Elephant Conservation Summit Programming
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SUNDAY, September 27Networking Breakfast
sponsored by Mara Elephant Project 7:30 – 8:30, Explorer Room & Delegate Lounge You have something in common with everyone in the room—you just don’t know what it is…yet! Jackson Hole is famous for creating new and unlikely collaborations. Sit with someone you DON’T know and begin what you came here to experience. Overview: Where Do We Stand? 8:30 – 9:45, Explorer Room A look at recent data gives surprising insight into the complicated picture surrounding elephant conservation. From Vulcan’s Great Elephant Census, to DNA analysis of confiscated ivory, and surveys tracking a shift in consumer attitudes, this session is offers a comprehensive overview of current trends associated with ivory poaching, trafficking and demand. Jeffrey Parrish (Moderator), Wildlife Conservation Network Lauren Kickham, Vulcan, Inc. Crawford Allan, World Wildlife Fund Liu Yuan, United Nations--CITES Paula Kuhumbu, Wildlife Direct Global Laws and Enforcement 10:00 – 11:15 Explorer Room Ivory is only one of the high stakes commodities in play as profits generated by illegal trafficking in drugs, arms, animals and humans fund organized crime syndicates, terrorism and global destabilization. Jeff Flocken (Moderator), International Fund for Animal Welfare Bryan Christy, Investigative Journalist/National Geographic William Woody, US Fish and Wildlife Service Mary Rice, Environmental Investigation Agency Jimmiel Mandima, African Wildlife Foundation WORKING LUNCH IDEA SLAM: On the Ground Insight + Media Engagement = Amplified Impact (sponsored by National Geographic Society) 11:30 – 1:30, Explorer Room and Delegate Lounge The opportunity for us to make the greatest impact in elephant conservation is by linking arms and working together around specific ideas. This will be the first of three crucial sessions at the summit designed to lay the groundwork and frame out collaborations with the potential to amplify our individual efforts. The session will focus on addressing supply and trafficking in ivory and elephant products. Bring your ideas to the table and brainstorm strategies that have the potential to move the needle on elephant conservation. Table Moderators will facilitate brainstorming followed by full group discussion of the ideas that emerge. Curbing Demand 1:45 – 3:00, Explorer Room We’ve come a long way in educating both consumers and government leaders, but there’s a massive amount yet to be done. A look at what seems to be working, and what is on the horizon. Jan Vertefeuille (Moderator), World Wildlife Fund US Natalie Cash, 96 Elephants/WCS Grace Ge Gabriel, International Fund for Animal Welfare Iris Ho, Humane Society International Peter Knights, WildAid It’s a War Zone 3:15 – 4:30, Explorer Room With poaching based largely in remote conflict areas and lawless frontiers, anti-poaching efforts have taken on a militarized approach, incorporating specialized ranger training and latest tech innovations to confront an increasingly sophisticated enemy. Michelle Gadd (Moderator), US Fish and Wildlife Service Gerald Bigurube, Frankfurt Zoological Society Andrea Crosta, Elephant Action League/WILDLEAKS Skipper Darlington, Africa ASAP Jeff Greene, Svalinn Damien Mander, International Anti-Poaching Foundation Innovation. Technology. Progress? 4:45 – 5:45, Explorer Room Can advances in computer technology, communications, DNA tracking, imaging and other cutting-edge innovations provide answers to saving species? Here are some of the most promising possibilities that may change the face of conservation in the field. Colby Loucks (Moderator), World Wildlife Fund Jackson Miller, C4ADS Ted Schmitt, Vulcan, Inc. Sam Wasser, Center for Conservation Biology, University of Washington Peter Wrege, The Elephant Listening Project Sunset Reception on the Terrace 5:45 – 7:00, sponsored by Terra Mater Factual Studios & Vulcan Productions Networking, with a splash of Teton inspiration. Conservation—and conversation—to match the landscape! Make a point to head outside to watch tonight’s full lunar eclipse. Evening Screenings 7:00 – 10:00, Explorer Room This Wild Life (Ep. 4) BBC Introduced by Susanna Handslip, Saba Douglas-Hamilton & Frank Pope An Elephant’s Tale: The Matriarch (Finalist, Educational/Institutional & Short-Short), Wildlife Conservation Society Power of Nature: Elephants (Finalist, Short-Short) BBC Earth Productions Rally the Herd PSA Competition Finalists Independent Filmmakers: Jenna Wilcox, Lissette Cruess and Vladimir Van Maule National Geographic Explorer: Warlords of Ivory National Geographic Studios, followed by Talkback Session with Katie Carpenter, Everwild Media Bryan Christy, National Geographic John Heminway, Everwild Media JJ Kelley, National Geographic Television Brooke Runnette, National Geographic Studios |
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MONDAY, September 28
Morning Yoga with YogaToday
7:00 - 8:00, Trappers Lounge
Relaxing morning yoga with a beautiful Tetons view! Mats, blocks and straps will be provided, and an instructor will be on hand to adjust during the yogatoday.com classes that will be shown on screen.
Networking Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30, Explorer Room & Delegate Lounge
sponsored by Terra Mater Factual Studios
Breakfast with a bite—make the most of every networking opportunity by joining a table of people you DON’T already know. That is what this week is about!
