JACKSON, Wyo. — The inaugural Jackson Hole International Film Festival (JHIFF) was honored to host eight independent films at the National Museum of Wildlife Art this past weekend. A big thanks to everyone who attended.
JHIFF kicked off its festivities with an impromptu jam session on the tail end of the Jackson Hole Chamber Mixer hosted by the Virginian Lodge. Fair Weather welcomed our filmmakers: Finn Taylor, mandolin extraordinaire and director of our Closing Night Film, “Avenue of The Giants,” and Kayli Carter, actress in the opening night film, “I’ll Be Right There” on vocals.
JHIFF wishes to thank the Hamptons International Film Festival for collaborating and selecting an outstanding lineup of films. JHIFF offered sneak peeks at Oscar hopefuls and opportunities to meet the filmmakers.
“A Great Divide” – Jean Shim, Jeff Yang, Miya Cech
“I’ll Be Right There” – Brendan Walsh, Kayli Carter, Samantha Cocozza
“Trees & Other Entanglements” – Irene Taylor
“Society of the Snow” – J.A Bayona
“American Fiction” – Cord Jefferson, Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross
“The Taste of Things” – Tran Anh Hung, Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel
“They Called Him Mostly Harmless” – Patricia E. Gillespie, Ethan Goldman
“Avenue of the Giants” – Finn Taylor
JHIFF wants to thank its sponsors, who helped make this event happen: Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism, Rendezvous Mountain Rentals, Stio, Matarozzi & Pelsinger Builders and Wild Common Tequila.
This is the first of many festivals and year-round events to come. JHIFF’s mission is to educate, inspire and empower the community through world-class films and educational programs. Check out jhiff.org for more information on future events and film happenings.
