killer cat and follows the bold attempt by one village to teach street dogs to scare away the rogue tiger on their doorstep.Finalist

nature Tech - The Magic of Motion & The Material WorldAmazing photography brings to life, ways in which the natural world inspires the inventors of tomorrow’s next breakthrough. Today’s scientists and engineers are studying nature to sleuth out the secrets of superior design: how to apply the hydrodynamics of penguins to design vehicles with unparalleled fuel efficiency, how flowers’ resistance to dirt can help create non-stick substances, and how bone structures can lead to

better buildings. Cutting-edge science also helps us understand how to achieve high speeds, construct durable structures and save energy. Nature Tech is a three- part series.THE MAGIC OF MOTIONMost animals, and even a few plants, move and in this program we look at how designers of planes, cars and robots have found inspiration in nature. THE MATERIAL WORLDNature invented a whole range of hi-tech materials long before we invented ceramics and plastics. Not only are they often better, but nature has invented ingenious ways of building with them. In this program we look at the strength and beauty of nature’s most fabulous designs and explore the new revolution in information technology. Finalist; Best Scientific Content; Best of Category, Television Series $250K-500K; Merit Award for Educational Value; Merit Award for use of Music

nature’s Great Events - The Great MeltThe first in a new series about the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on our planet. The summer melt of Arctic ice - opening up nearly 3 million square miles of ocean and land, provides opportunities for millions of animals, including narwhal, the fabled ‘arctic unicorn,’ beluga whales, families of arctic foxes and vast colonies of seabirds.

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But for polar bears it’s the toughest time of year. As the ice melts, their search for food becomes harder, and the melt of 2007 was the greatest ever recorded. With a changing climate, polar bears now face a desperate battle for survival.Finalist; Best Aerial Cinematography; Merit Award for Cinematography; Merit Award for Sound Design

nature’s Great Events -The Great Salmon RunEvery year grizzly bear families in North America depend for their survival on a spectacular natural event: the return of hundreds of millions of salmon from the Pacific Ocean to the mountain streams where they were born. They travel up to 10,000 miles only to spawn and die. The great return not only provides food for bears, but for killer whales, wolves, bald eagles and indeed the very forest itself. The question is: will the salmon return in time to keep hungry bears alive?Finalist; Best of Category, Television Series over $500,000 Budget; Best Aerial Cinematography; Merit Award for Cinematography

nature’s Great Events -The Great TideA mighty army of dolphins, sharks, whales, seals and gannets hunt down the billions of sardines that swim up South Africa’s east coast each winter. This is

the Sardine Run: the greatest gathering of predators anywhere on earth, and the most spectacular event in the world’s oceans. From intimate moments of the creatures caught up in the run, to the dramatic finale of this incredible event, “The Great Tide” is an action-packed feeding frenzy, filmed underwater, on the ocean’s surface, and in the air.Finalist; Merit Award for Cinematography; Merit Award for Sound Design; Merit Award for use of Music; Merit Award for underwater Cinematography

orangutan Island – Cheating ExtinctionCheating Extinction Special: Narrated by Oscar-nominated actress, Virginia Madsen, we follow Lone Droscher-Nielsen as she and her team race against time to save and protect the orangutans. Lone is the project pioneer and founder of Nyaru Menteng Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Borneo, home to nearly 700 orphaned orangutans and is the largest primate rescue project in the world. We follow Lone as she and her team fight to bring these orphans back to the center to rehabilitate them and teach them survival skills, with the hope that one day they can return to their natural habitat. In this special, viewers learn about their island sanctuaries that Lone has created, meet some older orangutans that are rehabilitated and ready to be

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reintroduced to the wild and find out how the orangutans on Orangutan Island have been doing.Finalist; Merit Award for Conservation Initiative

Penguins for Change The 2008 U.S. presidential election was an important election for penguins. News of results reverberated across continents. At the bottom of the world, the reaction of thousands of penguins to the promise of change is captured on film. A lighthearted, funny, whimsical look at election day in Antarctica, Penguins for Change also speaks to the changes global warming may have on this exquisitely beautiful land and its spirited inhabitants. Scientists now know that Antarctica is warming significantly, especially in the west. Some penguins are in jeopardy if the climate warms, even a couple of

degrees. It is a world far far away from the politics of the United States. But the impact on its inhabitants is direct.