Adaptive Strategies: Beyond the Ivory Crisis
9:00 – 10:00, Explorer Room
We know that human settlement and land-use has led to habitat depletion and the fragmentation of ancient elephant migratory routes, reading to an increase in human-elephant contact and conflict. This session examines strategies underway in both Africa and Asia, with a special focus on innovative new approaches for dealing with the underlying issues: from poverty and war to agriculture and resource extraction.
James Deutsch (Moderator), Vulcan, Inc.
Anna Songhurst, Ecoexist
Noah Sitati, African Wildlife Foundation
Pat Awori, Pan African Wildlife Conservation Network
Frank Pope, Save the Elephants
Cameras, Lenses, Mounts & Drones
9:00 – 1:00, Trappers Lounge and Terrace
Many broadcasters and streaming platforms already require 4K video delivery and the subtle differences between the tools available to filmmakers can make a big impact on which is most appropriate for YOUR requirements. With frame rates up to 360 fps, 2/3” bodies, fabulous lenses and a stunning array of mounts and ROVS, wildlife imaging is reaching a whole new level of brilliance. A hands-on examination of the newest cameras in action. Come play before you rent or buy
Empowering Community
10:30 -11:30, Explorer Room
Engage, empower and stabilize local communities, and stewardship of the wildlife and wilderness will follow. A look at some successful programs and initiatives that promote wildlife and humans to coexist and encourage local stewardship of the land and resources.
Saba Douglas-Hamilton (Moderator), Save the Elephants
Susan Canney, Mali Elephant Project
Winnie Kiiru, Conservation Kenya
Dennis Rentsch, Frankfurt Zoological Society
Ginger Thomson, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
WORKING LUNCH
IDEA SLAM: On the Ground Insight + Media Engagement = Amplified Impact
(sponsored by National Geographic Society)
11:30 – 1:15, Explorer Room and Delegate Lounge
Focused on addressing demand for ivory and elephant products, this is the second of three can’t miss sessions during the summit designed to lay the groundwork and frame out collaborations that ensure we maximize our impact. Bring your ideas to the table and moderators will lead a discussion designed to brainstorm strategies that have the potential to move the needle on elephant conservation. Table Moderators will facilitate brainstorming followed by full group discussion of the ideas that emerge.
The Commerce of Conservation
1:30 – 2:30 Explorer Room
Conservation will only prevail if tangible and sustainable benefits are realized by the broader community beyond the ecotourism sector. From public/private partnerships to scientific research and community development, here are approaches that might be transferrable.
John Heminway (Moderator), Everwild Media/Wildlife Direct
Beth Allgood, International Fund for Animal Welfare
Greg Carr, The Gorongosa Restoration Project
Dereck & Beverly Joubert, Great Plains Conservation
Mike Korchinsky, Wildlife Works
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
1:30 – 2:30, Seminar Room
Come prepared to present--you will get a critique on the spot, with tips to help you prepare for a week filled with opportunities to deliver a concise and compelling project pitch. Don’t squander a critical minute in the food line when you let a commissioner cut in front of you!
Carol Fleisher (Session Producer & Moderator), Fleisherfilm
Lucinda Axelsson, BBC
Sabine Holzer, Terra Mater Factual Studios
Emre Izat, Off the Fence Productions
Jared Lipworth, National Geographic Studios
4K On the Bench with RED
1:30 – 2:30 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to meet your specific production needs. Experts from RED offer an exclusive hour for testing and pre-pro.
Reports from the Field
3:00 – 4:00, Explorer Room
Some of the innovative approaches, success stories, challenges and lessons learned from those at the forefront of nature and conservation. Presenters have 8 minutes to share compelling new stories, discoveries, and big ideas that the world needs to hear.
Maryanne Culpepper (Session Producer & Moderator), Graffiti Works, Inc.
Pete Coppolillo, Working Dogs for Conservation
Jeff Flocken, International Fund for Animal Welfare
Liz Gibbs, Ravio
Marc Goss, Mara Elephant Project
Dereck Joubert, Rhino Rescue Project
Re-imagining Indie Funding & Distribution
3:00 – 4:00, Seminar Room
The internet has irrevocably changed media underwriting, distribution and consumption! From crowd-sourced funding to highly curated niche “channels” for specifically targeted interest groups, and the proliferation of SVOD, traditional business models for nat-history and science programming have been upended.
Gianna Savoie (Moderator), Ocean Media Institute
Jorge Franzini, CuriosityStream
Suzanne Harle, Green Planet Films
Kathryn Pasternak, Pasternak Media, LLC
Louie Schwartzberg, Moving Art
4K On the Bench with Panasonic
3:00 – 4:00 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to meet your specific production needs. Experts from Panasonic offer an exclusive hour for testing and pre-pro.
Steve Mahrer
JHWFF Official Festival Welcome
Natural History Media & Conservation Today
4:30 – 6:00, Explorer Room
Losing species at five times the rate ever known in history, we are on the verge of the planet’s sixth mass extinction. In an era where media is more accessible, immediate and personal than ever before, what are we actually doing to make a discernible impact on culture, consumer behavior and—perhaps—the fate of our planet?
Michael Rosenfeld (Moderator), JHWFF Board Chair
Dave Allen, Passion Pictures
Peter Knights, WildAid
Carole Tomko, Vulcan, Inc.
Ellen Windemuth, Off the Fence Productions
Welcome Reception on the Sunset Terrace
6:00 – 7:30, sponsored By Panasonic
When the opening day sessions conclude, the fun kicks up a notch. Join our host, Panasonic, for a Teton sunset and toast to the best Festival yet, with an open bar, delicious appetizers and a welcome opportunity to greet old friends and meet a few new ones!
