This Wild Land

Add Poster
Image

Over the past 3 years, we have been developing a short documentary film centered around protecting the Boundary Waters. The film's focus is on the people who help spread appreciation for the land and carry on, in their own individual ways, the legacy of Sigurd Olson, a writer and conservationist who was responsible for the area's National Forest designation in 1978.

The goal of the film is to reiterate the importance of human interaction with nature and preserving the places on earth that still allow for it. Threats to the Boundary Waters have taken many forms over time, but the dedication to keeping them safe has endured.

Today, more than ever, we must realize what is at stake if we fail to protect these wild lands. We each carry our own ability to protect this place, just as Sig did. With enough understanding and enthusiasm to protect these lands, the generations to come will not hesitate in picking up right where Sig left off.

Brendan Harris

Director
John Mooty

Producer
Will Mooty

Producer
Zech Thormodsgaard

Producer
FranK Bolton

Producer
Matt Osterman

Producer
Brendan Harris

Producer
Brendan Harris

Writer
Frank Bolton

Writer
Vice President Walter Mondale

Key Cast

Project Type:

Documentary
Runtime:

14 minutes 20 seconds
Completion Date:

January 9, 2020
Production Budget:

10,000 USD
Country of Origin:

United States
Country of Filming:

United States
Language:

English
Shooting Format:

Digital, 16mm, RED
Film Color:

Color
First-time Filmmaker:

No
Student Project:

No

Best Shorts Competition

La Jolla
United States
December 19, 2019
Award of Distinction, Award of Excellence: Documentary Short, Award of Excellence: Nature / Environment / Wildlife