Death of a Forest

About

“Big Sky country, with its mountain wildflowers, crystal- clear trout waters, forested hills, and alpine wildlife
pastures is turning red. While much of the planet mops up from frequent storms and too much water, over the past few years the Rockies of North America are being invaded by warm winter-loving, tree killing mountain pine beetles. Millions of acres of trees have succumbed to this tiny but destructive insect and we don’t know if the dead forest landscape will ever regain its postcard beauty. Without cold winters, the beetles will continue their path of destruction. In addition, we are losing forests that otherwise provide a carbon sink for our production of greenhouse gases and in their death throes, they actually release carbon dioxide back into the atmosphere. Death Of A Forest documents a new reality for the high country, and all its citizens. This film was a Finalist at the prestigious Jackson Hole Film Festival which hosted the United Nations 'Year of the Forest' film festival.

Credits

Producer- Michael Pellegatti
Writer- Lance Schelvan
Original music- Stevan Tammearu
Narration- Margot Bingham
Cinematography and Editing- Michael Pellegatti
Studio Audio Recording - Stephan
Field Audio Recording - Michael Pellegatti
Post Production facility - Wild Visions, inc.

Technical Info

High Definition film