Jackson hole elkfest and antler auction jackson hole s annual elkfest and boy scout elk antler auction is a 52yearold tradition, attracting visitors and bidders from around the world. Big cat film fest this friday as part of world wildlife. The jackson hole wildlife film fest ival, presented by jh wild, starts today at jackson lake lodge. Jackson hole wildlife film festival the hole conceirge. In late april each year, the jackson hole boy scouts assist u.
As of 2019, the jackson hole wildlife film festival was rebranded with a new name and a refined mission. The jackson hole wildlife foundation works to promote ways for our community to live compatibly with wildlife. The jackson hole wildlife film festival, presented by jh wild, starts today at jackson lake lodge. Held each september, the festival showcases nature films and programs that focus on protecting wildlife. Rendezvous festival 2020 jackson hole jackson hole resort. Wgbh is proud to join the jackson hole wildlife film festival as partner on. See old faithful, beautiful landscapes and wildlife like never before. Film registration jackson hole wildlife film festival. The best things to see at the jackson hole wildlife film.
With views to the south, east and north overlooking the national elk refuge, live footage of wildlife can be seen. Nature mapping jackson hole, founded by meg and bert raynes and friends, provides an opportunity for citizen scientists to contribute to our local wildlife knowledge base. The jackson hole wildlife film festival has announced the 2017 finalists for its 15th biennial film competition, an event that is considered to be the oscars of nature filmmaking. Plein air national museum of wildlife art jackson hole wy. Chimpanzees, gorillas and bonobos in africa and orangutans in southeast asia are under extreme pressure from deforestation, hunting, habitat loss, civil conflict.
Wild on tour presents extraordinary films from our wildlife, nature and science media competitions, connecting local. Nat geo wild, the jackson hole wildlife film festival and the african wildlife foundation announce elephant conservation psa contest rally the herd. Jackson wild believes in the power of media to inspire wonder for our living planet and ignite action to restore and protect it through highimpact collaborations. Jackson, wy is the ideal base camp for a visit to yellowstone national park. Chasing coral is a film directed by jeff orlowski and produced by larissa rhodes, as an exposure labs production. Rent a sidebyside or take a guided tour through the backcountry of jackson hole.
Film length full length, midlength, short genre nature, animal, wildlife, earth, people, science. Big cat film fest this friday as part of world wildlife day. The jackson hole wildlife film festival has convened every other year since 1991, bringing the industrys best, and the best of the best films, together for a week of conversation and screenings. The jackson hole wildlife film festival report the 4k and vr tech roundup british cinematographer magazine.
We are pleased to host our 9th annual plein air fest at the national wildlife art museum. Thousands of art enthusiasts are drawn each year to experience the diverse artwork and. Tucked back in the grandeur of the tetons, jackson hole, wy is proud to have the jackson hole wildlife film festival this sept 2327,20 since 1991, jhwff has produced a unique biennial industry conference that draws 650 media professionals, writers, leading scientists and conservationists to jackson hole. A renowned international conference for over 25 years. The organization has expanded partnerships with the united nationscites and u. The collective observations create a longterm baseline dataset of wildlife distribution throughout jackson hole. Since 1991, jhwff has produced a unique biennial industry conference that draws 650 media professionals, writers, leading scientists and conservationists to jackson hole. More than 500 filmmakers and broadcasters from around the worlda bumper turnout under the current economic circumstancesconvened september 28 to october 2 amid blazing autumn leaves, blinding snowstorms and smoldering forest fires to celebrate the tenth biennial jackson hole wildlife film festival. They decrease food waste, increase the level of nutrition in lowincome areas and relocate food waste to organizations that serve the community. The 20 jackson hole wildlife film fest ival is slated for sept 2327. The jackson hole fall arts festival is widely recognized as one of the premier cultural events in the rocky mountain west.
