IWFF Youth Matinee Program
Every year, 3,000+ students from the Western Montana area participate in the International Wildlife Film Festival Youth Matinee Program. Films from IWFF48 program are screened based on age appropriateness, and programs are complemented with presentations from filmmakers, scientists, and even special animal guests. The matinee screenings are FREE of charge to attend. The matinee screenings are FREE of charge to attend. In addition, limited funding is available to cover transportation costs associated with traveling to the matinees.
These two-hour blocks consist of breathtaking international wildlife films, as well as presentations from community organizations and filmmakers dedicated to education and conservation.
This year’s matinee dates are Monday, April 21st – Thursday, April 24th.
Morning screenings are from 9:30 to 11:30 AM and afternoon screenings are from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. We have updated our screening audience suggestions, and this information is clearly described on the registration form.
Registration for this year’s program is OPEN to teachers and faculty. Registration closes April 1st. Sign up early to reserve your desired screenings. You may access the link for registration here.
Screenings are held at the University of Montana campus and The Roxy Theater.
If your group is in need of assistance with transportation costs, a limited number of scholarships are available. Final decisions will be based on need. To be considered, please apply by answering the relevant questions on the main application (see below). Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions on a rolling basis.
Film selections are currently being reviewed. A screening schedule will be sent to registered teachers at the end of February and will be available online. IWFF selections go through a rigorous juried process. IWFF Youth Matinee screenings are always age-appropriate, dynamic, accurate and exceptionally well-told stories.
Questions, Comments, Concerns?
Please reach out to [email protected]