National Geographic & Wildlife Film Festival to present All Roads Film Festival

September 18, 2006 JACKSON, Wyo. -The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and Thirteen/WNET New York's NATURE series will present a special community premiere of Jackson-native Shane Moore's latest film, Christmas in Yellowstone. Jackson residents will get a sneak preview before the national broadcast on Thursday, November 16.

PBS will air the film nationally as part of its NATURE series on Sunday, November 19 at 8 p.m. (ET), with a special national encore presentation on Sunday, December 24 at 8 p.m. (ET).

Transformed from a major tourist hub in summer, to a deceptively silent winter landscape, Christmas in Yellowstone documents the wildlife and natural features of the park during this seemingly still season. Wolves track elk through the snowy setting, while a hibernating grizzly bear gives birth to cubs. Cinematographer Shane Moore uniquely captures in High Definition winter's spectacular power and beauty, examining a delicate snowflake, the frozen Yellowstone Falls, and geysers erupting into the crystal cold in volcanoes of steam. The film is written and co-produced by Janet Hess

"Yellowstone in winter is a magical place, full of stunning landscapes and wildlife, and it's also a difficult environment to work in," notes Fred Kaufman, executive producer of NATURE. "Our cinematographer Shane Moore, who lives in Jackson Hole, knows Yellowstone as well as anyone, and his expertise, along with cinematographer Bob Poole, was crucial in capturing the wonderful natural history moments of Christmas in Yellowstone."

Shane Moore agrees that the Park takes on a mystical quality in winter: "The deep snow, the steam, and the exquisite frost formations make it look like a land of make believe. We really are looking forward to sharing this special place with people throughout America, especially those that don't get a white Christmas."

The screening will be followed by Q&A with filmmakers, giving the audience a unique opportunity to learn about filming in this challenging winter environment. A screening time will be announced in early November. For more information on NATURE, visit www.pbs.org/pressroom.

The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival has made film a vital part of life in Jackson Hole since 1991, providing the local community and international audiences access to the year's most innovative and important nature films and filmmakers. The Festival produces an international nature film festival that attracts over 600 filmmakers, writers and media professionals from around the globe to Jackson Hole for a week-long conference, recognized as the premier event of its genre. Over 550 films vie for awards in its prestigious film competition. Extending beyond the Festival, JHWFF also partners with local schools and organizations to present innovative media outreach programs. Visit www.jhfestival.org to learn more about the Festival.

Now in its 25th anniversary season, NATURE has won more than 360 honors from the television industry, parent groups, the international wildlife film community, and environmental organizations, including eight Emmys, two Peabodys and the first award given to a television program by the Sierra Club. Most recently, The Queen of Trees (2006) won a Peabody and, at the Banff World Television Festival, the NHK President's Prize, which recognizes excellence in high definition programming.

Thirteen/WNET New York is one of the key program providers for public television, bringing such acclaimed series as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, Charlie Rose, Religion & Ethics, NewsWeekly, Wide Angle, Secrets of the Dead, NOW With David Brancaccio, and Cyberchase - as well as the work of Bill Moyers - to audiences nationwide. As the flagship public broadcaster in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut metro area, Thirteen reaches millions of viewers each week, airing the best of American public television along with its own local productions such as The Ethnic Heritage Specials, The Thirteen Walking Tours, New York Voices, and Reel New York. Thirteen extends the impact of its television productions through educational and community outreach projects - including the Celebration of Teaching and Learning - as well as Web sites and other digital media platforms. More information can be found at: www.thirteen.org.