WINTERLAND
IMPACT FESTIVAL
Gathering With Purpose.
Film, music, innovation and storytelling that moves culture and shapes a movement, inspiring and uniting people in the spirit of the Greater Good.
Donald Glover
Jason Momoa
Rosario Dawson
4 Days.
36 Films.
5 Bands.
17 Speakers.
6 Venues.
A Story Village.
5 Immersive Experiences.
ONE UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE
September 26-29, 2024
Whitefish, Montana
For full program scroll to OFFICIAL FILM SELECTIONS below
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For full program scroll to OFFICIAL FILM SELECTIONS below —
WINTERLAND
Official Film Selections
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Common Ground
Directed by Josh & Rebecca Tickell
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Bring Them Home ASKOTAHKAPIYAAYA
Directed by Ivan MacDonald, Ivy MacDonald, Daniel Glick
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Bring Her Home
Directed by Leya Hale
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3, 2, 1...
Directed by Sam Howard
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As Easy As Closing Your Eyes
Directed by Parker Croft
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Away for Awhile
Directed by Stephanie Slewka
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Blackfoot Challenge
Directed by Jeremy Roberts
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Coldiron and The Cabinets
Directed by Nathaniel Kenney
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Fast Tracks
Directed by Annette Frahm
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Feel It All
Directed by Drew Petersen, Jesse Levine
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Finding Hetch Hetchy
Directed by James Q Martin
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For Everything There Was a Season
Directed by Trevor Bloom & Noah Waldron
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Hot Money
Directed by Susan Kucera
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I Would Like to be Midnight
Directed by Amelia Winger-Bearskin
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Last Stand: Saving the Elwha River's Legacy Forest
Directed by Dan Herz
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Let Them Be Naked
Directed by Jeff Garner
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Living in the Future's Past
Directed by Susan Kucera
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Long Looking
Directed by Carrie Richer
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Mojave Roads: Preserving the Unknown
Directed by Katie Scott
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On Broken Country
Directed by Molly Stoecklein
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Overland
Directed by Elisabeth Haviland James & Revere La Noue
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Party in the Pueblo
Directed by James Q Martin
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Pretendian
Directed by Regina Simons
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Rebirth of the Range
Directed by Kira Kay & Jason Maloney
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Renaissance Woman: A Ski Film Description
Directed by AJ Cutler
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Salted Earth
Directed by Ben Hemmings
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The Butterfly Effect
Directed by Kate Boylan-Ascione
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The Camp Poplar Cannon
Directed by Karl Edgar Swingle
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The Electric Indian
Directed by Leya Hale
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The Need to Grow
Directed by Rob Herring & Ryan Wirick
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The Story Never Truly Told
Directed by Mike Wivell
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The Urgency of Now
Directed by KC Schulberg
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They Are Gone
Directed by Jon Decker
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Tribute To A Glacier
Directed by Thaïs Despont
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Wholistic Conversations on Liver Wellness: An Indigenous Perspective
Directed by Kate P.R. Dunn
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Why We Walk
Directed by Eric Bishop
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Wilding
Directed by David Allen
FESTIVAL ARTISTS AND BANDS!
September 26
Halladay & Rob Quist Trio
Performing @ 9:30PM
Second Story at 101 Central, Whitefish, MT.
Halladay Quist, daughter of Montana musician Rob Quist, began her musical journey at six. A multi-instrumentalist with a unique voice, she has performed with artists like Jewel and at major festivals, blending country, bluegrass, and blues in her music that resonates across the northwest.
Debuting Rob Quist’s new song “Love Letter to Montana.”
September 27
20 GRAND
FUNK FOR THE PEOPLE!!
Performing @ 9:30PM
The Remington, Whitefish, MT .
20 Grand is a nine-piece funk, hip hop, psychedelic-Afrobeat orchestra from Whitefish, MT. They were recently voted "best band of 2024" by Whitefish Pilot reader's poll and have been selling out venues for over fifteen years with their woman-led blend of original and reimagined funk-forward grooves.
September 28
Christian Wallowing Bull
A Star Rising Fast.
Performing @ 9:30PM
The Great Northern, Whitefish, MT .
Christian Wallowing Bull, an Indigenous singer-songwriter from Wyoming near the Wind River Reservation, is an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe. He aims to represent his roots and bridge cultural perspectives through his music. Known for his powerful voice, Christian's debut album "Warrior" in 2020 marked his influential presence, captivating audiences with the ancestral power of his songs.
September 28
Sterling Drake
Roots Music from the American West!
Performing @ 11:00PM
The Great Northern, Whitefish, MT .
Sterling Drake is a roots music songwriter whose journey spans from Florida’s Big Cypress to Montana’s mountains. Known for his honest storytelling and rich imagery, Sterling draws influence from legends like Willie Nelson and Lead Belly. In 2024, he won the Ameripolitan Award for ‘Male Honky Tonk Artist’ and is now working with conservation and mental health groups to support the ranching community.
Additional artists announced in coming weeks.
