Ready to share your voice and creativity through film?

The International Wildlife Media Center & Film Festival's Montana Film Academy encourages people to look at their world in a new way, by discovering their own inner creativity and unique perspective through the lens of a camera.

Each workshop builds new skills in shot design, composition, story direction, and editing through film clip analysis and hands-on creative activities. Workshops are held at the IWMC Headquarters in the Roxy Theater. Depending on the length, workshops vary in their focus- while the longer workshops will cover both production (filming) and post production (editing, DVD creation), others will focus solely on production and story-telling.

Workshops for adults can also be made available to interested small groups or one-on-one sessions. Contact us for more information about how to schedule a group workshop or to add your name to a list of interested participants!
To register or find out more, Contact Us>> or print and mail a copy of our REGISTRATION FORM and EMERGENCY RELEASE FORM to: IWMC, 718 S. Higgins, Missoula, MT 59801.

Ready to bring
Documentary Filmmaking into your Classroom?
Teachers have discovered a new way to bring excitement into their classrooms and help students make meaningful connections to research topics. By introducing documentary filmmaking into their curriculum, they have created an environment where students have the opportunity to be creative and express themselves using the digital tools they’re most comfortable with. At the same time, they master basic skills- such as researching, reading, writing, and speaking.

They also build critical 21st century skills-such as problem solving, collaboration, and the ability to gather and analyze data. The key to making this opportunity available to students is the teacher. Our workshop for educators will give teachers the skills necessary to bring documentary filmmaking into their classroom. The four main objectives of the workshop are to understand documentary filming concepts, learn the basic elements of filmmaking such as story development, camera techniques, & editing, develop techniques for teaching the filmmaking process in the classroom, and to identify resources available for activity and project design. This workshop qualifies for continuing education credit through the state. Workshops can be 2-day, week-long, or multi-night long sessions.

COST: $150/day each (either one or two days instruction): A two (2) person minimum applies to this fee.
DATES: On demand

Contact Us for more information about how to schedule a group workshop or to add your name to a list of interested participants! Or print and mail a copy of our REGISTRATION FORM to IWMC, 718 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT 59801. Workshop for Teachers Syllabus (132 KB pdf)

Ready to experience filmmaking Montana Style?
Join the International Wildlife Media Center as we combine adventure with an amazing film experience for the whole family, a group of friends, or an assortment of curious minds. Learn the art of documentary filmmaking amid the breathtaking wildlife and thermal spectacles of a national treasure - Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone is a filmmaker’s paradise - beautiful landscapes, captivating stories, and abundant wildlife. But in this 5 day film adventure, you’ll see things like you’ve never seen them before and meet with biologists and filmmakers, who know the park inside out.

While traveling amongst Yellowstone’s many wonders and visiting with park experts, plus 5 days of in-the-field filming, interactive lectures, and in-depth critiques from professional filmmakers, we’ll help you develop your filmmaking skills, including all of the technical and artistic aspects of story-telling and cinematography. When your family returns home, our instructors will ensure that you take with you not only stunning memories of Yellowstone, but all the tools you will need to create your own films forever.

All Inclusive: Lodging, park fees, transportation, meals, Yellowstone Guides, and digital film equipment are all included in this amazing adventure and film workshop. Film Equipment includes Sony PD-170 cameras, Sony UWP-C1 Wireless Lavalier Microphones, and an assortment of Canon digital film cameras for the 'smaller' filmmakers.

COST:
The cost is dependent on the total number of people who attend the workshop. A $750 deposit is required to reserve your spot. 1 month prior to the workshop you will be notified as to the final cost, listed below. Payment in total is due 3 weeks prior to the workshop.

3-4 Person Group: $2,500/individual ($500 for additional child if family)
5-8 Person Group: $2,100/individual

If you are willing to share lodging or you are coming with a friend, spouse, or partner, the costs are as follows:

3-4 Person Group: $2,200/indivdual
5-8 Person Group: $1,900/indivdual

DATES:
Please contact us if you have any preferable dates in mind! To register or find out more, Contact Us or print and mail a copy of our REGISTRATION FORM and EMERGENCY RELEASE FORM to IWMC, 718 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT 59801.

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