Working Dogs for Conservation Demonstration
6:00 - 7:30, on the lawn below the Sunset Terrace during happy hour
Conservation Detection Dogs are key players in stopping Ivory trafficking and the illegal wildlife trade. Pepin, a 9-year old Belgian Malinois and one of the world's most experienced conservation dogs, will demonstrate ivory detection. He will be handled by Working Dogs for Conservation Founder and Director of Research, Dr. Megan Parker. WD4C's Executive Director, Dr. Pete Coppolillo, will also be on hand to answer questions and explain the process and how dogs like Pepin are changing the world of conservation.
PREMIERE SCREENING EVENT:
NATURE: Soul of the Elephant, Airing nationally on PBS in October, 2015
7:30 – 9:00, Explorer Room
Ironically, every dead elephant with its ivory intact is a reason to celebrate. It means an elephant died of natural causes, not bullets, snares or poison, and that soul was allowed to be celebrated and mourned by its herd. Award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert start with the remains of two bull elephants and through a series of key flashbacks, look at the lives they would have led, the dramas they may have seen, their great migrations for water with their families, and their encounters with lions and hyenas. This film, shot over two years, is an intimate look at elephants through the lens of two great visual storytellers of the natural history genre.
Janet Hess, THIRTEEN/WNET
Beverly Joubert, Wildlife Films
Dereck Joubert, Wildlife Films
7:00 - 8:00, Trappers Lounge
Relaxing morning yoga with a beautiful Tetons view! Mats, blocks and straps will be provided, and an instructor will be on hand to adjust during the yogatoday.com classes that will be shown on screen.
Networking Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30, Explorer Room & Delegate Lounge
sponsored by Terra Mater Factual Studios
Breakfast with a bite—make the most of every networking opportunity by joining a table of people you DON’T already know. That is what this week is about!
Adaptive Strategies: Beyond the Ivory Crisis
9:00 – 10:00, Explorer Room
We know that human settlement and land-use has led to habitat depletion and the fragmentation of ancient elephant migratory routes, reading to an increase in human-elephant contact and conflict. This session examines strategies underway in both Africa and Asia, with a special focus on innovative new approaches for dealing with the underlying issues: from poverty and war to agriculture and resource extraction.
James Deutsch (Moderator), Vulcan, Inc.
Anna Songhurst, Ecoexist
Noah Sitati, African Wildlife Foundation
Pat Awori, Pan African Wildlife Conservation Network
Frank Pope, Save the Elephants
Cameras, Lenses, Mounts & Drones
9:00 – 1:00, Trappers Lounge and Terrace
Many broadcasters and streaming platforms already require 4K video delivery and the subtle differences between the tools available to filmmakers can make a big impact on which is most appropriate for YOUR requirements. With frame rates up to 360 fps, 2/3” bodies, fabulous lenses and a stunning array of mounts and ROVS, wildlife imaging is reaching a whole new level of brilliance. A hands-on examination of the newest cameras in action. Come play before you rent or buy
Empowering Community
10:30 -11:30, Explorer Room
Engage, empower and stabilize local communities, and stewardship of the wildlife and wilderness will follow. A look at some successful programs and initiatives that promote wildlife and humans to coexist and encourage local stewardship of the land and resources.
Saba Douglas-Hamilton (Moderator), Save the Elephants
Susan Canney, Mali Elephant Project
Winnie Kiiru, Conservation Kenya
Dennis Rentsch, Frankfurt Zoological Society
Ginger Thomson, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
WORKING LUNCH
IDEA SLAM: On the Ground Insight + Media Engagement = Amplified Impact
(sponsored by National Geographic Society)
11:30 – 1:15, Explorer Room and Delegate Lounge
Focused on addressing demand for ivory and elephant products, this is the second of three can’t miss sessions during the summit designed to lay the groundwork and frame out collaborations that ensure we maximize our impact. Bring your ideas to the table and moderators will lead a discussion designed to brainstorm strategies that have the potential to move the needle on elephant conservation. Table Moderators will facilitate brainstorming followed by full group discussion of the ideas that emerge.
The Commerce of Conservation
1:30 – 2:30 Explorer Room
Conservation will only prevail if tangible and sustainable benefits are realized by the broader community beyond the ecotourism sector. From public/private partnerships to scientific research and community development, here are approaches that might be transferrable.
John Heminway (Moderator), Everwild Media/Wildlife Direct
Beth Allgood, International Fund for Animal Welfare
Greg Carr, The Gorongosa Restoration Project
Dereck & Beverly Joubert, Great Plains Conservation
Mike Korchinsky, Wildlife Works
Crafting the Perfect Pitch
1:30 – 2:30, Seminar Room
Come prepared to present--you will get a critique on the spot, with tips to help you prepare for a week filled with opportunities to deliver a concise and compelling project pitch. Don’t squander a critical minute in the food line when you let a commissioner cut in front of you!
Carol Fleisher (Session Producer & Moderator), Fleisherfilm
Lucinda Axelsson, BBC
Sabine Holzer, Terra Mater Factual Studios
Emre Izat, Off the Fence Productions
Jared Lipworth, National Geographic Studios
4K On the Bench with RED
1:30 – 2:30 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to meet your specific production needs. Experts from RED offer an exclusive hour for testing and pre-pro.
