Storytellers have a unique and important role to play in driving the culture change needed to increase our care and respect for the natural world and break down the systemic and individual barriers to outdoor access. To support the production and impact of outstanding short films on the theme of nature connection, The Redford Center and Mountainfilm are co-presenting a pitch event at the 2024 Telluride Mountainfilm Festival in partnership with IF/Then Shorts. 

All selected pitch films will receive substantial funding with a top prize of $25,000. Selected projects will also receive, impact and professional development training, as well as travel, accommodation and passes to attend the Mountainfilm Festival. 

Applications will be accepted through Feb. 5, 2024. Finalists will be notified by mid-March and will be invited to participate in the pitch event at Mountainfilm Festival from May 23–26.  

Filmmakers must be based in the U.S. For more information on eligibility, the application process, and the timeline, please visit The Redford Center’s website.

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