Launched in 1991, jackson hole wildlife film festival has become an unparalleled international event recognized as premier in its genre. Jun 25, 2014 jackson hole food rescue photo from hole food rescue facebook. Jackson hole events calendar jackson hole traveler. The jackson hole wildlife film festival invites media professionals, conservation leaders and scientists from around the world to network with their peers, hosting lively discussions, seminars and forums all devoted to the world of natural history filmmaking. Jackson hole, wyo this friday is world wildlife day and what better way to celebrate than a global launch of the international big cats film festival at center for the arts. The 2009 jackson hole wildlife film fest ival industry conference attracts more than 600 filmmakers, writers and conservationists to the valley. Jackson hole wildlife film festival community film. And 18 years and ten festivals later, jackson hole, with the enthusiastic support of panasonic, introduced the new technology of 3dtv to many of the. Filmmakers from all over the world attend the jackson hole wildlife film festival to join an eclectic but tightknit community of industry professionals and enthusiasts and to explore the emerging new technologies. Elkfest in jackson hole, wyoming video check out this great video about elkfest, produced by a local jackson advertising agency, the porits group. We booked a split allday tour june 21, 2018 of jackson hole and the grand teton national park with dan muscatell of jackson hole grand expeditions and it. While the remote location at the base of the teton mountains, wyoming during the.
During this remarkable event, nearly 50 invited artists will have just under 24 hours to create new masterpieces en plein air. Visitors to jackson hole have the opportunity to see bear, moose, elk and much more. A weekend of activities built around the 45th annual world famous jackson hole boy scout elk antler auction, elkfest is an exciting time for celebrating nature, outdoor skills, hunting, and ecological education and awareness. State department, and the team is initiating global partnerships for the jackson hole wildlife film festival and wild on tour screening events. Jackson wild creates impact through four pillars of engagement. Im dana, one of three interns joining the jackson hole wildlife film fest ival for the winter season. Sep 30, 2009 jackson hole wildlife film fest ivalsaturday, oct. The festival and film competition culminates in a weekend community celebration on oct. Realscreen archive jackson hole wildlife film festival. Wildlife watching in jackson hole jackson hole, wyoming. Learn more at see more ideas about jackson hole, old west and jackson. Join us september 920, 2020 for the 36th annual celebration.
Jackson hole wildlife film festival montana film office. The event was traditionally held within grand teton national park at the jackson lake lodge. As part of the jackson hole wildlife film fest ival and its offshoot wild fest, presented by jhwild, moore will screen a behindthescenes look at the documentary, ghost of the mountains and. I believe media is essential in exposing people to the problems and wonders of our natural world and a key factor in conservation. Fish and wildlife with harvesting the shed antlers, scouring the 25,000acre refuge for the elk racks they will then auction off to bidders during the jackson hole elkfest on town square. The jackson hole conservation summit is an initiative of the jackson hole wildlife film festival. This biennial 6day conference draws nearly 700 leaders in science, conservation, broadcasting and media to celebrate the worlds finest nature films. Jackson hole wildlife film festival is a biannual showcase of nature documentaries, and a gathering of cinemas most fascinating hardcore adventurers. Winners will be revealed at the grand teton awards gala in jackson, wy on thursday, september 28th, 2017. Our staff of locals weighs in on some of their favorite places in jackson hole, some of which may not be in your. Tucked back in the grandeur of the tetons, jackson hole, wy is proud to have the jackson hole wildlife film festival this sept 2327,20. Did you know that the jackson hole wildlife film festival jhwff is one of the most celebrated international events in the world.
Unfortunately, many visitors to jackson are unaware of the habits and schedules of the animals they most want to see and can spend days on a futile search for wildlife. Top things to do in jackson hole, wyoming year round. Allison and brittany recently attended the 2011 jackson hole wildlife film festival, where allison spoke on a panel about contemporary funding and another panel about upandcoming talent in wildlife documentaries. Aug 09, 2017 the jackson hole wildlife film fest ival has announced the 2017 finalists for its 15th biennial film competition, an event that is considered to be the oscars of nature filmmaking. Thousands of tourists crowd broadway as the old west days parade winds its way through downtown jackson on saturday morning. Jackson hole wildlife film festival highlight reel from jh wildlife film festival tweet disclaimer. Jh wildlife film festival adds board members buckrail. The jackson wild summit will now convene annually, rather than biennially as the festival s board of directors recognized.
Isf partners with jackson hole wildlife film festival. Vr impresses jackson hole wildlife film fest goers. The jackson hole rendezvous is a free three day, spring lifestyle and music festival taking place from march 2628, 2020, providing the most iconic backdrops imaginable for our legendary music acts. The jackson hole wildlife film fest ival is now in its third decade. Jackson hole wildlife film festival guidestar profile. This live webcam is mounted at the national museum of wildlife art, located 2.