Rethink the Shark Shark Awareness promo/ad aimed at changing attitudes towards sharks. This short promo is a conservation tool designed for web sites, You Tube, mobile phone, museum and/or aquarium use.Finalist; Best of Category, Advertising/PSA/Promo

Return to the Wild: A Modern Tale of Wolf & ManThis is a powerful documentary that takes an in-depth look at the history of the gray wolf in the Northern Rockies and the impacts that its re-introduction has had on the people of the region. The film considers the need for responsible,

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balanced management by the states of the Northern Rockies, the importance of ensuring that a sufficient number of wolves exist in the area to maintain a healthy population, and how differing public and private organizations are working to ease tensions in the area. The film also discusses the de-listing of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act and the subsequent legal battle to prevent the killing of wolves around the Yellowstone National Park environs. The goal of the documentary is to address the larger issue of how man and predator can co-exist, in the hope of finding a balanced solution that addresses the needs of ranchers, wildlife supporters, hunters and most importantly, the wolves themselves.Finalist; Merit Award for Presentation of Information

Stress: Portrait of a KillerWhat do baboons and British civil servants have in in common? Both tell tales that reveal the unexpected about that demon, stress. Stress is not reserved for “top dogs,” we now learn, but incrementally targets those down the hierarchy. Both the olive baboon of Kenya and the British civil servant of London’s Whitehall live according to rigid class systems, enduring daily indignities from their “superiors.” “Stress: Portrait of a Killer” chronicles the landmark work of Stanford neurobiologist, Robert Sapolsky, and shows how unrelenting tension can result in life-threatening conditions - belly fat, arterial blockage and worse. Finalist

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SuperfishWild Logic travels the oceans of the world to reveal the secrets of billfish. Renowned for their formidable spears and sword-like bills, the species includes the spectacular marlin, swordfish, spearfish and snailfish. Our guide to these magnificent predators is Emmy award-winning filmmaker, Rick Rosenthal. With him, we embark on an extraordinary quest through some of the planet’s most beautiful aquatic environments in search of an elusive and increasingly endangered 500kg, 5-meter long marlin; a highly prized giant known as a “grander.” Finalist; Best underwater Cinematography; Merit Award for Animal Behavior

The DeadlineAn independent film maker was invited by Greenpeace to document pirate fishing off west Africa. Over two months he documented how fishing companies use unlicensed trawlers to catch fish and then smuggle it back to Europe in official European Union stamped boxes. In a high drama chase that ends up in the Canary Islands Greenpeace takes spectacular action to make clear how pirates are stealing fish from Africa.Finalist; Best of Category, Independent

The Dolphin DealerThis is the exclusive story behind the largest and most lucrative dolphin export deal in history, masterminded by former Vancouver Aquarium trainer, Christopher Porter. This powerful, thought-provoking documentary gives viewers a gritty look at the controversial capture and export of

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The Forest (2 Part Series)The denser the forest, the darker it becomes on the ground. Only a few animals and plants have adapted to this lack of sunlight. Yet forests were not always like this. Before man began to redesign earth as he saw fit, woods were more open, like parks. There was light throughout the year. The landscape architects in those days were large herds of herbivores. It was their phenomenal appetite that had much to do with shaping all larger mammals. Many members of the elephant family, bison, wild horses, rhinoceros and giant deer

disappeared... On the plains of Central Europe it would otherwise be much like the Serengeti in Africa. Finalist; Merit Award for Cinematography; Merit Award for Music

The Invisible Bird Photographer To take a good picture of a bird is difficult. To take the perfect picture of a bird doing things you’ve never seen before, nearly impossible. Professional equipment, experience and intimate knowledge of birds are surely needed but by far not enough to succeed. ‘The Invisible Bird Photographer’ gives you a glimpse inside the life of award winning bird-photographer, Bence Máté, and what it takes for him to get the perfect shot. Finalist; Merit Award for Creative Approach

The Legend of Pale MaleThis is the true story of how one young hawk lays claim to Central Park and sets in motion a chain of events that will unite New York City behind his cause. He inspires one young man to become a filmmaker and, together, they set out on a 16 year journey through life, death, birth, hope and redemption. Affectionately known to New Yorkers as Pale Male, the hawk becomes a magnificent obsession and a metaphor

