In 2006, I first encountered Grizzly 399 and her 3 cubs of the year, in Grand Teton National Park. Resident grizzly bears had been extirpated from the park for more than 50 years by mostly hunting and poaching. It was a great surprise for me to see 399 and her 3 cubs only 25 miles from my home. The following spring, she returned to the park and I spent a considerable amount of time documenting her family through my lens.
It brings me immense joy to share the premiere of the feature-length film chronicling her life at the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, titled “399: Queen of the Tetons”.
This project, in collaboration with Lucky 8, brings together years of my photography, video, writings by Todd Wilkinson, and interviews with passionate individuals including myself who share a deep affection for 399.
Please join me on opening night for the world premiere at the Wilma Theatre in Missoula, Montana at 7 pm on Friday, February 16th.
For more details on how to purchase tickets for the premiere or access the online streaming:
www.bigskyfilmfest.org/festival/films-2024-view/399_queen_of_the_tetons/