Youth Matinee

IWFF YOUTH MATINEE PROGRAM

On hiatus for the last two years, we are thrilled to see the IWFF Youth Matinee Program return as part of the festival. Students throughout Western Montana experience IWFF screenings during their school day from April 18 through April 30. Whether we bring a film selection to your school or through a field trip to UM’s campus theater at the UC - films are complemented with presentations from filmmakers, scientists, and even special animal guests.

IWFF has complemented the UC Youth Matinee program with a traveling option this year. IWFF will screen films for students in St. Ignatius, Alberton, Dixon, Potomac, Florence, Corvallis, and in Missoula this year in addition to the program at the UC Theater.

Bus transportation support for classrooms to get to the UC Theater is generously provided by

First Security Bank.

Funding for IWFF Youth Matinees was provided by the generous support of the Montana Film Office, the LEAW Family Foundation, and the Roxy Record Sale.

Students who attend the Youth Matinees at the UC Theater will experience programs hosted by our partners at Animal Wonders - thank you to their whole team for adding their animal ambassadors and incredible knowledge of the wild to the Youth Matinee program.

Animal Wonders was founded by Jessi Knudsen Castañeda and Augusto Castañeda to fulfill their dream of sharing the wonders of wildlife with the public. Having already rescued over 30 animals, Jessi and Augusto want to ensure them a permanent home and provide a safe haven for others in need. The animals that are shown in the presentations demonstrate their species in the wild and give the audience a deeper understanding of that specific animal and how it is a critical part of the environment.

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