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Film Synopsesfor triumph against all odds. His nest, perched on a posh 5th Avenue co-op, starts out as a novel curiosity to a handful of avid birdwatchers and becomes an international tourist destination - a place of pilgrimage. Then, without warning, in the space of half an hour, the building owners dismantle the nest. In an unprecedented outpouring of rage and devotion, New Yorkers take to the streets and demand the return of the nest. They discover just how deep their connection to nature really is and how much they are willing to fight for it.Best of Festival; Best of Category, Human-Wildlife Interaction; Merit Award for Script

The Loneliest Animals The loneliest animals are the most endangered species on the planet. Collected and protected by dedicated

scientists, these animals represent the end of the line for their species. Intensive captive breeding programs have been launched with the aim of sustaining these animals and the hope of returning them to the wild. Viewers will be taken into high-security, high-tech labs where scientists attempt to breed new generations, and into the field to discover what forces have led to the demise of entire species. Featured animals include a Yangtze turtle under 24-hour surveillance; a baby Sumatran rhino; a special collection of lemurs; the Spix’s macaw, a bird declared extinct in the wild in 2000; and “Lonesome George,” a giant tortoise from the Galapagos, the last of his kind.Best Conservation Message; Merit Award for Educational Value

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The Riddle in a BottleTwo siblings must solve a mysterious riddle about the ocean, with help from sea turtles, tide pool animals, frogs and a singing pirate. Filmed over two years, the film uses vivid wildlife footage (both underwater and on land) and original music to share how life on earth is connected through moving water.Best of Category, Children’s Program; Merit Award for Script; Special Jury Award

The Secret Life of ElephantsFirst in a series of three programs revealing the emotional and dramatic lives of elephants in Kenya’s Samburu reserve: As the day begins, there is great excitement in one elephant family when a new baby, named Breeze, is born. But her first few weeks look set to be the most dangerous of her life. Meanwhile, elephant experts Iain and Saba Douglas-Hamilton face the huge challenge of fitting a radio collar to a three-ton female elephant with an entire herd looking out for her. A young calf becomes injured and cannot keep up with his herd; will he survive without the support of a family? There is further tragedy when a matriarch dies. In unique footage, a herd of elephants visit her body, and appear to mourn her death. Finalist


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The Wolf That Changed America In the fall of 1893, an adventurous young man rode out from New York to New Mexico. He came to kill the leader of a marauding, cattle killing wolf pack. But by the time Ernest Thompson Seton finally met the renegade Lobo, the wolf had become a hero in his eyes. He would write a tale of that encounter that captured the essence of the vanishing wilderness, and led to both the establishment of the National Park system and the Boy Scout movement in America. In this vivid retelling of the story, the confrontation between Seton and Lobo comes alive, and we discover how, together, one man and one wolf set in motion a change in American hearts and minds. Finalist; Best of Category, Television Program over $500K; Merit Award for Editing

Vanishing FrogsScientists estimate frogs have been around for 190 million years. But in what seems like an instant, frogs and other amphibians are vanishing... many species could be gone in a matter of decades. In “Vanishing Frogs” Kelly Crowe finds out why we’re losing these creatures and speaks to the people who might be able to save them.Finalist; Best of Category, news

Wetlands and Wonder: Reconnecting Children with nearby natureAs more Americans dwell in cities and suburbs, our society becomes increasingly distanced from the natural world. This absence of everyday connections to nature has negative effects - especially for children. Pockets of remaining wetlands in developed

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areas often provide the easiest access to nature. Yet these wetlands may be degraded and go unnoticed. Urban and suburban wetlands are valuable resources to be restored, protected and enjoyed. These remnants of the natural world in the the human landscape can play a key role in reconnecting people to nearby nature thereby improving the health of our children and our communities.Finalist; Merit Award for Message

Whale SharkAt 12 meters long, the whale shark is the largest living fish in the world. Yet for all its size, almost nothing is known about it. Australian shark biologist, Dr. Mark Meekan wants to change all that. Employing the latest satellite tracking and shark-cam technology he plans to follow 6 whale sharks’ every move. Finalist

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Whale Wars - nothing’s IdealAfter weeks of searching, the Sea Shepherds finally spot a Japanese whaling ship, the harpoon vessel Yushin Maru #2. Captain Paul Watson devises a dangerous plan for two of his crewmembers to board the vessel and deliver a letter telling them to stop the killing of whales. He hopes to create an international incident, but his plan sparks a safety debate that divides the crew. Two volunteers enlist for the mission – Ben Potts and Giles Lane – and the crew braces for the worst as the men jump over the railing of the Japanese ship. Finalist; Merit Award for Storytelling; Merit Award for Conservation Initiative/Efforts; Merit Award for Script

