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Florida Gone Wild – Tigers of the Sky
August 31, 2024 @ 6:33 pm – 6:51 pm EDT
This film screens as part of the special film program Florida Gone Wild which includes other films listed below.
We venture deep into the secret world of the Great Horned Owls and discover their majestic nature while experiencing the poetry in the trees.
Director/Writer/Producer/Cinematographer: Ian Edward Weir
Producer: Farnaz Khoshbakht
2024 | 18 mins | US | Color | Documentary, Environmental, Local Interest
The filmmaker is expected to be present at this screening for a post-film discussion.
Screening in Theater #1:
Other films in this program:
- Gopher Games
- River Obscura
About the Filmmaker
Ian is multi-talented filmmaker and has over a decade of experience producing environmental and social sustainability videos. Ian is an accomplished videographer, editor, musician, and sound designer. Ian has worked on feature documentaries, short films, music videos, public service announcements, promos and corporate videos.
Ian Edward Weir is currently a courteous faculty and post production specialist at The Florida State University College of Motion Picture and Recording Arts. Ian has been teaching documentary editing for the last 15 years and his student’s films have gone on to win student Emmys, Oscars and screen at The Cannes Film Festival. Ian really loves the process of teaching and collaborating with artists to help take their visions to the next level.
Ian has a passion for traveling to different biodiverse landscapes around the world and filming nature to help conservation efforts and celebrate the splendor of the natural world.
Ian also continues to work on his passion projects, all to the beat of his very own drum.
Director’s Statement
I love going out to St. Marks to enjoy its epic naturescapes and to film creatures of all shapes and sizes. After filming nature and wildlife for over 10 years I had never got a decent shot of a Great Horned Owl. So in March 2023 when I heard there was an owlet in the great Eagles nest down at St. Marks, I went down to get a shot. It was magic. I got the owlet in the nest and her mother was nearby. I enjoyed meeting all the regular photographers and passerbyers who were also excited to get a glimpse of the owls. After I got home and saw the footage, I got the bug. I was cursed. I needed to get more shots and had to see where the story went. That kept me going to St. Marks every chance I could get. Over 60 times in total over a year and a half. I could have never imagined what was revealed and now I will share my journey with you.