2005 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Monday, September 19 Keynote: A Conversation with E.O. Wilson
Recipient of the 2005 Conservation Action Award
Dr. Edward O. Wilson receives the Conservation Action Award, Sponsored by Amphibico, honoring several decades of work as one of the world's greatest living scientists. Considered by many to be the father of the modern environmental movement, Dr. Wilson is responsible for defining the concept of biodiversity. His scientific contributions as a biologist and naturalist are unmatched. His understanding of the magnitude of biodiversity, and the threats facing us, have placed him in the forefront of environmental activism. Through his lectures, eloquent writing, and a deep personal commitment to the environment, E.O. Wilson has changed the way both scientists and nonscientists view the natural world.
7:00 - 9:00 PM, Forum Room Tuesday, September 20 World Premiere Screening
The Queen of Trees
An intimate high definition portrait by Mark Deeble and Victoria Stone. The extraordinary story of how an African fig tree and its relationship with a microscopic insect, provide for a cast of creatures ranging from ants to elephants. Followed by filmmaker Q&A.
7:30 - 9:00 PM, Forum Room Wednesday, September 21 A Night on the Town
Jackson Hole is known for more than its god looks and wildlife takes on a whole different meaning on this side of the Valley. Special Screenings will be presented at the historic Teton Theatre. Discover the fabulous restaurants and galleries that make our little town unique.
3:30 - 4:45 PM, Buses depart Jackson Lake Lodge World Premiere Screening
A Year on Earth
Bahati Productions, 100 min.
Filmmakers John Heminway and Katie Carpenter teamed up with the Earthwatch Institute to create this high definition documentary in which three high school students embark on a groundbreaking journey of global exploration and self-discovery. The film spotlights some fo the world's pressing environmental problems from the perspective of the generation who are currently in high school.
6:30 - 8:30 PM, Teton Theatre Thursday, September 22 2005 Film Competition Awards Ceremony
The 2005 Film Competition Awards Ceremony takes place in the Forum Room at Jackson Lake Lodge. Winners are not announced until this evening, where they are honored and receive beautiful crystal awards for their achievements.
7:00 - 9:00 PM, Forum Room Friday, September 23 Keynote Event
Marina Silva
Minister of the Environment, Brazil
Recipient of the Conservation Achievement Award
Of indigenous descent, Minister Silva spent much of her childhood tapping trees for rubber with the rest of her family. She learned to read and write as a teenager, and her world opened. Working closely with Chico Mendes, she helped to revolutionize a generation, and forever changed the way the world considered the Brazilian rainforest and its cultures. Now, one of the most influential women in South America, Minister Silva has an important mission as a staunch defender of human, social, and environmental rights.
1:30 - 3:00 PM, Forum Room Saturday, September 24 The Amazon Basin Forum
With Keynote Events featuring many of the central players involved in the fight to preserve the Amazon Basin, and a day filled with screenings and panels examining some of the most fascinating aspects of the bioregion, Festival 2005 celebrates the richenss of the Amazon and the commitment of those working to preserve it. We focus on the conservation challenges and victories facing one of the most important and volatile environmental regions on earth. Keynote: A Conversation with Jane Goodall
Recipient of the 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Jane Goodall receives this year's Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Nature/WNET New York, in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to conservation. From her early field research in Gombe, to the creation of innovative, community-centered conservation and development programs around the globe, Dr. Goodall has fundamentally shifted how we view ourselves in relation to the natural world. She is an ambassador for peace on much more than a human scale. Through extensive "on the ground" programs and a gentle, unyielding commitment to all living things, Jane Goodall reminds us of our responsibility to the earth and all its creatures. Her work, her words, and her life have inspired countless others to action. She will be joined by Marina Silv, Brazil's Minister of the Environment, for discussion and audience Q&A.
7:00 - 9:00 PM, Forum Room Last Update: 12/14/06
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