Out There: A National Parks Story
Feature Documentary | 75 mins

A young filmmaker sets out on a 10,000-mile exploration of the national parks with his childhood friend during the centennial year of the formation of the National Park Service. Along the way, the two record stories of the people that work in the parks and those that come to enjoy them, as part of the rich tapestry of the history of the park system emerges. They hear profound stories of people from all ages, walks of life, and cultures that come to the parks seeking tranquility, healing, motivation, and connection to the natural world. Between spectacular visuals of the parks and compelling interviews are colorful bits of old maps, posters, and travelogues. This stunning road trip is a tribute to the national parks and their history, and is also a recognition of the people that appreciate them and work to maintain their beauty.

Director: Brendan Hall

Co-Creator: Anthony Blake

Producers: Sandra Tan and Graham Raubvogel

| AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Florida Film Festival 2023 | JENNIFER SNYDER BRYCELAND AWARD Lighthouse International Film Festival 2023 | GRAND PRIZE San Antonio Film Festival 2023 |

| AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE Florida Film Festival 2023 | JENNIFER SNYDER BRYCELAND AWARD Lighthouse International Film Festival 2023 | GRAND PRIZE San Antonio Film Festival 2023 |

| EMERALD AWARD Coranado Island Film Festival 2023 | JURY AWARD FOR SPIRIT OF THE ENVIRONMENT San Francisco Green Film Festival 2023 | BEST CONSERVATION FILM AWARD Mystic Film Festival 2023 |

| EMERALD AWARD Coranado Island Film Festival 2023 | JURY AWARD FOR SPIRIT OF THE ENVIRONMENT San Francisco Green Film Festival 2023 | BEST CONSERVATION FILM AWARD Mystic Film Festival 2023 |

| RISING STAR AWARD Naples Film Festival 2023 | BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY Denali Film Festival 2023 | HONORABLE MENTION FOR BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY Nature Track Film Festival 2023 | BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Cinematography & Photography Awards (CAPA) 2023 |

| RISING STAR AWARD Naples Film Festival 2023 | BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY Denali Film Festival 2023 | HONORABLE MENTION FOR BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY Nature Track Film Festival 2023 | BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY Cinematography & Photography Awards (CAPA) 2023 |

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