Alaska is home to the the world's most concentrated population of pilots. Taking to the air is part of our nature.
The Alaska Aerial Films Showcase (AAFS) is a celebration of filmmaking from the birds-eye view, hosted by Alaska Aerial Media. This inaugural aerial film showcase will be a part of the Anchorage Downtown Solstice Celebration, June 17, 2017, in Anchorage, Alaska, screening short films created from airplanes, drones, and other creative aerial measures.
Born out of passion for technology and desire to tell stories in a unique way, Alaska Aerial Media is Alaska’s premier aerial imaging company. The Alaska Aerial Media team has years of experience in unmanned flight operations and provides a wide range of cutting edge platforms, and by combining our tools and expertise we are able to elevate the value of every project we are a part of to new heights. The Alaska Aerial Films Showcase is no exception!
In partnership with the Anchorage International Film Festival, the selected films of the showcase will be screened again as an aerial showcase during the annual film festival, occurring December 1-10, 2017.
If you've been here before, you know Alaska's an intriguing place. About half of the population of Alaska lives in Anchorage (2013 population 300,950), a modern city with differing lifestyles and independent spirit. Situated between the striking Chugach Mountains and the stunning Cook Inlet, Anchorage is known for its outstanding natural beauty. The city is only a short drive away from glaciers, downhill ski resorts, and unparalleled cross-country skiing, hiking, and bike trails. Anchorage has a vibrant arts community, is home to two universities, and hosts the world-class Anchorage Museum. Anchorage is also a culturally and ethnically diverse city. In 2014, as many as 99 different languages were spoken by students enrolled in the Anchorage School District.
Aerial films selected for the Alaska Aerial Films Showcase for June 2017 will be official selections for the 2017 Anchorage International Film Festival, Dec 1-10, 2017.