Film Panels
COMMON GROUND
Film Panel
To Be Anounced -
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BRING THEM HOME
Film Panel
Directors Ivan McDonald & Ivy McDonald -
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Let Them Be Naked
Darin Olien, Jeff Garner, Charles Annenberg Weingarten -
Darin Olien, Jeff Garner, Charles Annenberg Weingarten -
Film Panel
The Need To Grow
Film Panel
Rob Herring, Michael Smith & Diane Smith -
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Winterland Story Village: An immersive space of sustainability stories and partnerships that educate and entertain festival participants between films and other programming, spanning our content areas of regeneration, built-world, climate change, energy transition, wellness, and adventure.
Vendors showcasing sustainable technology
Speaker sessions and intimate conversations with the experts
Live podcast broadcast/recording with high-profile guests
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
The Roadcast: A show uncovering design, art and innovation wherever the road leads. Guests will include filmmakers, stars, sustainability champions, and more, with attendees able to listen in on the conversation!
Harness YOUR Hero in the #VIRIVERSE ♾️: Become the main character in a world~changing story, unlocking your sustainability alter~ego, finding a sustainable flow state as a change~maker, and forging a hero band to develop collective action for people and planet.
Climate Meme Competition: Join Josh Elliott and Aaron White from Climate Karen - Engaging participants to create memes around climate change and climate change solutions to ignite the subject in pop culture.
Sound Bathing (@The Malmquist Barn): A sound bath is stress-reducing and mood enhancing, full-body meditative experience where participants lie down and listen to highly immersive music and resonant sounds (singing bowls and other instruments) which create an echoing sound that ‘bathes’ away stress and aligns the head and heart into a positive tone. A 2020 meta-analysis concluded there was evidence that sound bathing could lead to reduction in distress, anxiety, depression and pain.
Vibe Wellness Lounge: Escape the festival hustle and recharge at Vibe. We're offering all festival-goers 20% off any service from September 26th-29th!
Prebook your service & use code "PROJECTWINTERLAND" at checkout. Plus, enjoy free hot tea & electrolytes to keep you going strong.
We're also donating 10% of retail sales to the North Valley Food Bank. Come experience festival bliss & wellness at Vibe!
Experiences require a reservation ahead of the festival.
Details will be delivered to you shortly after purchase of an All-Access Pass.
Speakers
Aaron White - Brand Builder & Armchair Climate Scientist
Throughout his career as a serial entrepreneur, Aaron has always gravitated towards small teams using innovative approaches to tackle big global problems. He has fought plastic pollution alongside actor Jason Momoa by building the brand Mananalu and co-founded the first fully digital inhaler for asthma. Additionally, he spent 10 years working in Africa to enhance food security, improve maternal health, and expand access to opportunities and education for girls. Now, he is focused on building Climate Karen into a force for good.
Josh Elliot - Brand Builder | Stealthy Good | Misfit Sustainability
Josh Elliott, a self-described sustainability misfit, is a social entrepreneur and the co-founder of Climate Karen. After a decade leading safe water programs in developing nations, he joined Mananalu, Jason Momoa's plastic-negative water company, to lead their strategic partnerships. Driven by his passion for people and the planet, Josh co-founded Climate Karen, a subscription service that crowdfunds carbon dioxide removal. He also consults with purpose-driven brands, advising them on partnership growth strategies.
Matt Jore is the Chief Executive Officer of Montana Technologies Corporation. Mr. Jore founded Montana Technologies LLC, and served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since its founding and until the merger with Power & Digital Infrastructure Acquisition II Corp in March 2024. Prior to founding Montana Technologies LLC, He also founded Core Innovation and Jore Corporation, a power tool and accessories manufacturer that generated in excess of $50 million in annual revenue, which Mr. Jore previously led through a successful initial public offering. Mr. Jore has over thirty years of experience successfully founding and leading innovative product-based companies.
Doug Weist - Sustainable Founder
Elizabeth Dunne - Last Stand Film Producer
Chance Thompson - Viridescent Founder
Matt Jore - Founder of AirJoule | CEO and Director
Doug, a fourth-generation farmer from north-central Montana, earned his Bachelor of Science in Plant Molecular Biology from Montana State University in 2002 and has since developed expertise in crop development and precision agriculture. After gaining international experience in Ukraine, Doug founded FarmTech, LLC, a precision agriculture business that specializes in precision machine control and carbon credit projects. In 2022, Doug and his wife launched Big Sky Hemp, LLC, focusing on industrial hemp production for sustainable building materials, with a continued commitment to delivering technical solutions for climate challenges.
Entrepreneur and climate change activist with a 30-year career in the film and television industry. Has produced and directed four documentaries on water quality and climate change. Spent five years with the international Waterkeeper Alliance, working with the Climate Change cohort and covering UN climate conferences. Currently partnering with the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma to develop a sustainable resort.
