People & Wolves Award-Winning Best Documentary Short
Award-winning short film, People & Wolves: A Story of Coexistence #awardwinning #film #graywolves
This is a story of coexistence. For centuries, the Ojibwe have lived alongside their brother Ma’iingan, who we know in English as the wolf. In February 2021, a brutal assault, a hunt on their wolf relative, stirs emotion and grief for Ma’iingan as they know what happens to him will happen to them.
A Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin Film by Rachel Tilseth and edited by Justin Koehler.
Cast: Edith Leoso, Peter David, Marvin DeFoe, Michael Waasegiizhig Price, Patrick Durkin, Sandy Gokee, John Johnson Sr., and Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace.
Director/Producer; Rachel Tilseth, Manish Bhatt; co-producer, Writer; Rachel Tilseth, and Tyler Grape; Cameraman.
Poster Design; Ned Gannon
Featured song ” Don’t Know Why, But They Do” Words & Music by Joe De Benedetti & Noah Hill.
The fiscal Sponsor is Film North, Where tax-deductible donations can be made at https://filmnorth.org/fiscally-sponsored-projects/people-wolves-a-story-of-coexistence/
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Awards
Movie Play International Film Festival-Nominee
Royal Wolf Film Awards-Award Winner
Australia Independent Film Festival-Quarter-Finalist
Mindfield Film Festival • Albuquerque-Finalist
Critics’ Choice International Film Festival-Award Winner
Montreal Independent Film Festival-Award Winner
2024 ARFF Amsterdam // International Awards-Quarter-Finalist
Red Cedar Film Festival-Award Winner
36 Girona Film Festival Official Selection
More than a Wolf. A Short Film: Wolf 813
Wolves of Douglas County Wisconsin Films presents A Short film: Wolf 813. At approximately 02:00 AM on December 25, 2023, a retired DNR Conservation Warden and pro-wolf hunt advocate shot a wolf at his door. Ron Nordin, Jr., a Wildlife Technician for Red Cliff Tribe, got the news from the DNR after the holiday break that Wolf 813, a collard wolf he had been monitoring for over ten years, was killed. Ron and his wife Misty tell the story of the wolf they knew as Wolf 813, Matriarch of the Echo Valley Pack, and how her life and death impacted them as members of the Red Cliff Ojibwe Tribe. Wolf 813: More than just a wolf, a Short Film, Cast: Ron and Misty Nordin, Jr., Genevieve Adamski. Director and Producer Rachel Tilseth, Editor Justin Koehler, Camera Rachel Tilseth. Webcam footage of Wolf 813 provided by Red Cliff (Ojibwe) Treaty Natural Resources Department.
Review By Short Films Matter https://shortfilmsmatter.com/9066/more-than-a-wolf-wolf-813/
Rachel Tilseth‘s short documentary delves into the heartbreaking tragedy of a wild wolf’s death in Wisconsin, shedding light on a devastating event that strikes against the belief systems of many. With contributions from Ron Nordin Jr, Misty Nordin, and Genevieve Adamski of the Red Cliff Ojibwe Tribe, the film paints a poignant picture of loss and cultural conflict.
Despite its low budget, the film’s subject matter shines through, capturing the raw emotions of those affected by the wolf’s untimely demise. While the sound quality may not be top-tier, the clarity of the narrative remains intact, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the story.
The editing, though not extravagant, is executed with a respectable standard, ensuring that the focus remains on the gravity of the situation at hand. Through interviews and storytelling, the contributors effectively convey their knowledge and emotional depth, inviting viewers to empathize with their plight.
This tale is not only touching and upsetting but also serves as a powerful call to action, raising awareness about the cruelty of wildlife hunting. The documentary succeeds in highlighting the inherent value of these majestic creatures and the urgent need for conservation efforts.
In the end, the loss of this beautiful animal serves as a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between humans and nature, leaving a lasting impact on those who bear witness to its story. Tilseth’s film honores the memory of the fallen Wolf 813.
