Leading the Pack:
Fifty years of groundbreaking wildlife and conservation films.
April 17-22, 2027
IWFF 50th Anniversary Safari
September 19 – 26, 2027
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the International Wildlife Film Festival with the ultimate wildlife experience!
Discover one of the planet’s most extraordinary ecosystems – Brazil’s Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Designed for modern explorers who crave authentic adventure with a purpose, this journey plunges you into a wildlife wonderland where the thrill of spotting a wild jaguar is always a possibility.
Hosted by Rewild Safaris. Private and limited to 10 adventurers of all abilities.
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IWFF50 Memory Collection Project
In honor of the 50th International Wildlife Film Festival, the IWFF team is collecting and sharing stories of past festival-goers. Join us at the Roxy Theater to share your experiences and reminisce about the past five decades of wildlife film.
Do you have photos or home videos to share? We would love to see them! Our team is specifically interested in photos from 1977 – 1999.
Please email your photos or reach out to [email protected] to schedule a time to share your memories.
Official 2026 Selections + Award Winners
We’re thrilled to announce our lineup of films for the 49th annual International Wildlife Film Festival!
A Missoula Springtime Tradition
Established in 1977, our films screen to packed theaters full of sharp audiences that want to learn more about themselves and the world we live in. Filmmakers can expect lively Q&As, engaging panel discussions, and a casual, jovial atmosphere. Alumni remember the camaraderie amongst filmmakers, the community’s love for the festival and their films, plus the casual atmosphere. Guests range from top-notch filmmakers and producers, cutting-edge conservationists or biologists, to the Roxy Theater audience members that sometimes see every IWFF selection. The festival staff is well-known for clear communication, inventive programming, and delivering a fun, satisfying festival experience for audiences and guests alike. IWFF’s collaborative spirit offers opportunities for many national conservation partners to be involved in post-film screening discussions and day trips throughout western Montana.
The IWFF Vision
The mission of the International Wildlife Film Festival is to promote awareness, knowledge, and understanding of wildlife, habitat, people, and nature through excellence in film. The long-standing festival champions wildlife filmmakers and challenges conventional expectations about how we conserve wildlife and habitat.
The International Wildlife Film Festival and the Roxy Theater gratefully acknowledges that we rest on the traditional lands of the Salish people where they make their home, speak the Salish language, and steward the land.
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