On January 12, 1995 wolves returned to Yellowstone, 50 years after their extirpation. Mollie Beattie, director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, carried the first Canadian born wolf into The Park’s experimental acclimation enclosure, Alpha Female Wolf No. 5. From that day forward, their lives would be forever connected. This is the true story of Mollie’s Pack. Director Thomas Winston will join us after the film for a special Q+A
Free Musical Documentary Screening at Liberty Theater
The Liberty Theater will be screening two documentaries shot in the building! John Marsh and Kelly Curtis, of Liberty Films, put together 2 amazing documentaries after filming events at the Liberty. The first event filmed took place on July 18th, 2024, as part of Liberty’s first concert series, “Rock the Liberty.” The Sheep Bridge Jumpers and Izzy Taylor were among the first bands to grace the stage after reopening. The second event filmed was the 5B Battle of the Bands, which took place November 14-16. John captured each band during their soundcheck and performance to obtain a well-rounded, behind-the-scenes look into the event.
Home Alone
When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O’Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish to have no family has come true. But his excitement sours when he realizes that two con men (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) plan to rob the McCallister residence, and that he alone must protect the family home.
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house decorations. However, things go awry quickly. His hick cousin, Eddie (Randy Quaid), and his family show up unplanned and start living in their camper on the Griswold property. Even worse, Clark’s employers renege on the holiday bonus he needs.
Brap Ski 4
Brap Ski 4 celebrates the 2 funnest sports on planet earth: brappin’ and skiin’ “Karl Fostvedt has been dropping “Brap Ski” films for almost half a decade. In that time, he’s come up with some down-right wild ideas. Last year, the crew skied through the Southern Utah desert, painting silky turns and finding airs amongst the red rock walls. This year, they (somehow) stepped it up by returning to old stomping grounds and finding new spots, too. Along with Thayne Rich, Addie and Toby Rafford, McRae Williams and more, Fostvedt cooked up a few of the best segments we’ve seen so far this fall. And yes, that includes the “Karl and Thayne throw tricks through actual fire” segment.” -Jordan Grant-Frenz (Freeskier)
IDAHO in the Movies – December
Are you ready to celebrate the start of the ski season with a rollicking musical romantic comedy that takes place in 1950s Sun Valley? Playboy bosses, matchmakers, handsome bandleaders, love triangles, a mid-night ski carnival and water spectacle, even a song about “choo choo chooing” to Idaho. Starring Esther Williams, Van Johnson, Red Skelton and Lena Horne, it’s all there for a good time. The free film showing will be held Thursday, December 19, 6:00-7:30 PM at Town Center West, 116 S River St. Rated TV-G. Visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org for the title “reveal”!
ENTER THE REEL ROCK UNIVERSE
A WORLD OF ADVENTURE AWAITS For two decades, Reel Rock has been sharing the biggest stories from the world of climbing, celebrating the human side behind the sport’s greatest adventures and achievements. This year, Reel Rock 19 brings a new selection of the best climbing films on tour worldwide. Founded in 2005 by Josh Lowell, Peter Mortimer, and Nick Rosen – creators of the iconic feature documentaries Valley Uprising, The Dawn Wall and The Alpinist – Reel Rock has grown into the premier global platform for award-winning climbing films.
IDAHO in the Movies – November
The Hailey Public Library celebrates Native American Heritage Month with an award winning coming-of-age comedy-drama recognized as the first feature-length film written, directed and produced by Native Americans. Filmed in part on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation in Idaho, the film follows two Indigenous youth on a road trip to recover the ashes of one boy’s adoptive father. Known for its mix of poignancy and off the wall humor, the film won the Sundance Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in 1998. Rated PG-13. Visit www.haileypubliclibrary.org to learn all the details, including the title!
SVFF MONTHLY MOVIE- UNSTOPPABLE
JOIN SVFF FOR A FIRST LOOK AT UNSTOPPABLE BEFORE IT HITS THEATERS IN DECEMBER Unstoppable is the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) who was born with one leg but whose indomitable spirit and unbreakable resolve empowered him to defy the odds and pursue his dreams. With the unwavering love and support of his devoted mother Judy (Jennifer Lopez) and the encouragement of his coaches, Anthony fights through adversity to earn a spot on the Arizona State Wrestling team. But it will demand everything he has, physically and mentally, to achieve his ultimate quest to become an NCAA Champion.
SVFF Winter Screening Series
Kick off the Holiday Season with SVFF and join us for award season contending films, signature Coffee Talks, and conversations. FILMS AND Q+As Three award season films followed by moderated conversations the filmmakers. See it here before award season voting begins and get a head start on the contenders. COFFEE TALKS Two SVFF’s signature events where industry insiders share their show business war stories with a moderator. The coffee is always on us! RECEPTIONS Join the conversations with the storytellers at our receptions and have a cocktail with us. For schedule of events, tickets and more information visit: www.sunvalleyfilmfestival.org/winter-screening-series-2024/