🎬 Join Us for the Premiere of a Powerful New Conservation Film
Experience the world premiere screening of The Real Yellowstone — a groundbreaking documentary that challenges mainstream narratives and explores the real future of the American West.
Told through the voices of multigenerational ranchers, outfitters, and conservationists, this film reveals the complex relationship between rural families, public land, and the wildlife that surrounds them.
🎬 Join Us for the Premiere of a Powerful New Conservation Film
Experience the world premiere screening of The Real Yellowstone — a groundbreaking documentary that challenges mainstream narratives and explores the real future of the American West.
Told through the voices of multigenerational ranchers, outfitters, and conservationists, this film reveals the complex relationship between rural families, public land, and the wildlife that surrounds them.
This isn’t about parks or postcards. It’s about people. It’s about survival.
Event Details
Date
Friday, July 11, 2025
Time
Doors open 6:30 PM
VIP Cocktails 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Screening at 7:00 PM
Location
The Emmerson Theatre, Downtown Bozeman, MT
Runtime
87 minutes
Post-Screening Q&A with Filmmaker Tom Opre, Brian Yablonski, Trinity Vandenacre, plus more.Â
🎥 What You’ll Experience:
• First-ever showing of The Real Yellowstone on the big screen
• Meet the filmmaker and conservation leaders in attendance
• Opportunity to support Shepherds of Wildlife’s mission to amplify rural voices in conservation
• Exclusive early access to merchandise and signed film books
🧡 Why It Matters:
With 8.1 billion people on the planet, the future of wildlife depends on those who live closest to it. This film asks:
Can the next generation remain on the land—and thrive?
Join us at 5:30pm for a VIP cocktail event?
Join us at 5:30pm for a VIP cocktail event and meet the film director, plus get reserved seating and a copy of the film's theme song "The Land is Like a Lady." No host bar.
What Happens When Conversation Meets Conversation?
🍽️ An Intimate Evening with the Filmmaker
Join Tom Opre—filmmaker, photojournalist, and founder of the Shepherds of Wildlife Society—for an unforgettable evening of conversation, connection, and insight the night before the world premiere of The Real Yellowstone.
This private dinner will be held in one of Bozeman’s finest restaurants and is limited to just 10 guests. Over the course of an exceptional meal, you’ll have the rare opportunity to engage directly with Tom about the making of the film, the stories behind the camera, and the larger mission driving Shepherds of Wildlife.
From the political and cultural battles around conservation to the real people living on the front lines of the land, no topic is off the table. This is your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and connect with others who care deeply about the future of wildlife and rural communities.
Tickets are $500 per guest*
Includes full dinner, wine, and exclusive early insights into the global release and impact strategy of The Real Yellowstone.
*The Shepherds of Wildlife Society is a 501(c)3 educational organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.