April 20-25, 2024
Week of Apr 27th
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April 22, 2024(4 events)
5:00 pm: Wild Wonders Shorts Block5:00 pm: Wild Wonders Shorts Block – 
A short film showcasing the beauty of river otters and how they thrive during the harsh winter season in Yellowstone National Park. Q&A after the screenings with Joshua Bruni This film follows mycologist Giuliana Furciâs search for new mushrooms on the island of Tierra del Fuego. Sheâs joined by the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, whose goal is to map the mycorrhizal networks of the world. Together, these scientists illuminate howâthrough nutrient cycling and the essential relationships they form with plantsâfungi underpin every ecosystem on Earth. The Bee highlights Bill Perkins, a beekeeper in Boston who shares his knowledge and love of bees with his community, sometimes riding through a busy city with 10,000 bees on the back of his bike so he can show them to second graders who are learning about pollination. During COVID lockdown, a boyâs affinity with nature eases his loneliness and leads to an incredible friendship. JoJo is a musical portrait of JoJo Nyaribo, a young wildlife advocate, as he explores the meaning of biodiversity and stewardship in his own backyard. This story weaves JoJo's love for the natural world with his struggle against a fungus that has been wiping out a staggering number of amphibians around the globe. JoJo will explore his role in preventing the spread of this fungus through tasks as simple as cleaning his hiking shoes and educating his friends and family. Ecologist AmaĂŤl BorzĂŠe has dedicated five years to understanding and preserving the legacy of Chinese immaculate treefrogs, an amphibian species on the brink of extinction. AmaĂŤlâs path crosses with Ningjing Wang, a local filmmaker whose love for frogs traces back to her childhood. United by a hope to save the immaculate treefrogs, they embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of rural China. Every summer, Birta and Selma rescue pufflings (young puffins) at night on an island off the coast of Iceland. The pufflings leave their nests for the first time, following the light of the moon to make their journey out to sea and transition into adulthood. Unfortunately, the pufflings get lost in town, mistaking harbor lights for the moon. Birta and Selma must take it upon themselves to counteract the human impact on nature, exchanging night-time parties for puffin patrol. 5:15 pm: Streams of Knowledge Shorts Block5:15 pm: Streams of Knowledge Shorts Block – 
Judy's Creek - Discovering the secret life of the streambed Follow ecologist, educator, and author Dr. Judy Li into the world of caddisflies, the artisans of the aquatic world. With contagious passion, Judy shares how her childhood curiosity led to a career in freshwater science, and how she has found ways to share the joys of science with audiences of all ages. Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) Tuhaymaniâchi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) follows a father and daughter attempting to reconnect in a journey through their Indigenous roots in the ancient springs of the Mojave Desert, just as a new water-mining project threatens their very existence. The lives of Indigenous people and salmon have been intertwined for thousands of years in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Today, kids must not only learn from their elders how to fish, but also how to fight. For the last century, corporations have sought to extract the wealth of this rich region. School of Fish offers an intimate portrait of one family's seasonal salmon rituals and their connection to the Bristol Bay Guide Academy, where local youth are empowered through fly-fishing to protect their homes. In the heart of British Columbiaâs Great Bear Rainforest, one nation is reclaiming the power they held for millennia. As the impacts of colonial exploitation take an increasing toll, the Kitasoo Xaiâxais Nation finds strength in its stories and culture, emerging as a stewardship leader in a new age of reconciliation in Canada. 7:30 pm: Planet Shark Series7:30 pm: Planet Shark Series – 
Sharks are one of the oldest and most successful hunters ever to have lived. With more than 500 species, they dominate every corner of our oceans. What is it about these extraordinary survivors that makes them so successful? For the first time, scientists are starting to unlock their secrets. Featuring newly discovered species, locations and behavior, Planet Shark combines stunning 4K footage with original content from the worldâs leading shark scientists to take a timely and in-depth look at the greatest predator on earth. 7:45 pm: Wings of Hope Shorts Block7:45 pm: Wings of Hope Shorts Block – 
