Friday, April 3, 2026
First Friday – IWFF Art Gallery Opening
5:00 – 8:00pm at The Roxy Lounge
View wildlife-themed drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints, and photography. Complimentary drinks will be served.
Sunday, April 11, 2026
IWFF Make a Mask Event
3:00 – 5:00pm at The Roxy Lounge
Join Roxy staff members in the Roxy Lounge after the Roxy Jr. screening of The Wild Robot and make a mask to wear for the International Wildlife Film Festival WildWalk Parade on April 18th.
This is a free event for all and mask making supplies will be provided.
Monday, April 13, 2026
IWFF Trivia
6:00pm at OddPitch Brewing
Get ready to test your brain and have a blast. Join us for four rounds of trivia, including a wildlife themed round to show off wildlife knowledge. The top 3 teams win prizes, plus there’s a special prize for the team with the best name.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Opening Night Party
8:30pm at The Roxy Lounge
Join IWFF staff and visiting filmmakers in the Roxy Lounge to kick off the 49th annual International Wildlife Film Festival! Complimentary drinks provided.
Hosted drinks and light bites by Double K Ranch.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
IWFF Sunday Happy Hour
4:00 – 5:30pm at The Roxy Theater
Join IWFF staff and visiting filmmakers in the Roxy Lounge for drinks and snacks ahead of the evening’s film screenings.
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Monday, April 20,2026
IWFF 50th Anniversary Safari Information Session
4:00 – 5:00pm at The Roxy Lounge
Learn more about the IWFF 50th Anniversary trip to Brazil in 2027 with Rewild Safaris.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
A Wilder Way Forward – Reimagining Coexistence Across Landscapes
6:30pm at UC Theater (University of Montana Campus)
Please note this event is at The UC Theater on the University of Montana Campus.
This event is free and open to the public.
Featuring a screening of two films centered on rewilding: The Rewilders and Wild Hope: Building for Birds, followed by a panel discussion with Corrie Williamson, Community Outreach Director at American Prairie, Mark Angelo, Executive Producer/Subject of The Rewilders, Andy Boyce, UM faculty, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Migratory Bird Center and Brandon Kittson, Director of the Blackfeet Fish and Wildlife Department.
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
IWFF Closing Night Reception
8:30 – 10:00pm
The Roxy Lounge
Celebrate another successful International Wildlife Film Festival! Mingle with festival staff and filmmakers and cement your festival friendships.