Reports from the Field
3:00 – 4:00, Explorer Room
Some of the innovative approaches, success stories, challenges and lessons learned from those at the forefront of nature and conservation. Presenters have 8 minutes to share compelling new stories, discoveries, and big ideas that the world needs to hear.
Maryanne Culpepper (Session Producer & Moderator), Graffiti Works, Inc.
Pete Coppolillo, Working Dogs for Conservation
Jeff Flocken, International Fund for Animal Welfare
Liz Gibbs, Ravio
Marc Goss, Mara Elephant Project
Dereck Joubert, Rhino Rescue Project
Re-imagining Indie Funding & Distribution
3:00 – 4:00, Seminar Room
The internet has irrevocably changed media underwriting, distribution and consumption! From crowd-sourced funding to highly curated niche “channels” for specifically targeted interest groups, and the proliferation of SVOD, traditional business models for nat-history and science programming have been upended.
Gianna Savoie (Moderator), Ocean Media Institute
Jorge Franzini, CuriosityStream
Suzanne Harle, Green Planet Films
Kathryn Pasternak, Pasternak Media, LLC
Louie Schwartzberg, Moving Art
4K On the Bench with Panasonic
3:00 – 4:00 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to meet your specific production needs. Experts from Panasonic offer an exclusive hour for testing and pre-pro.
Steve Mahrer
JHWFF Official Festival Welcome
Natural History Media & Conservation Today
4:30 – 6:00, Explorer Room
Losing species at five times the rate ever known in history, we are on the verge of the planet’s sixth mass extinction. In an era where media is more accessible, immediate and personal than ever before, what are we actually doing to make a discernible impact on culture, consumer behavior and—perhaps—the fate of our planet?
Michael Rosenfeld (Moderator), JHWFF Board Chair
Dave Allen, Passion Pictures
Peter Knights, WildAid
Carole Tomko, Vulcan, Inc.
Ellen Windemuth, Off the Fence Productions
Welcome Reception on the Sunset Terrace
6:00 – 7:30, sponsored By Panasonic
When the opening day sessions conclude, the fun kicks up a notch. Join our host, Panasonic, for a Teton sunset and toast to the best Festival yet, with an open bar, delicious appetizers and a welcome opportunity to greet old friends and meet a few new ones!
Working Dogs for Conservation Demonstration
6:00 - 7:30, on the lawn below the Sunset Terrace during happy hour
Conservation Detection Dogs are key players in stopping Ivory trafficking and the illegal wildlife trade. Pepin, a 9-year old Belgian Malinois and one of the world's most experienced conservation dogs, will demonstrate ivory detection. He will be handled by Working Dogs for Conservation Founder and Director of Research, Dr. Megan Parker. WD4C's Executive Director, Dr. Pete Coppolillo, will also be on hand to answer questions and explain the process and how dogs like Pepin are changing the world of conservation.
PREMIERE SCREENING EVENT:
NATURE: Soul of the Elephant, Airing nationally on PBS in October, 2015
7:30 – 9:00, Explorer Room
Ironically, every dead elephant with its ivory intact is a reason to celebrate. It means an elephant died of natural causes, not bullets, snares or poison, and that soul was allowed to be celebrated and mourned by its herd. Award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert start with the remains of two bull elephants and through a series of key flashbacks, look at the lives they would have led, the dramas they may have seen, their great migrations for water with their families, and their encounters with lions and hyenas. This film, shot over two years, is an intimate look at elephants through the lens of two great visual storytellers of the natural history genre.
Janet Hess, THIRTEEN/WNET
Beverly Joubert, Wildlife Films
Dereck Joubert, Wildlife Films
TUESDAY, September 29
Morning Yoga with YogaToday
7:00 - 8:00, Trappers Lounge
Relaxing morning yoga with a beautiful Tetons view! Mats, blocks and straps will be provided, and an instructor will be on hand to adjust during the yogatoday.com classes that will be shown on screen.
Mentor/Newcomer Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30, Explorer Room
sponsored by DisneyNature
Seasoned industry veterans join emerging filmmakers for frank roundtable conversations and a chance to strategize for a week of networking and engagement! If you have signed on to be a mentor or mentee for more extended involvement, this will be your official first meet-up.
The Art and Science of Effective Storytelling
9:00 – 10:00 Explorer Room
It doesn’t matter if you are revealing the wonder of science, advocating for wildlife conservation or weaving a cinematic dream – nuances in how you tell the story can transform its impact on your audience. Dan Kahan heads Yale’s Evidence-Based Science Communications Initiative, and his data have riveted the attention of science media purveyors of all genres.
Katie Carpenter (Moderator/Session Producer), Everwild Media & Yale University
Dan Kahan, Yale University
Jody Gottlieb, Vulcan Productions
Laurie David, Author & Producer
Carl Safina, The Safina Center at Stony Brook University
Cameras, Lenses, Mounts & Drones
9:00 – 1:00, Trappers Lounge & Terrace
Many broadcasters and streaming platforms already require 4K video delivery and the subtle differences between the tools available to filmmakers can make a big impact on which is most appropriate for YOUR requirements. With frame rates up to 360 fps, 2/3” bodies, fabulous lenses and a stunning array of mounts and ROVS, wildlife imaging is reaching a whole new level of brilliance! A hands-on examination of the newest cameras in action.
