About the Event
1:00pm at Boedecker Cinema
Planet Wind
Discussion On Colorado Wind And Renewable Energy With Walker Willis
Andy Evans, Australian Renewable Energy Pioneer, As He Follows The Story Of Offshore Wind Across The Globe, Exploring Our Relationship To This Immense Planetary Force.
Filmed In Thirteen Countries And Featuring Over Twenty Offshore Wind Experts, "Planet Wind" Delves Into Humanity's Relationship With The Wind Throughout History And Cultures. This Global Journey Reveals The Real Story Behind The Development Of Offshore Wind As An Energy Source, How This Ever-Present Planetary Force Is Being Harnessed, And Its Transformative Potential For Our Future. Beyond Just Power, It Offers The World And It's Nations A Path To Energy Independence, Revitalises Regions Hit Hard By Industrial Decline, And Presents A Crucial Solution To Reduce Harmful Emissions. Offshore Wind Energy Is Not Presented As Mastery Over Nature, But As A Step Towards A Deeper Connection With It. "Planet Wind" Offers A Visionary Perspective On A Sustainable And Regenerative World.
Directed By Dominic Allen
Runtime: 90 Mins
4:00pm at Boedecker Cinema
Arctic Ascent — Sold Out
This Special Event Will Include A Screening Of A Feature-Length Festival Cut Of The New National Geographic Series Arctic Ascent With Alex Honnold. In Arctic Ascent, Alex Honnold ("Free Solo") Embarks On An Epic Quest Of Unclimbed Walls In One Of The Most Remote Corners Of Greenland, A Country On The Frontline Of The Climate Crisis.
Honnold Has Always Dreamed Of Exploring Greenland And Its Unclimbed Peaks. Now He And World-Class Climbers Hazel Findlay And Mikey Schaefer Attempt To Summit Ingmikortilaq, An Unclimbed Seacliff That Rises Out Of The Frozen Wilderness And Is Nearly 1,000 Feet Higher Than Free Solo’s El Capitan. They Are Accompanied By Glaciologist Dr. Heïdi Sevestre, Greenlandic Guide Adam Kjeldsen, And Renowned Adventurer Aldo Kane. For Honnold, A Long-Time Climate Activist, This Expedition Is About More Than Just Climbing, It Is An Opportunity To Witness Firsthand The Impact Of Climate Change On A Wilderness That Is Vitally Important To The Future Of The Planet.
Directed By Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi And Jimmy Chin
Runtime: 90 Mins
4:30pm at Gordon Gamm Theater
Short Film Competition Program
Finalists Of Short Films Curated From Over 100 Submissions To The Festival In 2024 - An Eclectic Mix Of Environmental Advocacy, Wildlife Conservation, And Artistic Expressions Of Nature And What It All Means To Us.
The Purple Bear
Director Jon Portman
Amid A Treacherous Ascent Where The Elements Conspire Against Her, Ice Climber Molly Kawahata Confronts Her Inner Turmoil To Forge A New Path Towards The Summit.
5:05 Mins
Colours
Director Dominique Mertens
I’ve Been Drawing Fauna And Flora For Many Years. The Colours Of My Palette Change With The Seasons. But Today Begins My Journey To Discovering Complementary Colours With My Camera As My Brush.
5:00 Mins
The Untranslatable Forest
Director Ivan Miguel
A Journey Through A Surreal Airport Where Nature And Untranslatable Words Unexpectedly Reveal On The Way.
2:30 Mins
Aldo's Bug Extravaganza
Day's Edge Productions
In "Aldo's Bug Extravaganza," Join 5-Year-Old Aldo And His Dad On A Backyard Safari Filled With Tiny Wonders And Big Laughs. Armed With A Camera And Boundless Curiosity, Aldo Embarks On A Bug-Hunting Escapade, Narrating His Discoveries With Adorable Wit And Charm. As The Week Unfolds, Aldo's Wide-Eyed Explorations Not Only Capture The Audience's Imagination, But Also Subtly Echo The Timeless Wisdom Of Aldo Leopold, Making For A Delightful And Endearing Ode To The Joy Of Nature's Smallest Marvels.
6:00 Mins
Liquid Highway
Director Kyle Lamontagne
From Tranquil Nature Doc To Industrial Fever Dream This Documentary Takes You On A Wild Ride From The Most Pure Waters In All Of America To The Least.