Why Don’t We Ride Zebras?This is a 12 minute, partially animated children’s documentary that explains why so few animals had the right stuff

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Yellowstone - Episode 1 “Winter”This first-ever, High Definition, natural history portrait of a year in Yellowstone follows the fortunes of America’s wildlife icons as they face the challenges of one of the most extraordinary wildernesses on Earth.Finalist; Best of Category, Ecosystem; Best Cinematography; Merit Award for Sound Design; Merit Award for Editing


32nd IWFF Final Judges pictured from left to right: Sherry Paul, Tim Barksdale, Mike Birkhead, Peter Bassett, and Sarah Robertson

Final Jury Report

Hi, my name is Mike Birkhead and my fellow judges kindly gave me the honor to write the jury report. For me personally it was great to be back in Missoula having not been here since 1994 when Tiger Crisis won Best of Festival and I got to feel like Bruce Springsteen for the only time in my life going up on stage to collect the award in front of a big audience. Since I was last here I was surprised to see how big the town had grown or as you guys say gotten. I was also surprised by how hot it was in Denver (76˚) and how cold (20˚) and snowy it was in Montana! Having just arrived from Singapore it was quite a shock.

IWFF has always been my favorite film festival much more egalitarian than the big glossy festivals in Bristol and Wyoming where big corporates have much more of a say. “Keep it going Missoula” is all I can say; you are a breath of fresh, if somewhat

chilly, mountain air.

When we judges assembled, two from the UK, one from Canada, one from California and one form down the road, (and one didn’t make it) our first concern was the 116 films we had to view in a week to make our final decisions. We immediately knew it was going to be tough. Seven 12-hour days viewing was a new experience for all of us. But we soon got into the swing of it and were well looked after by Margaret our host - who helped us eat and drink too much and exercise very little - she is small and “cute” (so Janet Rose explained) but behind that demure exterior there is a determined character that would not let us deviate from our task in hand. Personally, I was also delighted to meet Janet Rose’s big standard poodle as I have one at home too and the quick cuddles with the big black haired softy, the poodle made a nice break


from the heated panel discussions we had once or twice a day. Janet and Margaret should be pleased the poodle was around otherwise they were the only other targets for a quick cuddle - although we judges got on well there was not cuddling - at least none that I was aware of.

The old Roxy cinema was a marvelous place to watch the films and gave us an opportunity to appreciate the films at their best - provided the person sending in the film had given us a good quality copy - something for future applicants to be aware of - send in your best copy - that is what is judged not what isn’t there but is promised in an accompanying note.

Most categories we had to judge had a smallish number of films in them but two had a huge number - 20 and 12. We felt it would have been better if the preliminary judges could have taken a bit more responsibility and reduced these numbers to say four of five per category. And somewhat ironically some categories hardly had any films in.

We rattled through all the films in the first six days leaving the final Sunday as decision day. It was pretty obvious which the top two or three films were and I was intrigued to see how the other judges started to be a little coy about which film they were going to put forward for the best of festival - Sherry Paul and I were very open about it and Sherry offered to buy me dinner if my decision, as opposed to

hers was the one made by all the other jury members.

At this point I would like to say thanks for the warm hospitality of all the town folks and for providing us with accommodation during our stay and also the town restaurants that gave us most of our meals. I don’t know if any one from outside of Missoula is aware of the generosity of everyone in making this happen - wonderful and thanks - for me Tom and Sue my hosts were great and their huckleberry jam was sensational - I even got to bring some home getting by the sniffy beagles at Denver airport. Lucky Tom and Sue will soon be getting a copy of my latest film in return whether they like it or not!

Final day judging was fun and relatively easy. Barely any categories caused any real problems. The biggest discussion was indeed over the Best of Festival as there were two quite exceptional films. Would Sherry be taking me out for diner I wondered as the debate heated up? Even Janet got involved explaining the Festivals philosophy. No sign of the poodle, which was a shame - I needed a cuddle. I knew it was getting serious and late by now - Janet changed out of her cowboy boots (another highlight for me) and into her heels. The time for decisions was slipping by. The pressure was really on now.

Finally we made a decision - not unanimous but a decision and I think a good one that reflected how good the top

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two films were. They were both festival films for sure - one took 18 years to complete and the other was from the heart - quite exceptional films and both worthy winners of any festival around the world.