Micro-Movies, Maxi-Impact
9:00 – 10:00, Seminar Room
Here is a look at some of the most effective short-form storytelling out there. Shared via social media, the potential reach and impact is huge. Learn how to amplify your content strategy in our incredibly “noisy” digital world. Session Producer: Neil Losin.
Nate Dappen (Moderator), Day's Edge Productions
Craig Rosa, KQED
Louie Schwartzberg, Moving Art
Jo Sermon, BBC Earth
Liz Smith, Conservation Media Group
From the Commissioners: Here’s What we REALLY want…Honest!
10:00 – 5:00, Antelope 1 (see grid for detailed schedule)
You heard the overview on what is trending, and where key commissioners seem to be going. Now spend 30 minutes of “quality time” to learn where their specific programming priorities lie so you can fine-tune the project you want them to love. Sage advice from those who sell: know your buyer!
10:00 - 10:30 Lynn Hirshfield, Participant Media
11:30 - 12:00 Jöern Röever, NDR
12:00 - 12:30 Jorge Franzini, Curiosity.stream
12:30 - 1:00 Tetsunori Kikuchi, NHK
1:00 - 1:30 Animal Planet
2:30 - 3:00 Liz Brach, Discovery Networks International
3:00 - 3:30 John Bredar, WGBH
4:00 - 4:30 Andrew Solomon, ORF/Universum
TRENDING…From Short-shorts to New Chip!
10:30 – 11:30, Seminar Room
What’s the latest hot programming trend, and what has already lost its steam? From the proliferation of short-form to the reinvigorated blue-chip program, personal narrative and the ubiquitous “character-driven” program, Industry visionaries discuss where they see the market heading, and how to stay at the front end of the latest programming wave.
Lynn Hirshfield (Moderator), Participant Media
Anthony Geffen, Atlantic Productions
Walter Koehler, Terra Mater Factual Studios
Laura Marshall, Icon Films
Brooke Runnette, National Geographic Studios
The Elephant in the Room: Projects in the Pipeline
10:30 – 11:30, Explorer Room
A showcase of some of the pachyderm projects in the current production pipeline, with discussion about stories still needing to be told.
Ellen Windemuth (Moderator), Off the Fence Productions
Allison Argo, The Story of Dau
Vicky Stone & Mark Deeble, DeebleStone Productions
Kate Brooks, The Last Animals
Hilary Sparrow, Vulcan Productions
Kristin Bauer, Out of Africa
WORKING LUNCH
Linking Arms for Elephants
(sponsored by National Geographic Society)
11:30 – 1:15, Explorer Room and Delegate Lounge
This is final of three lunch sessions designed to lay the groundwork and frame out collaborations that will drive a greater impact than our individual efforts. The first two sessions were designed to reach a consensus around the ideas and strategies with the potential to move the needle on elephant conservation. This is the time to make commitments. What can you and your organization commit that can make a difference? We will walk away from this session with a list of to-dos and deliverables that will connect and amplify our efforts to protect elephant populations
4K On the Bench with Sony
1:30 – 2:30 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to your specific production needs. Experts from Sony offer an exclusive hour for testing and pre-pro.
KEYNOTE: A Conversation with Cynthia Moss & Joyce Poole
sponsored by Terra Mater Factual Studios
1:30 – 2:30, Explorer Room
Author and biologist Carl Safina interviews this year’s Outstanding Achievement Award-winners for an hour of scientific revelation and a lifetime of insight from two of the world’s foremost elephant experts and ardent advocates.
Carl Safina, The Safina Center at Stonybrook University
Cynthia Moss, Amboseli Trust for Elephants
Joyce Poole, ElephantVoices
The Metrics of IMPACT
1:30 – 2:30, Seminar Room
While numbers of downloads, eyeballs on screens and bodies in seats measure reach, they fail to capture the information we really want: what difference did you make? Media that matters is media that catalyzes action. This session examines what it takes to leverage media into on-the-ground impact with a look at how that can be quantified.
Jon Bardin (Moderator), Discovery
Jeanne Braha, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Cara Shousterman, Harmony Institute Harmony Institute
Anne Zeiser, Azure Media
Reports from the Field: The Idea Salon
3:00 – 4:00, Explorer Room
Some of the innovative approaches, success stories, challenges and lessons learned from those at the forefront of science, technology and conservation. Presenters have 8 minutes to share compelling new stories, discoveries, and big ideas that the world needs to hear.
Bob Hirshon (Producer & Moderator), AAAS
Thure Cerling, IsoForensics
Caitlin O’Connell, Utopia Scientific
Louie Schwartzberg, Moving Art
Sam Wasser, Center for Conservation Biology, Univ. of Washington
4K On the Bench with ARRI
3:00 – 4:00 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to your specific production needs. Experts from ARRI offer an exclusive hour for testing their 4K UHD and 4K Cine cameras.
BLUE SKY: The Business of Virtual Reality
3:00 – 4:00, Seminar Room
VR might be a great new toy to play with, but how do you pay for it, let alone make a profit? And what do future business models look like? Hear how producers are covering their budgets, and how some early adapters are already embracing this bold new world.
Producer: Lisa Truitt
Marc Dragun (Moderator), Dolby
Stephen Fromkin, 360 Heros
Blake Mycoskie, TOMS
Miles Perkins, Jaunt
Barry Pousman, Discovery Digital Networks
Media 101 for Scientists and NGOs
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00, Moose 2 Workshop Room
Whether you’re a scientist keen on public outreach, a small NGO considering a foray into video advocacy, or an international NGO with big communication goals, creative short films can help you reach your audience. In this workshop, we’ll help scientists, NGOs, and independent media producers tackle that all-important question – how do you work together to get the message out?