Timo the Kaua'i O'o is busy making his nest,when he hears a reply to his mating call. Desperate to find his mate, he takes flight, only to find the source of the reply is not what he had hoped. Underbirds: The Fight to Save the Southern New Zealand Dotterel Nestled in the rugged and remote mountains of Rakiura, Stewart Island, a remarkable story unfolds. With less than 126 birds remaining, a team of Department of Conservation Rangers are fighting to preserve the Southern New Zealand Dotterel, the country's most endangered bird. Curlews nest in grasslands, one of the fastest disappearing habitats in the West. Researchers track use satellite telemetry to track curlews as they migrate in order to understand how ranching helps maintain migrating and nesting habitat. Bird-window collisions often lead to avian injuries or fatalities. This documentary follows two graduate students, Hsieh Chi-heng and Kan Chia-yun, as they archive bird-window collisions and collect birds' remains. Their humble efforts have built a database for bird-window collisions in Taiwan. These students demonstrate respect and sympathy for life, and provide a roadmap for âgreening cities" to follow. Warning: Depiction/Discussion of dead animals. The Tenasserim mountains of South-East Asia appear quiet, but deep inside, adventures take place under the attentive eye of the hornbill. Today, a monsoon soaks the jungle, and the Black-naped monarch will have to be persistent if he wants to maintain his plumage. In the heart of northeast India, on a desolate landfill site, a bird once considered a troublesome pest and a carrier of disease, the endangered Greater Adjutant stork, scavenges to survive in an unlikely urban ecosystem. Saving the Bone-swallower explores the unique lives of these endangered storks, following the quest of a grassroots level conservationist, Purnima Devi Barman, to save the last remaining birds with the help of an army of rural Assamese women. In Looking Up, the camera turns its lens on three troubled individuals whose lives intersect through a shared love for birdwatching. This short film doesn't sugarcoat life's challenges, but it gently reminds us that sometimes, the simple act of reconnecting with nature can be a powerful remedy. Warning: Depiction/Discussion of sexual abuse, depression and anxiety. Coffee farms in Colombia exist in some of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. However, agriculture is putting pressure on that biodiversity that is causing catastrophic declines in migratory bird species. Farmers are working alongside scientists to find solutions that will be better for birds AND coffee. |
April 23, 2024(6 events)
5:00 pm: Ocean Tales Feature + Shorts5:00 pm: Ocean Tales Feature + Shorts – 
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants Blue Whales: Return of the Giants, narrated by actor Andy Serkis, takes viewers on a journey to explore the world of the magnificent blue whale. The film follows two scientific expeditions: one, a high-risk mission to find a missing population of blue whales not seen in 50 years; and the other, to join Diane Gendron, the âBlue Whale Whisperer,â in the Gulf of California, where she and her team explore the role these remarkable animals play in the health of our oceans. The film provides an unforgettable window into these animals' livesâand the extremes scientists must endure to study them. Metropolis - A Day in Reef City Discover the hidden wonders of Reef City in "Metropolis," a mesmerizing short film by Luca Keller that takes you into the heart of a coral reef's daily life, showcasing intimate and illuminating wildlife scenes. From the morning rituals of the Emperor Angelfish to the nocturnal hunts of the Wunderpus, witness and learn about the intricate balance of marine life. Corals around the world are threatened by rising ocean temperatures that bleach reefs and decimate entire marine ecosystems, but researchers in Hawaii are helping these marine architects beat the heat. With their help, coral reefs may have a better chance to survive â both now, and in the future. 5:00 pm: Safeguarding Nature Shorts Block5:00 pm: Safeguarding Nature Shorts Block – 