7:43 Mins
Perseverance
Director Dominique Mertens
A Kingfisher Is Trying To Get The Biggest Fish For Her Female. But Things Are Not So Easy. Many Attempt Will Be Necessary. Will He Succeed?
4:13 Mins
Wingspan
Director Matthew Fabiano
Wingspan Follows Joshua Asel, A Wildlife And Conservation Photographer And Ilcp Fellow, As He Hikes To The Peak Of Pinnacles National Park In Search Of One Of The World's Most Critically Endangered Birds: The California Condor.
10:17 Mins
Dream Big For What You Want To Happen
Director Peter Vordenberg
To Better Succeed In Our Efforts To Combat Climate Change We Need To Talk Less And Listen More. That's What Bill Barron Set Out To Do. 750 Miles By Bike To Have Conversations About Climate Change Across Rural Utah.
14:57 Mins
A Good Neighbor
Directors Maggie Hart
A Good Neighbor Is A Short Documentary About A Latina Single Mother’s Fight Against Racism And Climate Change As She Campaigns For City Council In One Of The Nation’s Most Polluted Zip Codes.
19:00 Mins
Sounds Of The Ocean
Directors Elise Lein And Joshua Sam Miller
Sounds Of The Ocean Is An Award-Wining Immersive Experience To Guide You On A Mindful Underwater Odyssey. The Experience Connects Us With The Underwater World, Through Sound, Music, Visual Art, Dance, And Poetry.
10:00 Mins
Program Runtime: 85 Minutes
7:00pm at Boedecker Cinema
Giants Rising
Discussion To Follow With Dan Burke, Director Of Open Space And Mountain Parks
Journey Into The Heart Of America’s Most Iconic Forests, Giants Rising Reveals The Secrets And The Saga Of The Coast Redwoods–The Tallest And Among The Oldest Living Beings On Earth. It’s An Epic Tale That Explores The Wonders Of These Silent Giants And Our Dramatic, Ever-Evolving Relationship With Them. Living Links To The Past, Redwoods Also Hold Powers That May Play A Role In Our Future, Including Their Ability To Withstand Fire And Capture Carbon, To Offer Clues About Longevity, And Even To Enhance Our Own Well-Being. How Do They Do It –And How Will Redwoods Keep Working Their Magic As They’re Pushed To Their Limits? Through The Voices Of Biologists, Artists, Native Peoples And Others Racing To Understand And Safeguard These Trees, Giants Rising Reveals The Scientific Wonders Of Redwoods, Our Deep Cultural Ties To Them, And Efforts To Help These Iconic Forests Overcome The Legacy Of Logging That Nearly Wiped Them Out. It’s A Story That Offers Lessons About Resilience And Connection, And The Promise Of Solutions That Will Help Us All Rise Up From The Past And Face The Challenges That Lay Ahead.
Directed By Lisa Landers
Runtime: 85 Mins
7:30pm at Gordon Gamm Theater
A Buffalo Story
Discussion Afterwards With Director Colin Ruggiero
A Buffalo Story Tells Of The Return Of Bison To The North American Landscapes They Once Defined And Outlines Some Of The Important Ecological And Cultural Impacts Of That Restoration. The Primary Story Arc Follows The Efforts Of Tribal Buffalo Manager, Jason Baldes To Restore Bison To The Wind River Reservation. His Efforts To Help People Believe In Buffalo Again Require Him To Confront His Own Trauma. His Personal Growth And Healing Throughout The Process Are The Lens Through Which We Examine The Challenges Facing The Restoration Of Bison As A Wild Animal As Well As The Potential For Healing That Reconnection With Buffalo And Culture Can Provide. In So Doing, The Film Examines The Forces And Mindsets That Undermined That Ancient Relationship In The First Place As Well As Some Ways That The Benefits Of That Relationship Can Be Reimagined In A Modern Context. Jason’s Personal Story Raises A Lot Of Questions About The Value Of Culture And Tradition And How To Move Forward In Positive Change. His Work And Story Also Provide Valuable Insights For All Americans To Think About The Future They Want And The Ways In Which Indigenous Values And Wisdom Might Contain Important Lessons For Everyone And Provide Blueprints For Healthier And More Sustainable Lifestyles For Human Beings.
"Buffalo Heal The Land Ecologically And Can Heal People Emotionally, Spiritually, And Culturally." —Jason Baldes
Directed By: Colin Ruggiero
Length: 120 Mins
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