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-Thursday, April 25th-28th.

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. There are ten screening blocks available, and teachers may register for their first and second choices.

This year's Auditorium matinee dates are Monday-Friday, April 18th-22nd

Registration for this year’s program is NOW OPEN to teachers and faculty. Both screening options are included in the same registration form. Registration closes April 1st. Sign up early to reserve your desired screenings. You may access the link for registration here, or by going to https://forms.gle/kucGw5yeBU3fMZzq8

Screenings are held at the University Center Theater on the University of Montana campus in Missoula or at your organization's auditorium/event space.

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. Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions on a rolling basis but no later than March 1st. 

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.