Nettles sting our bare legs, invade our gardens, and swamp our footpaths. Yet for filmmaker Mairi Eyres, there is something about this plant that captures her imagination. She embarks on a journey to learn more, meeting people who can show her a different side to the nettle. With beautiful imagery and touching characters, this film is a call to examine the way we view nature, and to appreciate the wonders right on our doorstep. In the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest of Uganda, growing conflict with people puts the local population of mountain gorillas at risk. In her struggle to protect them, one veterinarian discovers that it is the many similarities between the two communities that threaten to destroy them both. Jaguar Del Cielo follows field tech Felix Tafoyaâs journey to better understand and conserve Mexicoâs apex predator in the El Cielo Biosphere Reserve. By catching jaguars and fitting them with GPS collars, Felix and his co-workers can track the movement of jaguars and get insights into their mysterious lives. The information collected from the collars is crucial to better understand the species and to mitigate conflicts with humans. Song of the Prairie: Restoring a Home on the Range for the Attwaterâs Prairie Chicken The coastal prairies of Texas once spanned more than 6 million acres, but today less than one percent of this habitat remains. Such a significant loss has devastated many wildlife populations, including the critically endangered Attwaterâs prairie chicken (APC). The good news: after years of protection and conservation efforts, the APC population is higher than it has been in decades. Pronghorn make their home in the vast sagebrush sea of the American West, where their survival relies on the ability to roam freely. The rangelands in the North Platte River Valley make ideal habitat for pronghorn, however, the miles of fences used to keep cattle in pastures are often barriers to their movements. This is a story about a community of people working together to improve fence lines, so pronghorn can move freely. It also celebrates the wildlife that call the North Platte River Valley home. 5:15 pm: Among the Wolves5:15 pm: Among the Wolves – 
For years, Yves the painter and Olivier the photographer have traveled the world, meeting wildlife from one pole to the other, witnesses to the fragile beauty of the planet. But the two men share a common dream: to see a wolf pack live, grow, and spread out. One day, their search leads them to a hideout in no-man's-land between Finland and Russia. Over the seasons, they will stand in eight square meters of wood, silent amid an unchanging scenery, immersing themselves in the lives of the wolves. 7:00 pm: Cultural Resurgence7:00 pm: Cultural Resurgence – 
Rebirth of the Range tells the story of the return of the Bison Range Park in Montana to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe -- on whose stolen land the park had originally been created under President Theodore Roosevelt. An inspirational and visually stunning social justice story, this documentary holds important lessons for both indigenous and non-indigenous viewers. The Return of NĂłouhĂ h-Tokaâna (Swift Fox) NĂłouhĂ h-Tokaâna, known as swift fox in English, once roamed the North American Great Plains. NĂłouhĂ h-Tokaâna held cultural significance for the Native Americans who lived alongside them. But predator control programs in the mid-1900s reduced the foxes to just 10 percent of their native range. At the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana, members of the Aaniiih and Nakoda tribes are working with the Smithsonian and other conservation partners to return NĂłouhĂ h-Tokaâna to the land. ⌠Q&A after film screenings with Peter Bugoni, Whisper Camel Means, Clarena Brockie, and Stephanie Gillin 7:00 pm: Every Little Thing7:00 pm: Every Little Thing – 
In the heart of Hollywood, a woman embarks on a transformative journey as she tends to injured hummingbirds, unraveling a visually captivating tale of love, healing, and the delicate beauty found in tiny acts of charity. Every Little Thing is a film of joy and wonder that explores the meaning of caring for others and the profound impact that acts of altruism have on us. Viewers will be captivated by Terry Masear's dedication to her tiny creatures and may find themselves inspired to extend care not only to hummingbirds but also to other vulnerable species. 7:45 pm: Sustainable Futures Shorts Block7:45 pm: Sustainable Futures Shorts Block – 