Nathan Dappen, Day's Edge Productions
Neil Losin, Day's Edge Productions
Gorongosa Park: A Case Study
4:30 – 5:30, Explorer Room
This visionary restoration of this war-torn national park is a multi-disciplinary effort combining conservation science in the ecosystem--with health, education and sustainable agriculture in the traditional communities around Gorongosa--to create a new model of integrated conservation and development. Participate in a discussion ten years into the 20-year public private/partnership to restore and manage Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique
Bill Gardner (Moderator), PBS
Greg Carr, Gorongosa Restoration Project
Dennis Liu, HHMI/Tangled Bank Studios
Bob Poole, Poole Films
Joyce Poole, ElephantVoices
360 Degree Storytelling
4:30 – 5:30, Seminar Room
How do you tell a great story when your “screen” is 360 degrees in every direction? Virtual Experience storytelling requires an understanding of physics as well as an ability to craft a cohesive and creative nonlinear storyline. The veterans on this panel have already achieved what most of us are just imagining! Join them to explore the challenges and promise of creating impactful, engaging Virtual Experience (aka VR) content.
Lisa Truitt (Session Producer & Moderator), SPE Partners
Anthony Geffen, Atlantic Productions
Alex Lindsay, Pixel Corps
Clif Plumer, Jaunt
DJ Roller, NextVR
Neville Spiteri, WeVR
Refah Mahmoud, DRYFT Digital
4K On the Bench with Canon
4:30 – 5:30 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to your specific production needs. Experts from Canon offer an exclusive hour for testing
Happy Happy Joy Joy!
5:30 – 7:00, Grand Lobby and Sunset Terrace
Sponsored by PBS
Celebrating a year of unprecedented milestones, join PBS for a Networking Happy Hour and more! Elephant Summit delegates can debrief, and Preliminary Judges are invited to a special meet and greet in the Blue Heron Lounge to compare notes from the 2015 Judging experience.
SUMMIT WRAP UP: Now What?
7:00 – 7:30, Explorer Room
An incisive recap of the dialogue and outcomes following three intense days of collaboration and exchange: what was actually accomplished at this year’s Elephant Conservation Summit?
Natalie Cash, 96 Elephants/WCS
M. Sanjayan, Conservation International
Carole Tomko, Vulcan, Inc.
KEYNOTE: A Conversation with Edward O. Wilson
Sponsored by HHMI/Tangled Bank Studios
7:30 – 9:00, Explorer Room
Prepare to be inspired by an unforgettable evening of insight, humor and common sense. M. Sanjayan interviews E.O. Wilson, the most revered biologist of our age.
M. Sanjayan, Conservation International
Edward O. Wilson, EO Wilson Foundation
Wyoming Stargazing
8:30pm - 10:30pm, Terrace
Join Wyoming Stargazing and its Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Samuel Singer, for an extraordinary night of exploring the heavens. Wyoming Stargazing, a Jackson based nonprofit organization, is dedicated to inspiring and educating our community through Wyoming's extraordinary skies. Their vision is to establish an observatory and planetarium in Jackson Hole. During the stargazing program you'll have the opportunity to look through Wyoming Stargazing's enormous telescope at the Moon, planets, binary star systems, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. You'll also have the chance to play around on an iPad with the Starwalk app while others are peering through the telescope. Samuel will answer all the questions you've ever had about the Universe.
7:00 - 8:00, Trappers Lounge
Relaxing morning yoga with a beautiful Tetons view! Mats, blocks and straps will be provided, and an instructor will be on hand to adjust during the yogatoday.com classes that will be shown on screen.
Mentor/Newcomer Breakfast
7:30 – 8:30, Explorer Room
sponsored by DisneyNature
Seasoned industry veterans join emerging filmmakers for frank roundtable conversations and a chance to strategize for a week of networking and engagement! If you have signed on to be a mentor or mentee for more extended involvement, this will be your official first meet-up.
The Art and Science of Effective Storytelling
9:00 – 10:00 Explorer Room
It doesn’t matter if you are revealing the wonder of science, advocating for wildlife conservation or weaving a cinematic dream – nuances in how you tell the story can transform its impact on your audience. Dan Kahan heads Yale’s Evidence-Based Science Communications Initiative, and his data have riveted the attention of science media purveyors of all genres.
Katie Carpenter (Moderator/Session Producer), Everwild Media & Yale University
Dan Kahan, Yale University
Jody Gottlieb, Vulcan Productions
Laurie David, Author & Producer
Carl Safina, The Safina Center at Stony Brook University
Cameras, Lenses, Mounts & Drones
9:00 – 1:00, Trappers Lounge & Terrace
Many broadcasters and streaming platforms already require 4K video delivery and the subtle differences between the tools available to filmmakers can make a big impact on which is most appropriate for YOUR requirements. With frame rates up to 360 fps, 2/3” bodies, fabulous lenses and a stunning array of mounts and ROVS, wildlife imaging is reaching a whole new level of brilliance! A hands-on examination of the newest cameras in action.
Micro-Movies, Maxi-Impact
9:00 – 10:00, Seminar Room
Here is a look at some of the most effective short-form storytelling out there. Shared via social media, the potential reach and impact is huge. Learn how to amplify your content strategy in our incredibly “noisy” digital world. Session Producer: Neil Losin.
