Co-sponsored by the UO Outdoor Program, Ninkasi, Tactics and Backcountry Gear, Cascadia Wildlands hopes to draw a large crowd of folks hungry to view the nine films that adorn the evening’s bill. Wild and Scenic intends to be a smorgasbord of projects, from displaying films that provide commentary on the state of global outdoors, to showing human-nature interactions with didactic stories and stunning footage. Among said stories is Skier’s Journey: Kashmir, which documents a pair of skiers and their experience in search of a spot to ski in the Himalayas.
Another attraction is The Greatest Migration, a 20-minute piece made by local filmmaker and outdoor adventurer Trip Jennings, which documents the daunting migratory habits of Snake River salmon as they struggle to survive an onslaught of dams and hazards along the path to their spawning grounds, some 7,000 feet above sea level. The film aids Oregonians — residents who need to be especially conscious of salmon — in thinking closely about human impact on local river systems.
“We want to pack the house, connect with the community and provide them with an affordable night of cutting edge-film that isn’t Hollywood,” said Cascadia Wildlands Campaign Director Josh Laughlin. “It’s not a large fundraiser for us, rather a community—builder where we can show off some powerful film and introduce community members to the conservation work of Cascadia Wildlands.”
“It’s a compelling mix of thrilling backcountry adventure and powerful campaigns working to safeguard the Earth,” said Laughlin.
The films will be shown from 7 to 10 pm in 180 PLC at the UO campus. Tickets are $7 for the general public. More information on the festival at www.cascwild.org
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