How is it possible to find happiness while seeing the world around us falling apart so quickly? A music video about the hope of the âclimate changeâ generation. Could Australiaâs past help secure its future? 65,000 years in the making, Burnt Country is about fighting fire with fire. Exploring the profound knowledge and wisdom of First Nations, this film is an invitation to connect to country and community. Warning: Depiction/Discussion of wildfire and natural disasters. The mayor of an island off the coast of Virginia hopes to have his town saved from rising tides. In an Indonesian village, Joko, a veteran fisherman, is struggling to catch fish. The contamination from local industry and the plastic pollution on the coast have contributed to reduce the fish population. Jokoâs son Putra is constantly on his phone. He has decided to study to become a mechanical engineer. This decision puts the family's tradition at risk. For You' is a heartfelt letter from a father to his two-year-old son, capturing a summer day in the park, a world filled with wonders yet to be discovered and a looming danger. Set in Peckham, South East London, the director narrates the story in Italian, the language he has spoken to his son since birth. This project is deeply intimate and personal, yet carries a universal and resonating message: what lies ahead might be uncertain, but with love, courage, and imagination, we can create a better future. As urban expansion quickly replaces natural habitats, façade engineer Alistair Law has created a radical new way to restore native ecosystems for pollinators and create natural spaces for us all within citiesâby turning the walls of buildings and construction sites into meadows. Scientists are on a mission to save parasites, not to kill them. Climate change is already doing an increasingly good job at the latter, and that could be a big problem for the world. Acidic mine drainage is a pervasive problem in Appalachia, poisoning streams and killing wildlife. The technology and funding to remove these pollutants and bring life back to streams just didn't exist until fine art painter and professor John Sabraw rallied a team to address the issue in their local stream and developed a breakthrough process to upcycle pollutants into paint pigments. |
April 24, 2024(6 events)
5:00 pm: Evolution Earth Series5:00 pm: Evolution Earth Series – 
Evolution Earth embarks on a global expedition to reveal the animals keeping pace with a planet changing at super speed. Heading out across the globe to distant wilds and modern urban environments, five episodes track how animals are moving, using ingenuity to adapt their behavior, and even evolving in unexpected ways. 5:00 pm: Reviving the Wild Feature + Short5:00 pm: Reviving the Wild Feature + Short –
Rebirth of the Range tells the story of the return of the Bison Range Park in Montana to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe -- on whose stolen land the park had originally been created under President Theodore Roosevelt. An inspirational and visually stunning social justice story, this documentary holds important lessons for both indigenous and non-indigenous viewers. The Return of NĂłouhĂ h-Tokaâna (Swift Fox) NĂłouhĂ h-Tokaâna, known as swift fox in English, once roamed the North American Great Plains. NĂłouhĂ h-Tokaâna held cultural significance for the Native Americans who lived alongside them. But predator control programs in the mid-1900s reduced the foxes to just 10 percent of their native range. At the Fort Belknap Indian Community in Montana, members of the Aaniiih and Nakoda tribes are working with the Smithsonian and other conservation partners to return NĂłouhĂ h-Tokaâna to the land. ⌠Q&A after film screenings with Roshan Patel, Kira Kay and Jason Maloney. 5:15 pm: A Call From the Wild5:15 pm: A Call From the Wild – 
Filmmaker and photographer Asgeir Helgestad documents the state of nature in his home country Norway. From the lives of bees at his farm, to wild reindeer on the high mountains, to puffins at the oceanâs edge, he shows the beauty of threatened nature and tracks down the human actions responsible for its decline. This is a personal story on our connection with the non-human world, the relations between the small and the big, and a reminder of natureâs strength and vulnerability. 7:30 pm: Flight of the Swans7:30 pm: Flight of the Swans – 
A female conservationist takes to the skies in a paramotor to follow Bewickâs Swans on their annual migration in a bid to understand their dramatic decline. She crosses 7,000 kilometers and 11 countries from Russia to England, across tundra, forests, and industrial landscapes, where she encounters people just as passionate as she about saving and protecting these birds and their wetland homes. Narrated by Academy Award-nominee Sophie Okonedo. 7:30 pm: Lynx Man7:30 pm: Lynx Man – 