Jackson wild began as the jackson hole wildlife film festival, a film festival founded in 1991, based in jackson hole, wy. General contact information for the film to be entered on the registration form the email address of the party responsible for submission and entry materials to be entered on the checkout form a confirmation email and a video upload link email will be sent to the email address entered upon check out. Held each may, a portion of the sales also helps to support. Winners will be unveiled in jackson, wyoming at the grand teton awards gala on thursday, october 1st, 2015.
Each artist will begin painting on location anywhere in teton county that inspires them. A renowned international conference for over 25 years, the jackson hole wildlife film festival has become jackson wild, expanding their reach and impact. The 10 best jackson hole photography tours with photos. Night of the wild cat will spotlight jackson hole s mountain lions and other big cats from around the world. Watching a moose eat lunch or seeing a grizzly bear lead her cub down a path is truly thrilling. May 30, 2017 jackson hole is pleased to celebrate elkfest and old west days each may. The jackson hole wildlife film festival has rebranded to jackson wild.
Nature mapping, give wildlife a break and wildlife friendlier fencing are all programs designed to foster wildlife friendly landscapes in wyoming. Im dana, one of three interns joining the jackson hole wildlife film festival for the winter season. Experience yellowstone national park and grand teton national park in jackson, wyo. Wilson biodiversity foundation jackson hole wildlife.
The national museum of wildlife art is unique in the sense that many animals depicted in. The jackson hole wildlife film festival jhwff, the premier event of its genre, has announced the 2015 finalists for its th biennial festival. This years jackson hole wildlife film festival will be taking place september 24th 29th 2017 in jackson hole, wyoming. Night of the wild cat will spotlight jackson holes mountain lions and other big cats from around the. Now jackson wild 240 south glenwood street jackson hole wyoming 83001 usa. Jackson hole wildlife film festival on filmfestivallife. Jackson hole wildlife film festival finalists announced. Nat geo wild, the jackson hole wildlife film festival and the. The year 2018 is expected to be an exciting and industrious one for the jackson hole team.
The boy scouts of america have exclusive permission to gather elk antlers on the national elk refuge in jackson hole, wyoming and sell them at the old west days elkfest auction to raise funds for the elk refuge. For one week every other fall, some 700 filmmakers, writers and producers join leading scientists and conservationists in the heart of grand teton national park to exchange and challenge ideas, explore new technology and celebrate the worlds finest examples. Night of the wild cat will spotlight jackson holes mountain lions and other big cats from around the world. Snow king mountain resort closing day for the summer. Jackson hole wildlife foundation living compatibly with. Here are 5 reasons why you should stay in jackson hole while visiting yellowstone. This inaugural year we have chosen to put our focus on the worlds great apes. Jackson hole wildlife film festival community film screenings. Last few years have raised record amounts of money, with seventyfive percent being. Jackson hole wildlife film festival jacksonholewild on. The jackson hole wildlife film festival is now in its third decade.
At its launch in september 1991, the jackson hole wildlife film festival introduced highdefinition cameras, monitors, tape decks and projectors to the natural history filmmaking community. The jackson wild summit will now convene annually, rather than. Social events allow delegates to meet and mingle, to throw around new ideas and propose new adventures. Steve mattheis is an expert wildlife and nature photographer who is native to jackson hole, wy and has a deep understanding of the local wildlife, scenery, and photographic opportunities. Realscreen archive jackson hole wildlife film festival rebrands. The 2009 jackson hole wildlife film festival industry conference attracts more than 600 filmmakers, writers and conservationists to the valley. Festival type real venue festival types of films any type. The jackson hole food rescue strives to create a more sustainable food system in jackson. Wildlife film festival likes brain farm film gtc in focus. Jackson hole wildlife film festival dinkum systems by.
Elkfest in jackson hole saturday, may 18 th sunday, may 19 th, 2019 one week before memorial weekend elkfest is the place to be for those wanting to find that special pair of antler. The parade and other old west days activities are the traditional start of the tourist season in jackson hole, and this year the weather was mostly of the summer variety. The biannual industry conference is a major gathering of. This year will be the 52 nd annual of the bsa annual elk antler auction. About jackson hole wildlife film festival jackson hole wildlife film festivals jhwffs programs galvanize the power of media to inspire wonder, catalyze change and make a difference in the world. Dinkum systems founder and emmy awardwinning cinematographer john mans reports. Nat geo wild, the jackson hole wildlife film festival and. Jackson hole food rescue photo from hole food rescue facebook.