Green Film Festival of San Francisco 2025

Green Shorts Program 2

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Frozen Frames: Murphy's Yellowstone
Photographer Tom Murphy has dedicated his life to speaking out for the wildlife of Yellowstone. In the dead of winter, Murphy treks deep into the Park to capture the lives and struggles of those who survive there. His remarkable photographs capture both the magnificence of Yellowstone and one man's tenacious dedication to protect what is still wild. LONGER SYNOPSIS Photographer Tom Murphy has dedicated his life to speaking out for the wildlife of Yellowstone. In the dead of winter, Murphy treks deep into the Park to document the lives and struggles of those who survive there. His remarkable photographs capture both the magnificence of Yellowstone and one man's tenacious dedication to protect what is still wild. As the only person known to have traversed the length of Yellowstone National Park solo in winter, Murphy is driven by curiosity and a yearning to experience nature in its raw form. He has experienced Yellowstone at its most brutal and beautiful moments. With a minimalist approach to gear, a keen sense of direction and a passion for wild places, Murphy takes us on a voyage that borders on the spiritual and asks each of us to consider the value of preserving the wild.
Ranger of the North
Inspired by his favorite novel, The Lord of the Rings, a retiring park ranger journeys into the Alaskan wilderness to search for hope in the face of climate change.
The Path of Puma-36
An adventurous young mountain lion’s treacherous odyssey through Northern California. Monitored with a tracking collar and trail cameras, P-36 travels over 1,400 miles in just 16 months, making his way through a dangerous mosaic of human-developed land and wild spaces as he searches to find a territory of his own.
Valley of Growth
Two women climbers, one a veteran and the other a novice, work together to reshape the climbing community in an ever evolving landscape. Within their individual journeys of personal growth, Kate Rutherford and Kiyomi James aim to close the divide between nature and humanity as they fall into their new roles of mentorship. Through their shared passions, they strive to redefine the limits of who truly belongs in Yosemite, one of the world’s most awe inspiring landmarks.
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Photographer Tom Murphy has dedicated his life to speaking out for the wildlife of Yellowstone. In the dead of winter, Murphy treks deep into the Park to document the lives and struggles of those who survive there. His remarkable photographs capture both the magnificence of Yellowstone and one man's tenacious dedication to protect what is still wild.

As the only person known to have traversed the length of Yellowstone National Park solo in winter, Murphy is driven by curiosity and a yearning to experience nature in its raw form. He has experienced Yellowstone at its most brutal and beautiful moments. With a minimalist approach to gear, a keen sense of direction and a passion for wild places, Murphy takes us on a voyage that borders on the spiritual and asks each of us to consider the value of preserving the wild.


Director Biography


Allison Argo’s films have won six national Emmys and over 80 awards internationally, including duPont Columbia, Genesis, Jackson Hole, Banff. She is known for her emotionally-charged and deeply personal films – in particular her intimate portraits of endangered and abused animals. The nearly two dozen films she’s produced, directed and written have all been broadcast by PBS and/or National Geographic and have reached audiences worldwide.

  • Year
    2024
  • Runtime
    27 minutes
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Allison Argo
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