Nate Dappen (Moderator), Day's Edge Productions
Craig Rosa, KQED
Louie Schwartzberg, Moving Art
Jo Sermon, BBC Earth
Liz Smith, Conservation Media Group
From the Commissioners: Here’s What we REALLY want…Honest!
10:00 – 5:00, Antelope 1 (see grid for detailed schedule)
You heard the overview on what is trending, and where key commissioners seem to be going. Now spend 30 minutes of “quality time” to learn where their specific programming priorities lie so you can fine-tune the project you want them to love. Sage advice from those who sell: know your buyer!
10:00 - 10:30 Lynn Hirshfield, Participant Media
11:30 - 12:00 Jöern Röever, NDR
12:00 - 12:30 Jorge Franzini, Curiosity.stream
12:30 - 1:00 Tetsunori Kikuchi, NHK
1:00 - 1:30 Animal Planet
2:30 - 3:00 Liz Brach, Discovery Networks International
3:00 - 3:30 John Bredar, WGBH
4:00 - 4:30 Andrew Solomon, ORF/Universum
TRENDING…From Short-shorts to New Chip!
10:30 – 11:30, Seminar Room
What’s the latest hot programming trend, and what has already lost its steam? From the proliferation of short-form to the reinvigorated blue-chip program, personal narrative and the ubiquitous “character-driven” program, Industry visionaries discuss where they see the market heading, and how to stay at the front end of the latest programming wave.
Lynn Hirshfield (Moderator), Participant Media
Anthony Geffen, Atlantic Productions
Walter Koehler, Terra Mater Factual Studios
Laura Marshall, Icon Films
Brooke Runnette, National Geographic Studios
The Elephant in the Room: Projects in the Pipeline
10:30 – 11:30, Explorer Room
A showcase of some of the pachyderm projects in the current production pipeline, with discussion about stories still needing to be told.
Ellen Windemuth (Moderator), Off the Fence Productions
Allison Argo, The Story of Dau
Vicky Stone & Mark Deeble, DeebleStone Productions
Kate Brooks, The Last Animals
Hilary Sparrow, Vulcan Productions
Kristin Bauer, Out of Africa
WORKING LUNCH
Linking Arms for Elephants
(sponsored by National Geographic Society)
11:30 – 1:15, Explorer Room and Delegate Lounge
This is final of three lunch sessions designed to lay the groundwork and frame out collaborations that will drive a greater impact than our individual efforts. The first two sessions were designed to reach a consensus around the ideas and strategies with the potential to move the needle on elephant conservation. This is the time to make commitments. What can you and your organization commit that can make a difference? We will walk away from this session with a list of to-dos and deliverables that will connect and amplify our efforts to protect elephant populations
4K On the Bench with Sony
1:30 – 2:30 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to your specific production needs. Experts from Sony offer an exclusive hour for testing and pre-pro.
KEYNOTE: A Conversation with Cynthia Moss & Joyce Poole
sponsored by Terra Mater Factual Studios
1:30 – 2:30, Explorer Room
Author and biologist Carl Safina interviews this year’s Outstanding Achievement Award-winners for an hour of scientific revelation and a lifetime of insight from two of the world’s foremost elephant experts and ardent advocates.
Carl Safina, The Safina Center at Stonybrook University
Cynthia Moss, Amboseli Trust for Elephants
Joyce Poole, ElephantVoices
The Metrics of IMPACT
1:30 – 2:30, Seminar Room
While numbers of downloads, eyeballs on screens and bodies in seats measure reach, they fail to capture the information we really want: what difference did you make? Media that matters is media that catalyzes action. This session examines what it takes to leverage media into on-the-ground impact with a look at how that can be quantified.
Jon Bardin (Moderator), Discovery
Jeanne Braha, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Cara Shousterman, Harmony Institute Harmony Institute
Anne Zeiser, Azure Media
Reports from the Field: The Idea Salon
3:00 – 4:00, Explorer Room
Some of the innovative approaches, success stories, challenges and lessons learned from those at the forefront of science, technology and conservation. Presenters have 8 minutes to share compelling new stories, discoveries, and big ideas that the world needs to hear.
Bob Hirshon (Producer & Moderator), AAAS
Thure Cerling, IsoForensics
Caitlin O’Connell, Utopia Scientific
Louie Schwartzberg, Moving Art
Sam Wasser, Center for Conservation Biology, Univ. of Washington
4K On the Bench with ARRI
3:00 – 4:00 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to your specific production needs. Experts from ARRI offer an exclusive hour for testing their 4K UHD and 4K Cine cameras.
BLUE SKY: The Business of Virtual Reality
3:00 – 4:00, Seminar Room
VR might be a great new toy to play with, but how do you pay for it, let alone make a profit? And what do future business models look like? Hear how producers are covering their budgets, and how some early adapters are already embracing this bold new world.
Producer: Lisa Truitt
Marc Dragun (Moderator), Dolby
Stephen Fromkin, 360 Heros
Blake Mycoskie, TOMS
Miles Perkins, Jaunt
Barry Pousman, Discovery Digital Networks
Media 101 for Scientists and NGOs
Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00, Moose 2 Workshop Room
Whether you’re a scientist keen on public outreach, a small NGO considering a foray into video advocacy, or an international NGO with big communication goals, creative short films can help you reach your audience. In this workshop, we’ll help scientists, NGOs, and independent media producers tackle that all-important question – how do you work together to get the message out?
