Wildlife Film Festival held in Jackson Hole in the fall of each odd-numbered year to encourage the production of natural history programming around the world. It is focused on film competition; cutting-edge equipment presentations; and an exceptional slate of seminars, panel discussions, and screenings. The Festival is attended by 6-700 hundred television and film professionals from more than 30 countries. Set against one of the most scenic natural settings in North America -- the Grand Teton mountain range and surrounding Jackson Hole valley -- the Festival and its majestic backdrop are both inspirational and enlightening. The Festival culminates each year with a gala Awards Ceremony and dinner where the best examples of the natural history filmmaking art are honored along with their producers. The honorees and their films represent a very select group, judged from over 600 film entries by a distinguished panel of industry experts