2026 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

1PM

SHORT FILM BLOCK 1

After the films, join us for a discussion of the ethics of using AI in wildlife filmmaking.

2PM – 3:30PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

3:30PM

SHORT FILM BLOCK 2

After the films, learn about Feather-Friendly bird collision deterrents and hear from Wild Hope: Building for Birds filmmaker, Sam LeGrys .

4:30PM – 6PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong

6PM

FEATURE

After the film, learn about Shepherdstown’s modern treatment systems with knowledgeable public works representatives.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

11AM

SHORT FILM BLOCK 3

After the film, hear from the creators of this ground-breaking effort of an all-female crew highlighting the work of female conservationists.

12PM – 1:30PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

1:30PM

SHORT FILM BLOCK 4

After the film, join us for a Q&A about the proposed data center in Jefferson Co. with the President of Jefferson County Foundation, Inc.

2:30PM – 4PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

4PM

SHORT FILM BLOCK 5

After the film, hear from an international lawyer and independent journalist about the impact of environmental activists.

5PM – 6:30PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

Snow Leopard Sisters

6:30PM

FEATURE

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

11AM

SHORT FILM BLOCK 6

After the film, hear from an Emmy award-winning conservationist about why “Facts don’t always change minds, but stories can.”

12PM – 1:30PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

1:30PM

SHORT FILM BLOCK 7

After the film, we’ll be joined by conservationist of The Rewilders, Mark Angelo as well as filmmaker, Kyle Gunther.

2:30PM – 4PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

Unearth

4PM

FEATURE