ACFF Student Award Winner 20 min Filmmaker: Christian J. Jensen Thousands of desperate souls flock to America’s Northern Plains seeking work in the oil fields. White Earth is the tale of an oil boom seen through unexpected eyes. Three children and an immigrant mother brave a cruel winter and explore themes of innocence, home and the American […]
6 min Filmmaker: Ryan Peterson An open-pit mining boom is underway in northern British Columbia, Canada. The massive size and location of the mines, at the headwaters of major salmon rivers that flow across the border into Alaska, has Alaskans concerned over pollution risks that threaten multi-billion dollar fishing and tourism industries. 3:45 pm Sunday […]
US Premiere! 17 min Filmmaker: Emmanuel Rondeau Almost extinct in the 1930s, the Siberian Tiger made an extraordinary come back when the Soviet Union closed its borders, dramatically reducing the trade of tiger parts between Russia and China. From the 500 animals present in the Far East at the end of the Perestroika, only 350 […]
Want to get excited about the 2014 American Conservation Film Festival? Check out our NEW TRAILER by ACFF Alum, Joey Diaz! Feel free to share it with friends and neighbors. We look forward to seeing you in Shepherdstown October 30th – November 2nd! American Conservation Film Festival Trailer from American Conservation on Vimeo.
2014 FESTIVAL 3 min. Filmmakers: James Sherwood, Danielle Ryan A colony of just under 70 pairs of little penguins are struggling to survive in the big city around Sydney’s northern beaches in Australia. They are the state of New South Wale’s last mainland colony of little penguins. FULL FILM
2014 FESTIVAL 51 min. Filmmaker: Smithsonian Channel See the wild places that fueled artists, inspired presidents, and started movements. An aerial tour reveals America’s most breathtaking natural landscapes protected by the Wilderness Act of 1964. WEBSITE
2014 FESTIVAL 58 min. Filmmakers: Ben Raines, Lynn Rabren The Mobile-Tensaw Delta is the most bio-diverse area in North America. This film provides a visually stunning look at the region, covering everything from the ancient climactic forces that shaped its evolution to its remarkable biological richness to current issues putting increased pressure on its fragile […]
2014 FESTIVAL 5 min. Filmmaker: Erin Finicane Wild places offer incredible natural beauty and an opportunity for personal reflection, inspiration, and growth. Take a delightful immersive journey through America’s wild places, experiencing National Park Service Wilderness from a variety of perspectives. WEBSITE
2014 FESTIVAL 5 min. Filmmaker: Sarah Gulick Wild places offer incredible natural beauty and an opportunity for personal reflection, inspiration, and growth. Take a delightful immersive journey through America’s wild places, experiencing National Park Service Wilderness from a variety of perspectives. WEBSITE
2014 FESTIVAL 5 min. Filmmaker: Erin Finicane Wild places offer incredible natural beauty and an opportunity for personal reflection, inspiration, and growth. Take a delightful immersive journey through America’s wild places, experiencing National Park Service Wilderness from a variety of perspectives. WEBSITE
