Jackson Hole Film Festival 2008

The filmmaker will be in attendance for a Q&A The epic story of Africa's most grueling mountain race and the local athletes who risk all for glory.

Two friends share a bond that even death can't break.

The filmmaker will be in attendance for a Q&A WAR CHILD chronicles the tumultuous, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful life of Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier of Sudan's brutal civil war and emerging international hip-hop star with a message of peace for his war-torn land and his beloved Africa. Jal's life story, in many ways, mirrors his homeland: tragedy and terror mingling with hope and restoration. Jal's life and music, Sudan's modern history, and the African predicament will intertwine in this gripping story that will both haunt and inspire viewers who scarcely understand the conflicts and tragedies roiling Africa.

The filmmaker will be in attendance for a Q&A Join Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, Gerry Lopez and Rob Machado along with Chris, Keith and Dan Malloy as they venture into the heart of Indonesia into a hidden paradise of colossal barrels and perfect waves. Water Man takes you on an intimate boat trip with some of the most influential surfers of our time as they body surf, paddle surf, hydrofoil, and tow surf in the Indian Ocean. Venture beyond the shallows of the surf culture, into a deeper shade of blue.

WHEN I GROW UP juxtaposes the boundless ambition of youthful expectations with the unpredictable, and sometimes tragic realities we end up living. An international team of 12 artists each bring their unique visions to a series of interviews with children and elders.

The filmmaker will be in attendance for a Q&A Set in a remote town in Northern Zambia, Where the Water Meets the Sky tells the story of twenty-three women who are given a unique opportunity: to make a film as a way to speak out about their lives and challenge the local traditions which have until now, kept them silent. Uplifting and poignant, it is the story of this unforgettable group of women who find the courage to change their lives, and the strength to help change their entire community.

A story which demonstrates the extremes Mothers would go to, in order to save their families – sometimes saving and losing them in the same act.

This program includes: The Wyoming Film Short Contest Winner Los Medicos The Bird Has Flown Teacup