Mike Johnson - International Living Future Institute
Michael Johnson is a seasoned sustainability expert with a diverse background that spans from environmental restoration to corporate leadership. As a founder, CEO, and Chief Sustainability Officer, he applies practical solutions to drive net positive impacts in various organizations. He has played a pivotal role in expanding sustainability initiatives from startups to industry leaders and is a founding member of the Living Product 50, aiming to market independently-verified net positive products. Outside of work, Michael enjoys reconnecting with nature through activities like telemark skiing, mountain biking, and kite surfing.
Darin Olien - Co-host Netflix docu-series Down To Earth
Emmy-winning co-host of Down to Earth with Zac Efron, Darin Olien is a renowned superfood hunter, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate. His 20-year journey exploring exotic plants led to the creation of the $4 billion Shakeology and the Ultimate Reset program. Author of SuperLife, he shares his expertise on his podcast and through his sustainable Barukas™ nut company, actively reforesting the Brazilian Cerrado. Darin's passion lies in empowering individuals to embrace healthier, more fulfilling lives while championing environmental sustainability.
Michael Smith - Founding Member REGENiTECH
Michael Smith is a pioneer in computer software for simulation and AI, with over 40 years of experience. His early work included developing interactive physics simulation software for the University of Utah and Emmy-winning animation software for Robert Bosch. He founded Mira Imaging, creating a unique 3D data capture system and consulting for major clients like Disney and NASA. At Electronic Arts, he co-developed the physics engine behind popular video games like Madden and FIFA. His extensive career now informs his company, REGENiTECH, where he's developing a biomimicry-based system for sustainable biorefineries, producing organic soil amendments, biostimulants, and renewable energy.
Doug Loring - Blackfeet Rancher and Regenerative Farmer
Doug Loring, an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe, was born and raised on a ranch. Growing up, he helped with a cow/calf operation as well as farming. As a young adult, he became interested in traditional medicine and natural ways of healing. Combining his passion for natural healing and agriculture, he has turned his own small farm and ranch into a regenerative operation in Cut Bank Montana.
Jake Hendrix - Studio Director at Riff Creative
Chris Wilke is a seasoned NGO professional specializing in climate and water protection, environmental advocacy, leadership, and fundraising. He has a proven track record of building local, national, and international coalitions and securing funding to drive impactful environmental outcomes. With a background in Liberal Arts and Music from Cornish College and Non-Profit Leadership and Fundraising Management certificates from the University of Washington, Chris is passionate about public policy, fish and wildlife, sailing, and music performance.
Jake Hendrix is the host of the Roadcast and Studio Director at Riff Creative. Passionate about collaboration and community, he leads initiatives that breathe life into brands and enrich the lives of others. From directing design conferences and feature-length documentaries to hosting podcasts and championing projects to end youth homelessness, Jake is driven by a deep-seated desire to create lasting impressions and unforgettable experiences.
Dri. Lise Van Susteren - Psychiatrist and Climate Change Activist
K. C. Schulberg - Entrepreneur and Climate Change Activist
Dr. Lise Van Susteren is a Washington, DC-based psychiatrist and expert on the psychological impacts of climate change. She has authored books on the topic, taught at George Washington University, consulted for the US government, and actively works to address climate change through community organizing and mental health advocacy. She frequently contributes to media and has even run for US Senate, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
Dr. Michael Savarese - Professor of Coastal Geology, Climate Resilience, & Preparation
Chris Wilke - Global Climate Strategist
Dr. Michael Savarese is a Distinguished Professor of Coastal Geology, Climate Resilience, & Preparation at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Water School. With a background in coastal geology, paleontology, and sedimentology & stratigraphy, his research interests focus on the history of environmental change in coastal settings, particularly in response to human development, climate change, and sea-level rise. Throughout his career at FGCU, he has served as a liaison between scientists and decision-makers, fostering coastal resilience and climate-change preparedness efforts throughout Southwest Florida and beyond.
Elizabeth M. Dunne, Esq., an experienced environmental and movement lawyer, runs her own practice, working with organizations for systemic change. She leads Earth Law Center's advocacy, advancing Earth Law through litigation strategies. Dunne has championed Rights of Nature laws, advised on ecosystem court cases, and co-authored an Earth Law textbook chapter. Featured in the documentary "Invisible Hand," she fights for conservation of Pacific Northwest legacy forests, as showcased in the short film "Last Stand."
Chance is a sustainability leader, empowering individuals and organizations to create positive change. He leverages his expertise in storytelling, systems thinking, and partnership development to drive sustainable action. With a track record of success in the field, he now offers coaching, education, and consulting services.
Passionate about preserving the planet, Chance helps Change-makers achieve self-sustainability and regenerative leadership, finding alignment and making a meaningful impact.
Tom believes work should help you thrive as a human being while making the world a better place. He helps people live a meaningful life as a regenerative coach and is a speaker/climate activist for Extinction Rebellion. He also worked as a strategy & innovation consultant at Deloitte, while setting up a non-profit called Extraordinary Life that makes personal development accessible for students. He is a recipient of the Rotterdam School of Management Distinguished Alumnus award for his impact.