A bearded Finnish hermit oscillates between sweating out his demons in a sauna, and crawling around the forest at night to document the endangered lynx. Warning: Depiction of partial nudity. 7:45 pm: Wild Wonders Shorts Block7:45 pm: Wild Wonders Shorts Block –
A short film showcasing the beauty of river otters and how they thrive during the harsh winter season in Yellowstone National Park. Q&A after the screenings with Joshua Bruni This film follows mycologist Giuliana Furciâs search for new mushrooms on the island of Tierra del Fuego. Sheâs joined by the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, whose goal is to map the mycorrhizal networks of the world. Together, these scientists illuminate howâthrough nutrient cycling and the essential relationships they form with plantsâfungi underpin every ecosystem on Earth. The Bee highlights Bill Perkins, a beekeeper in Boston who shares his knowledge and love of bees with his community, sometimes riding through a busy city with 10,000 bees on the back of his bike so he can show them to second graders who are learning about pollination. During COVID lockdown, a boyâs affinity with nature eases his loneliness and leads to an incredible friendship. JoJo is a musical portrait of JoJo Nyaribo, a young wildlife advocate, as he explores the meaning of biodiversity and stewardship in his own backyard. This story weaves JoJo's love for the natural world with his struggle against a fungus that has been wiping out a staggering number of amphibians around the globe. JoJo will explore his role in preventing the spread of this fungus through tasks as simple as cleaning his hiking shoes and educating his friends and family. Ecologist AmaĂŤl BorzĂŠe has dedicated five years to understanding and preserving the legacy of Chinese immaculate treefrogs, an amphibian species on the brink of extinction. AmaĂŤlâs path crosses with Ningjing Wang, a local filmmaker whose love for frogs traces back to her childhood. United by a hope to save the immaculate treefrogs, they embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of rural China. Every summer, Birta and Selma rescue pufflings (young puffins) at night on an island off the coast of Iceland. The pufflings leave their nests for the first time, following the light of the moon to make their journey out to sea and transition into adulthood. Unfortunately, the pufflings get lost in town, mistaking harbor lights for the moon. Birta and Selma must take it upon themselves to counteract the human impact on nature, exchanging night-time parties for puffin patrol. |
April 25, 2024(6 events)
4:30 pm: Flyways4:30 pm: Flyways – 
Shorebirds fly thousands of miles each year, following ancient and largely unknown migratory routes called flyways. Species travel from feeding grounds in the southern hemisphere to breeding grounds in the Arctic regions and back again, flying up to nine days non-stop without food or water. They are the worldâs greatest endurance athletes and their navigational skills on these marathon migrations are as extraordinary as they are mysterious. 5:00 pm: Giants Rising5:00 pm: Giants Rising – 
A journey into the heart of Americaâs most iconic forests, Giants Rising reveals the secrets and the saga of the coastal redwoods, the tallest--and among the oldest--living beings on Earth. 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. Through the voices of biologists, artists, and Native experts racing to understand and safeguard these trees, Giants Rising reveals the scientific wonders of redwoods, our cultural ties to them, and efforts to help these iconic forests overcome the legacy of logging. 5:00 pm: Streams of Knowledge Shorts Block5:00 pm: Streams of Knowledge Shorts Block –
Judy's Creek - Discovering the secret life of the streambed Follow ecologist, educator, and author Dr. Judy Li into the world of caddisflies, the artisans of the aquatic world. With contagious passion, Judy shares how her childhood curiosity led to a career in freshwater science, and how she has found ways to share the joys of science with audiences of all ages. Tuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) Tuhaymaniâchi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) follows a father and daughter attempting to reconnect in a journey through their Indigenous roots in the ancient springs of the Mojave Desert, just as a new water-mining project threatens their very existence. The lives of Indigenous people and salmon have been intertwined for thousands of years in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Today, kids must