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Save Our Seas: Seas the Day Short Film Competition
The SOSF competition was open to all filmmakers with a marine conservation message.

Winner: "Side Dish"
Written and Directed by Michael Masson. Cinematography by Alishia Hemingway

Runner Up: "Why Should They?"
Produced, shot and edited by Ed Watkins

Runner Up: "Small Steps"
By Gavin Saville and Julie Kingdom

For more details visit: www.saveourseas.com


Getting Here & Lodging Before & After the Event

Getting Here & Lodging

Where to Stay

The Festival is hosted at Jackson Lake Lodge, a beautiful 45 minute drive from the town of Jackson. In addition to the Lodge, there is a wide range of options within a five to forty-five minute drive. To ensure your preferred accommodation, make your reservations at least 45 days in advance. Lodging during the Festival is the responsibility of each attendee.

Jackson Lake Lodge is located 36 miles north of the town of Jackson in Grand Teton National Park. The Lodge is a resort complex with 385 guest rooms and is offering a special room discount to all Festival attendees. Phone: 307-543-3100 or 800-628-9988. You must mention “Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival” to receive the discount! www.gtlc.com

The town of Jackson is located at the southern end of the valley near the base of Snow King Mountain. The drive from town to Jackson Lake Lodge is guaranteed to be the most breathtaking commute you will ever make!

The following hotels and resorts are recommended for delegates extending their stay in downtown Jackson:

Hotel Terra
Inn on the Creek
Painted Buffalo Inn
Rusty Parrot
Snow King Resort
Spring Creek Ranch
Wort Hotel

Snow King Resort is offering a great deal for filmmakers: $75 for a hotel room starting Sunday Sept 27th (it is $125/nt for hotel prior to the 24th) and $195 for a luxury condo thru Oct 10th. Snow King also offers free transportation to and from the airport. To take advantage of this great opportunity please call 800.522.5464 RESERVATIONS or click here for group reservations:
Group ID: 20568
Password: 351

Spring Creek Ranch is offering 30% off for JHWFF delegates. When making your reservation be sure to mention the Wildlife Film Festival. 307. 733. 8833

Inn on the Creek has Luxury Rooms available for JHWFF delegates. Ask for Rani when making your reservation. 307.739.1565

Painted Buffalo Inn would like to offer JHWFF delegates the Summer Corporate Rate which is a 30% discount from the regular rate. The rates listed below include wireless internet, use of our pool area, a light continental breakfast and of course its great location within walking distance to all of Downtown Jackson.

Rates Include Discount & Taxes
09.27 - 09.30.09  $89.06/nt
10.01.09              $59.35/nt
10.02 - 10.03.09  $63.06/nt
10.04 - 10.08.09  $59.35/nt

Also, when planning both your travels and your accommodation we recommend you contact a local travel consultant:

Travel Consultants
PO Box 1207
610 W. Broadway, Suite L3
Jackson, WY 83001

Toll-free: 800-621-2595
Phone: 307-733-1083
Fax: 307-733-4740

Grand Teton National Park Location Release

The JHWFF has pulled this location release on your behalf for your use in Grand Teton National Park.  You are responsible for following Park rules where they apply and for taking care of any and all insurance needs you may have and/or are required.
 
For more information, please visit http://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/filming.htm

How to Get Here

The airlines that offer service into Jackson include American, Delta, Northwest, Skywest, United and United Express. Direct flights are available from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver and Salt Lake City.

Most hotels provide a free airport shuttle service.  Otherwise, there are taxis available at the airport.  If you prefer to rent your own car, there are many national companies from which to choose.  The car rental agencies that have on-airport facilities are:

Alamo
Phone: 307-733-0671
Toll-free: 800-327-9633
Website: http://www.alamo.com

Avis
Phone: 307-733-3422
Toll-free: 800-831-2847
Website: http://www.avis.com

Hertz
Phone: 307-733-2272
Toll-free:
800-654-3131
Website: http://www.hertz.com

Thrifty
Toll-free: 800-367-2277
Website: http://www.thrifty.com

Helpful Links

Visitor Travel & Hotel Information
www.jacksonholenet.com

Grand Teton National Park Information
www.nps.gov/grte/
www.grand.teton.national-park.com

Yellowstone National Park Information
www.nps.gov/yell/
www.yellowstone-natl-park.com

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
www.jacksonholechamber.com

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
www.jacksonhole.com