Jackson Hole International Film Festival Unveils First Wave of 2025 Films
Jackson, WY — The Jackson Hole International Film Festival (JHiFF) is gearing up for another inspiring year of storytelling, creativity, and cinematic discovery. Running Thursday, December 11, through Sunday, December 14, this year’s festival features a curated slate of feature films and shorts that celebrate adventure, artistry, and the full spectrum of the human experience.
The 2025 program brings together both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world, with additional titles to be announced in the coming weeks. Beyond screenings, festivalgoers can look forward to panel discussions, filmmaker Q&As, and evening gatherings that offer a deeper look into the craft—and community—of filmmaking.
For those looking to make the most of their festival experience, the Teton Festival Pass offers the highest value, flexibility, added benefits, and special screenings reserved just for passholders.
Featured Films
Inaccessible*
Short Film • 31 minutes
Directed by David Byars
Friday, December 12 • 12:00 PM • Caldera House, Teton Village
A veteran ski filmmaker turns his lens toward the complicated terrain of public land access. Following Griffin Post on an expedition into a divided landscape, Inaccessible digs into the boundaries—both physical and political—that separate millions of acres of public land from the people.
#Melissa*
Short Film • 11 minutes
Directed by Kayla Arend
Friday, December 12 • 12:00 PM • Caldera House, Teton Village
When a social-media influencer’s quest for the perfect #RealLife photo goes awry, she finds herself injured and alone in Grand Teton National Park. A sharp commentary on image culture and wilderness, #Melissa examines what happens when nature refuses to play along.
an ocean’s dream of itself: The Making of a World Premiere*
Short Film • 12 minutes
Directed by Tower 3 Productions and Grand Teton Music Festival
Friday, December 12 • 12:00 PM • Caldera House, Teton Village
Set against the natural rhythms of Teton Village, this film follows world-class musicians preparing for the premiere of Alex Turley’s the ocean’s dream of itself at the Grand Teton Music Festival. A week of creative momentum crescendos into a performance as timeless as the mountains themselves.
ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT
Documentary Feature • 88 minutes
Directed by Tony Benna
Friday, December 12 • 6:00 PM • Jackson Hole High School
After avoiding a routine colonoscopy, André receives a life-changing diagnosis—and responds with wit, curiosity, and irreverence. This unconventional documentary follows him as he tries to learn how to die with humor, honesty, and absolutely no filter.
Artists in Residence*
Documentary Feature • 93 minutes
Directed by Katie Jacobs
Saturday, December 13 • 12:00 PM • Caldera House, Teton Village
In the 1950s, three groundbreaking female artists from New York’s Bowery chose their craft over convention. Through interviews with the women and their adult children, the film unpacks their artistic evolution, personal sacrifices, and enduring legacy.
An Autumn Summer
Narrative Feature • 98 minutes
Directed by Jared Isaac
Saturday, December 13 • 3:00 PM • Jackson Hole High School
Kevin and Cody spend one final month together at their family’s lakeside retreat in Northern Michigan. Their last summer unfolds through peaceful days, adventurous nights, and the deep ache of knowing that adulthood is pulling them in different directions.
SWIFT. SILENT. DEEP.
Documentary Feature & Centerpiece Film • 83 minutes
Directed by Jon Klaczkiewicz
Saturday, December 13 • 6:00 PM • Jackson Hole High School
A gripping look at the origins of the Jackson Hole Air Force, SWIFT. SILENT. DEEP. chronicles the wild, rebellious beginnings of the modern American ski bum—and the mythology that surrounds one of North America’s most storied ski communities.
Charliebird
Narrative Feature • 98 minutes
Directed by Libby Ewing
Sunday, December 14 • 12:00 PM • National Museum of Wildlife Art
Music therapist Al (Samantha Smart) meets Charlie (Gabriela Ochoa Perez), a stubborn teenage patient with a hidden creative streak. As their lives become unexpectedly intertwined, the two form a bond that helps them navigate grief, identity, and the uncertain road ahead.
*Denotes screenings reserved for Teton Festival Passholders, with limited individual tickets potentially available.
Ticket Information
Individual Screening Tickets: $20–$50
Teton Festival Pass: $1,000
Access to all screenings, filmmaker conversations, and festival gatherings
Includes a tax-deductible donation supporting world-class film programming in Jackson Hole