After only two weeks, we already have entries from more than 10 countries!  With refined and added categories this year, the Festival will recognize media created for alternative distribution as well as for museums and public institutions, including immersive media (full dome, 3D and large format). 

Programs completed between JUNE 1st, 2009 and MAY 31st, 2011 are eligible for entry.  For full category descriptions, requirements and online submissions, click here.  

CONTENT CATEGORIES

Best Animal Behavior Program 
Best Wildlife Habitat Program
Best Conservation Program 
Best People & Nature Program 
Best Earth Sciences Program
Best Science & Nature Program (NEW)
Conservation Hero (NEW)
Best Limited Series 
Best Children's Program 
Best Hosted or Presenter-led Program
Best Short Program 
Best Short Shorts (NEW)
Best Theatrical Program 
Best Immersive Program: large format, 3D or full dome (NEW)

CRAFT CATEGORIES

Best Sound 
Best Cinematography 
Best Editing
Best Original Musical Score 
Best Writing

Jackson Lake Lodge has Opened Reservations

Our Festival Home at Jackson Lake Lodge is now reserving rooms! Since the facility will be open to the public, we encourage you to make your reservations early and take advantage of the lower rates available to Festival participants.  There are only three suites available on the property--one inside the Lodge and two in the cabins. They have not been committed in our room bloc, so if you have a yen for one, you best lock it down, soon!  

For reservations, please call:

(800) 628.9988 or (307) 543.2811

   *Be sure to mention you are part of the Festival to receive the lower group rates.

Our discounted room rates remain the same as in 2009 (for all categories of rooms, including suites), beginning at $199/night (plus taxes). 

Open Call for Peer Judges

All craft categories as well as the Immersive, Cultural Institution Installation and Interactive/New Media categories will be judged completely by peer panels.  Peer judges will receive heavily discounted or complimentary Festival registration (dependent on the required time commitment). Judging will take place May 10th through July 10th.  DVDs will be supplied and judges will be expected to screen and rate shows in their entirety.  If you would like to be considered for this essential role, please email a resume to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it