There Is A Place On Earth - Film Screening, Panel Discussion and Reception

Join Wild About Music Foundation and the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) for an unforgettable evening exploring the role of artists in wilderness conservation.

There Is A Place On Earth is a feature-length documentary exploring the role of artists in wilderness conservation. Dutch filmmaker Ellen van den Honert takes you on a stunning and poetic journey from the breathtaking landscapes of Yellowstone to South Africa.

A musician and artist herself, Ellen asks why and how creative work can become a vital tool in wilderness conservation. Realizing that art can ignite our own emotional and intuitive connection to the wild, her curiosity takes us to meet other artists from diverse disciplines who are also inspired by nature and wildness in their work.

Following the screening, immerse yourself in an enlightening panel discussion that delves into the powerful connections between art and nature. Engage with distinguished speakers, including Dr. Jodi Hilty, president and chief scientist of Yellowstone to Yukon and filmmaker, Ellen van den Honert.

You’re invited to continue the conversation mingling with other like-minded people passionate about art and nature over drinks and bites. Don’t miss this captivating evening of film, conversation, and inspiration, highlighting the beautiful synergy between creativity and conservation.

Event Highlights:

• Film screening at the state-of-the-art David Brower Center's Goldman Theater
• In partnership with Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y)
• Q&A with Y2Y's president Jodi Hilty and Netherlands-based filmmaker Ellen van den Honert
• Post screening reception with wine and light bites

Early bird tickets are available through June 17th.

About the panelists

Ellen van den Honert holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam. She has worked internationally as a music teacher, project manager, and entrepreneur, while also managing a career as a songwriter and performing artist, successfully releasing the critical acclaimed albums, Breath of the Soul (2006), and Hummingville (2010). In 2015, Ellen established the Wild About Music Foundation dedicated to promoting the synergy of art and conservation. This led to the production of her first feature-length documentary, There Is A Place On Earth, exploring the role of artists in wilderness conservation on a beautiful and poetic journey around the world.

Dr. Jodi Hilty is the President and Chief Scientist at Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, with over 25 years of experience in large landscape conservation and ecological corridor research. She is a co-editor or lead author of four books, notably "Corridor Ecology: Linking Landscapes for Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Adaptation" (2019). Jodi is personally committed to promoting diversity in science and conservation, actively supporting and mentoring the next generation of leaders in these fields.

Bryant Austin is an American photographer known for his life-size portraits of whales, some measuring up to eight by thirty-six feet. These detailed works result from spending months at sea and capturing close encounters with whales using specialized underwater photography equipment. Austin's exhibitions in whaling countries like Norway and Japan have shown that a gentle and non-polarizing approach can foster positive change. His current focus is on the sun, its relationship to Earth, and how photons fall on our planet. Austin has been featured globally, with his current show at the Datz Museum of Art in Seoul. He was a 2019 SFMOMA SECA Award nominee. Born in Sacramento in 1969 and now residing in Carmel, CA, he has published two photography books, Beautiful Whale and sun, water, being.

Header photo credit: Wild About Music Foundation.