Nathan Dappen, Day's Edge Productions
Neil Losin, Day's Edge Productions
Gorongosa Park: A Case Study
4:30 – 5:30, Explorer Room
This visionary restoration of this war-torn national park is a multi-disciplinary effort combining conservation science in the ecosystem--with health, education and sustainable agriculture in the traditional communities around Gorongosa--to create a new model of integrated conservation and development. Participate in a discussion ten years into the 20-year public private/partnership to restore and manage Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique
Bill Gardner (Moderator), PBS
Greg Carr, Gorongosa Restoration Project
Dennis Liu, HHMI/Tangled Bank Studios
Bob Poole, Poole Films
Joyce Poole, ElephantVoices
360 Degree Storytelling
4:30 – 5:30, Seminar Room
How do you tell a great story when your “screen” is 360 degrees in every direction? Virtual Experience storytelling requires an understanding of physics as well as an ability to craft a cohesive and creative nonlinear storyline. The veterans on this panel have already achieved what most of us are just imagining! Join them to explore the challenges and promise of creating impactful, engaging Virtual Experience (aka VR) content.
Lisa Truitt (Session Producer & Moderator), SPE Partners
Anthony Geffen, Atlantic Productions
Alex Lindsay, Pixel Corps
Clif Plumer, Jaunt
DJ Roller, NextVR
Neville Spiteri, WeVR
Refah Mahmoud, DRYFT Digital
4K On the Bench with Canon
4:30 – 5:30 Trappers Lounge & Terrace
From pre-production testing at the bench and into the field for hands-on shooting, to the final on-screen evidence, you have the chance to field test every major 4K camera to see which one delivers best to your specific production needs. Experts from Canon offer an exclusive hour for testing
Happy Happy Joy Joy!
5:30 – 7:00, Grand Lobby and Sunset Terrace
Sponsored by PBS
Celebrating a year of unprecedented milestones, join PBS for a Networking Happy Hour and more! Elephant Summit delegates can debrief, and Preliminary Judges are invited to a special meet and greet in the Blue Heron Lounge to compare notes from the 2015 Judging experience.
SUMMIT WRAP UP: Now What?
7:00 – 7:30, Explorer Room
An incisive recap of the dialogue and outcomes following three intense days of collaboration and exchange: what was actually accomplished at this year’s Elephant Conservation Summit?
Natalie Cash, 96 Elephants/WCS
M. Sanjayan, Conservation International
Carole Tomko, Vulcan, Inc.
KEYNOTE: A Conversation with Edward O. Wilson
Sponsored by HHMI/Tangled Bank Studios
7:30 – 9:00, Explorer Room
Prepare to be inspired by an unforgettable evening of insight, humor and common sense. M. Sanjayan interviews E.O. Wilson, the most revered biologist of our age.
M. Sanjayan, Conservation International
Edward O. Wilson, EO Wilson Foundation
Wyoming Stargazing
8:30pm - 10:30pm, Terrace
Join Wyoming Stargazing and its Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Samuel Singer, for an extraordinary night of exploring the heavens. Wyoming Stargazing, a Jackson based nonprofit organization, is dedicated to inspiring and educating our community through Wyoming's extraordinary skies. Their vision is to establish an observatory and planetarium in Jackson Hole. During the stargazing program you'll have the opportunity to look through Wyoming Stargazing's enormous telescope at the Moon, planets, binary star systems, star clusters, nebulae and galaxies. You'll also have the chance to play around on an iPad with the Starwalk app while others are peering through the telescope. Samuel will answer all the questions you've ever had about the Universe.
WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, September 30 - October 2
Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival Programming
Stop the KillingFrom high tech drones and GPS enabled aerial surveillance to conservation dogs on the ground, cutting edge anti-poaching techniques will be explored along with tried and true grass roots efforts on the ground, including anti- poaching patrols, and Para-military efforts and citizen engagement. A special focus will be given to innovative projects empowering local communities through positive media messaging and viable incentives and alternatives to enhance the quality of life and economic sustainability and promote resource stewardship and conservation.
Stop the DemandDemand for ivory products is driven largely by the Asian consumer market and a long-standing perception that ivory is a symbol of prestige and wisdom. The USA is second only to China in the importation of ivory products for sale in the form of figurines and jewelry. A recent step has been taken by the Chinese government, in pledging to end the ivory trade through enforced legislation and laws regarding the purchase of ivory products, while the USA continues looking at closing the loopholes and curbing the ivory importation. Authorities from the field share their expertise as we look at options and solutions in the worldwide market, to curb the demand for blood ivory.
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Stop the TraffickingExamining the international laws, boycotts and legislation, speakers and panel discussions will connect the thread of the trade – from range to port to buyer – through activation of local communities, continuing education and pressure on governmental bodies, and through the utilization of positive media messaging created with respect to the local communities and countries in question, in order to get the most positive results.
Empower African CommunitiesFresh and new ideas will be presented by emerging leaders from a variety of disciplines (including conservation, media, education, government, business/innovation, community engagement) as we explore ways to empower local communities to implement local solutions.
Other important issues to be discussed throughout the Summit include the human/elephant interface, shrinking habitat and migration corridors, new science, stories of hope and innovation, and the essential role media can play in the fight to save the world’s last remaining elephants. |
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