Volcan Mountain Foundation

As part of the 2nd Annual Julian Wild & Scenic Film Festival, the Volcan Mountain Foundation, will present local filmmaker, and producer of the highly-acclaimed 'The Wilds' series, Jim Karnik who will lead a wilderness filmmaking workshop.

Jim grew up in Southern California surrounded by grassy meadows, tree lined creeks and sage covered hills. This country setting instilled an interest and respect for nature that became stronger as development slowly destroyed the wild places he explored as a boy. His interest in photography, film and video was sparked while in high school. He was impressed with the power of film to stir emotion and thought. From then on he has focused his studies and work on the crafts of film, video, still photography and graphic design.

In 1987 he formed an independent video production company through which he has produced numerous films for corporate and non-profit organizations. Many of these programs air on cable, PBS and the internet. They are also used by schools, libraries and resource agencies. Most focus on conservation issues, rare habitats and endangered species with the goal of increasing awareness of the natural world around us.

Find out more about Jim, at www.Fieldnotes.com.  For more information on the workshop go to:  www.JulianFilmFestival.com