But would I be getting my dinner out with Sherry? Yes and no - in fact the jury was split 3 and 2 but not the way she thought. For a moment I was delighted - dinner with Sherry or was it Sherry with dinner. But right at the last moment she told me only if I came to California - Sherry I am booking the flight.

Mike Birkhead

Final Jury ReportSpecial Jury AwardThe Jury felt that ‘The Riddle in a Bottle’ team should be recognized for a special ‘Jury Award’ for the production of a

wonderfully refreshing, well structured and fun-filled film that introduces children to the potentially ‘boring’ concept of the ‘water cycle’ in a clear and entertaining manner. The judges greatly appreciated the amount of effort the team must have put in to the original concept for the film, and particularly liked the creativity in the script, the clever use of humor, and the attention to detail in both the visuals and the original music - who else has used a Pirate’s peg leg to reinforce the concept of moving water? I hope children enjoy it as much as the judges!

Peter Bassett


the Freezer, Life of Birds, and Life in the Undergrowth, as well as more innovative and ground breaking projects like Lion Battlefield, Predators and Animal Camera. He has recently produced two films in the latest BBC landmark series Nature’s Great Events.

Mike BirkheadFilm ProducerAfter gaining a doctorate and two years post-doctoral work in the Department of Zoology at the University of Oxford, Mike

joined London Weekend Television in 1984. Mike worked in the current affairs and features department for four years on a variety of programs including the Michael Aspel Six O’Clock Show, commercials for the community unit and game shows - Animal Crackers. Mike’s experience also includes outside broadcasts and live studio programs. Mike went independent in the late 1980’s and has made many award-winning films and series including Tiger Crisis, Postcards from the Country, Land of the Tiger, Tiger Special, Eagle Island and Echo of the Elephants - the final chapter?

Sherry PaulDirector of MarketingWildlife Conservation network (WCn)Sherry Paul is the Director of Marketing at Wildlife Conservation

Network (WCN) in San Francisco, California. She guides conservation entrepreneurs around the globe with strategic marketing initiatives, fundraising and filmmaking. She has worked with Painted Dog Conservation in Zimbabwe, Snow Leopard Conservancy in the Himalaya, Cheetah Conservation in

Tim BarksdaleProducer, Cameraman, PresidentBirdman ProductionsTim began his life dedicated to wildlife in the outdoors by four years old.

He can still vividly recall his first birds - a family of Bobwhite Quail drinking from a small pool by a dripping faucet with a leaky washer. In the years after he began filming wildlife, he has been called the world’s foremost cinematographer of birds. Tim has worked extensively in Latin America in the last four years with breaks filming in three arctic locations. The new Birdman HD Library includes images of over 1,000 species. Now, Tim is co-producing a series for PBS with Cortina Productions, beginning a conservation film on the decline of the Greater Prairie Chicken in the Midwest, learning to edit in FCP and working on seven websites along with another series leaves little time for just going birding.

Peter BassettProducerBBC natural History unitPeter has produced films with the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol for almost twenty years. He first became

involved in wildlife filmmaking at the BBC in 1985, before joining the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Film Unit for several years, to produce both British and International Bird films. He returned to the BBC to work on a wide range of film formats – from live bird watches, and 10-minute fast turn-around films, to landmark series with David Attenborough. Peter has produced films for the award winning David Attenborough series Life in

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Botswana, Save the Elephants in Kenya, Proyecto Titi in Colombia, and many other projects throughout Asia, Africa and South America. Before joining WCN Sherry was President of Brand Therapy, a brand consulting firm, and Senior Vice-President and Deputy General Manager for the San Francisco office of J.Walter Thompson, a multi-national advertising agency headquartered in London.

Sarah RobertsonDirectorSarah Robertson is co-director of the theatrical movie Arctic Tale, a coming of age story about a bear and a walrus facing new challenges

in a warming Arctic world. The movie is based on Robertson’s fifteen years of observation and film documentation in the north and expresses her concern about the urgent danger of global warming that is facing one of the most awe-inspiring places on our planet, and ultimately our own lives. After winning the Marion Zunz Newcomer Award at the 1997 Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival, Robertson formed her company Arctic Bear Productions. Under that company she has produced and co-written seven arctic-based films for National Geographic and other international broadcasters. She currently is working on an Arctic IMAX movie.

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