not only learn from their elders how to fish, but also how to fight. For the last century, corporations have sought to extract the wealth of this rich region. School of Fish offers an intimate portrait of one family's seasonal salmon rituals and their connection to the Bristol Bay Guide Academy, where local youth are empowered through fly-fishing to protect their homes. In the heart of British Columbiaâs Great Bear Rainforest, one nation is reclaiming the power they held for millennia. As the impacts of colonial exploitation take an increasing toll, the Kitasoo Xaiâxais Nation finds strength in its stories and culture, emerging as a stewardship leader in a new age of reconciliation in Canada. 6:00 pm: Bring Them Home / AiskĂłtĂĄhkapiyaaya6:00 pm: Bring Them Home / AiskĂłtĂĄhkapiyaaya – 
Bring Them Home tells the story of a small group of Blackfoot people and their mission to establish the first wild buffalo herd on their ancestral territory since the speciesâ near-extinction a century ago, an act which would restore the land, re-enliven traditional culture, and bring much-needed healing to their community. Narrated by award-winning Blackfeet / Nez Perce actor, Lily Gladstone. Q&A with Ivan McDonald (director) 7:30 pm: Eco Experiments Shorts Block7:30 pm: Eco Experiments Shorts Block – 
What does it mean to lose a color? Losing Blue is a cinematic poem about losing the otherworldly blues of ancient mountain lakes, now fading due to climate change. With stunning cinematography, this short documentary immerses the viewer in the magnificence of these rare lakes, pulling us in to witness their power and understand what their loss would mean both for ourselves and for the Earth. "A sparrow flies swiftly in through one door of the hall, and out through anotherâŚ. Even so, man appears on earth for a little while; but of what went before this life or of what follows, we know nothing." -- Bede A moment for mourning, for a friend, for the earth. Silent chirping of invisible Digits Like a single film frame, insects flash for the fraction of a second, only to immediately withdraw from the field of vision again. In between their flickering body fragments, the film shows undefinable voids. What can be seen when familiar filters of vision and the narratives associated with them are missing? WARNING: This film contains flashing lights which may not be suitable for photosensitive epilepsy. In Slow Shift, humans, animals, music, and rock are entangled in dialogue. The film is shot in Hampi, India, in the remains of a 14th century city. This city, strewn with ancient ruins and massive boulders, is also said to be the monkey kingdom of ancient lore. Currently, the site is overrun with langurs, a genus of monkeys native to the subcontinent. The film playfully interrogates various intersections between ancient and geological timescales, the real and mythic, the lived and preserved, the human and animal. The Halcyon Days follows the intimate lives of kingfishers as they struggle to raise a family. The film focuses on the journey of a female kingfisher as she must deal with the death of her chicks and raise another family before the season ends. Able to navigate by reading the Earthâs magnetic field, equally at home on land, air, and water, geese straddle the territory between ancient instincts and the contemporary world. Combining beauty, humor, and profound empathy, director Karsten Wallâs exquisitely observed film essay explores the daily life of these iconic animals to convey a deeper message of continuity and connection. 7:30 pm: Habitatâs Brink Shorts Block7:30 pm: Habitatâs Brink Shorts Block – 
Growing up near the Oder in Poland, Piotr Chara spent most of his childhood in and around the river. Later, Piotr noticed that climate change had negatively impacted the wildlife of the once-thriving shores. Birds' habitats were compromised, making them easy prey for predators. Piotr researched solutions and started an organization that builds floating nests for the birds. Now, Piotr films the birds as part of his studies, reporting his findings to The Foundation of the Green Valley of the Oder. Healy follows a crew of scientists and sailors through a two-month research mission seeking out to understand why the northern ice cap is melting faster than climate models have predicted â and how the transformation is altering life on Earth. We follow the crew of USCGC Healy from the Aleutian Islands through the Bering Strait and into the Beaufort Sea, where shipmates encounter the singular beauty of the frozen Arctic Ocean. At the top of the globe lies a spectacular frozen realm. But donât be fooled by appearances...this place is not frozen in time. Itâs a dynamic ecosystem and for thousands of years, its indigenous people and wildlife have found ways to survive and live in harmony with these extremes. As the planetâs climate is experiencing rapid changes, so is the Arctic. But the changes here are happening faster and more dramatically than anywhere else. Can it keep pace? |
