IWFF And WNET New York Present "The Tarkio Retreat Forging New Partnerships In Media & Conservation", 5/4, Missoula, MT

2005-05-04 08:00:00

Missoula, MT

Contact: Janet Rose, IWFF Executive Director 406.728.9380 [email protected]

SPECIAL EVENT FOR THE 28TH INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL

Wednesday May 4th, 2005

“Nature” Thirteen/WNET New York
In Cooperation with the
International Wildlife Film Festival
http://www.wildlifefilms.org/ Presents
The Tarkio Retreat – A Special 1-day Conference
Forging New Partnerships in Media & Conservation

This conference, presented by “Nature” Thirteen/WNET in partnership with the International Wildlife Film Festival will foster forward and innovative thinking on ways for media to impact conservation efforts both local and global. It will bring together key individuals from many sectors. These include the film and television industry, foundations, non-governmental organizations, universities, corporations and policy centers. The outcome will be new partnerships and media opportunities for all of these sectors to reach a wider audience in more powerful ways.

The retreat will include short, focused presentations from representatives of each sector followed by in-depth, working sessions that explore case studies and prototypes of the power of film and media to influence thinking and create positive action. These working groups will address the unexplored ways that technological developments in media are making innovative new media solutions possible. Participants will play an active role in designing these new media ventures and projects.

Among those scheduled to present or invited to participate are:

Save Our Seas Foundation

Filmmakers for Conservation

US Justice Department

Nature Thirteen/WNET

The Heinz Center

National Geographic Television & Film

The Wildlife Conservation Society

The Blackfoot Challenge

Sea Studios

The Discovery Channel

United Nations Media & News Division, Public Affairs Unit

SONY

Marviva Foundation

ABC Television News

Panasonic Corporation

Trout Unlimited

Canon U.S.A.

Ford Motor Company

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

And many others

Several key addresses will be given throughout the day including a talk by Dr. Shane Mahoney, a dynamic and thought provoking speaker, wildlife scientist and expert on the North American Wildlife Conservation Model. Dr. Mahoney’s talk is entitled, A Blueprint for Wildlife and Habitat Preservation.

The Tarkio Retreat will be held in a spectacular setting on 48 acres along the Clark Fork River in one of the most breathtaking and scenic areas of Montana, just west of Missoula. Transportation will be provided from Missoula Wednesday morning and the day will include a continental breakfast, buffet lunch and dinner in the lodge on the river. Buses will leave the International Media Center – Roxy Theater at 8:30am and return at approximately 9pm. Ample parking for cars will be available.

The Unity Dancers from the University of Montana, featuring traditional African dance will perform at sunset. An important aspect of this retreat is the social interaction in this secluded, natural setting. Be sure to bring your hiking boots, fishing rods and your best ideas. Attendance is included with your festival registration.
A White Paper will be produced, documenting this significant gathering and plans for the future.
All participants and presenters must be registered with the IWFF.

For further information or to register, please contact: Janet Rose, Executive Director
International Wildlife Film Festival/International Wildlife Media Center/718 S Higgins Avenue Missoula, Montana 59801

406.728.9380

Cell: 406. 880.0683

[email protected]

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