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April 27, 2024(8 events)
1:00 pm: Award-Winning Shorts Block1:00 pm: Award-Winning Shorts Block –
FLORA, FAUNA, FUNGAÂ - dir. Sam Sheline This film follows mycologist Giuliana Furciâs search for new mushrooms on the island of Tierra del Fuego. Sheâs joined by the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, whose goal is to map the mycorrhizal networks of the world. Together, these scientists illuminate howâthrough nutrient cycling and the essential relationships they form with plantsâfungi underpin every ecosystem on Earth. MODERN GOOSEÂ - dir. Karsten Wall Able to navigate by reading the Earthâs magnetic field, equally at home on land, air, and water, geese straddle the territory between ancient instincts and the contemporary world. Combining beauty, humor, and profound empathy, director Karsten Wallâs exquisitely observed film essay explores the daily life of these iconic animals to convey a deeper message of continuity and connection. PUFFLING - dir. Jessica Bishopp Every summer, Birta and Selma rescue pufflings (young puffins) at night on an island off the coast of Iceland. The pufflings leave their nests for the first time, following the light of the moon to make their journey out to sea and transition into adulthood. Unfortunately, the pufflings get lost in town, mistaking harbor lights for the moon. Birta and Selma must take it upon themselves to counteract the human impact on nature, exchanging night-time parties for puffin patrol. SCHOOL OF FISH- dir. Colin Arisman, Oliver Sutro The lives of Indigenous people and salmon have been intertwined for thousands of years in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Today, kids must not only learn from their elders how to fish, but also how to fight. For the last century, corporations have sought to extract the wealth of this rich region. SCHOOL OF FISHÂ offers an intimate portrait of one family's seasonal salmon rituals and their connection to the Bristol Bay Guide Academy, where local youth are empowered through fly-fishing to protect their homes. GRASPING THE NETTLEÂ - dir. Mairi Eyres Nettles sting our bare legs, invade our gardens, and swamp our footpaths. Yet for filmmaker Mairi Eyres, there is something about this plant that captures her imagination. She embarks on a journey to learn more, metting people who can show her a different side to the nettle. With beautiful imagery and touching characters, this film is a call to examine the way we view nature, and to appreciate the wonders right on our doorstep. 1:00 pm: Cactus Hotel + JoJo + Pond1:00 pm: Cactus Hotel + JoJo + Pond – 
CACTUS HOTEL: In the Sonoran Desert, a giant saguaro cactus towers into the skies. At first glance it is seemingly lifeless. But if you look closely, it serves as a luxury hotel to many desert dwellers. The wild guests all bring with them amazing survival skills and housing ideas. They're an unusual band of neighbors and they all have one thing in common: they will cross paths at the fabulous Cactus Hotel. JOJO - A TOAD MUSICAL:Â AÂ musical portrait of JoJo Nyaribo, a young wildlife advocate, as he explores the meaning of biodiversity and stewardship in his own backyard. This story weaves JoJo's love for the natural world with his struggle against a fungus that has been wiping out a staggering number of amphibians around the globe. JoJo will explore his role in preventing the spread of this fungus through tasks as simple as cleaning his hiking shoes and educating his friends and family. POND: A shoal of herrings, adopting fantastic formations, roams the vast ocean. When seagulls suddenly attack, one small herring finds itself stranded in a tidal pool. As it searches desperately for a way out, it discovers many other sea creatures here. And now there is no time for fear: only by joining forces can they hope to defend themselves against the hungry seagull. 1:30 pm: A Call From the Wild1:30 pm: A Call From the Wild –
Filmmaker and photographer Asgeir Helgestad documents the state of nature in his home country Norway. From the lives of bees at his farm, to wild reindeer on the high mountains, to puffins at the oceanâs edge, he shows the beauty of threatened nature and tracks down the human actions responsible for its decline. This is a personal story on our connection with the non-human world, the relations between the small and the big, and a reminder of natureâs strength and vulnerability. 3:00 pm: Among the Wolves3:00 pm: Among the Wolves – 
For years, Yves the painter and Olivier the photographer have traveled the world, meeting wildlife from one pole to the other, witnesses to the fragile beauty of the planet. But the two men share a common dream: to see a wolf pack live, grow, and spread out. One day, their search leads them to a hideout in no-man's-land between Finland and Russia. Over the seasons, they will stand in eight square meters of wood, silent amid an unchanging scenery, immersing themselves in the lives of the wolves. 3:00 pm: Award-Winning Shorts Block3:00 pm: Award-Winning Shorts Block –
FLORA, FAUNA, FUNGAÂ - dir. Sam Sheline This film follows mycologist Giuliana Furciâs search for new mushrooms on the island of Tierra del Fuego. Sheâs joined by the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, whose goal is to map the mycorrhizal networks of the world. Together, these scientists illuminate howâthrough nutrient cycling and the essential relationships they form with plantsâfungi underpin every ecosystem on Earth. MODERN GOOSEÂ - dir. Karsten Wall Able to navigate by reading the Earthâs magnetic field, equally at home on land, air, and water, geese straddle the territory between ancient instincts and the contemporary world. Combining beauty, humor, and profound empathy, director Karsten Wallâs exquisitely observed film essay explores the daily life of these iconic animals to convey a deeper message of continuity and connection. PUFFLING - dir. Jessica Bishopp Every summer, Birta and Selma rescue pufflings (young puffins) at night on an island off the coast of Iceland. The pufflings leave their nests for the first time, following the light of the moon to make their journey out to sea and transition into adulthood. Unfortunately, the pufflings get lost in town, mistaking harbor lights for the moon. Birta and Selma must take it upon themselves to counteract the human impact on nature, exchanging night-time parties for puffin patrol. SCHOOL OF FISH- dir. Colin Arisman, Oliver Sutro The lives of Indigenous people and salmon have been intertwined for thousands of years in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Today, kids must not only learn from their elders how to fish, but also how to fight. For the last century, corporations have sought to extract the wealth of this rich region. SCHOOL OF FISHÂ offers an intimate portrait of one family's seasonal salmon rituals and their connection to the Bristol Bay Guide Academy, where local youth are empowered through fly-fishing to protect their homes. GRASPING THE NETTLEÂ - dir. Mairi Eyres Nettles sting our bare legs, invade our gardens, and swamp our footpaths. Yet for filmmaker Mairi Eyres, there is something about this plant that captures her imagination. She embarks on a journey to learn more, metting people who can show her a different side to the nettle. With beautiful imagery and touching characters, this film is a call to examine the way we view nature, and to appreciate the wonders right on our doorstep. 3:30 pm: A Note for Nature3:30 pm: A Note for Nature – 
A Note for Nature is both a celebration of wild Ireland and a call to arms. Come meet the remarkable people dedicating their lives to protect Irelandâs disappearing nature. And, through music from the RTĂ Concert Orchestra and stunning location performances from stellar musicians, we showcase some of Irelandâs most fragile wild places and the beleaguered animals that, somehow, manage to survive there. 6:15 pm: Bring Them Home / AiskĂłtĂĄhkapiyaaya6:15 pm: Bring Them Home / AiskĂłtĂĄhkapiyaaya –
Bring Them Home tells the story of a small group of Blackfoot people and their mission to establish the first wild buffalo herd on their ancestral territory since the speciesâ near-extinction a century ago, an act which would restore the land, re-enliven traditional culture, and bring much-needed healing to their community. Narrated by award-winning Blackfeet / Nez Perce actor, Lily Gladstone. 8:00 pm: Lynx Man8:00 pm: Lynx Man –
A bearded Finnish hermit oscillates between sweating out his demons in a sauna, and crawling around the forest at night to document the endangered lynx. Warning: Depiction of partial nudity. |
April 28, 2024
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