Sustainable Driftless, Inc. Films
The Driftless is a Majestic Place
Sustainable Driftless, Inc. reaches the hearts and minds of people, young and not-so-young, through the production of stunning science adventure documentary films taking you on a birds-eye view and deep into the hidden world of caves and underground streams.
Awards & Recognition for our films
Decoding the Driftless - earned more than 52 awards!
Decoding the Driftless, has been seen thousands of times around the globe through film festivals and screenings, online via Vimeo, or through PBS showings or purchase of our media.
Our cinematography has been described as "knocking your socks off!" Filmmakers the late George Howe, Tim Jacobson, and Producers Jonas Stenstrom, and Rob Nelson have achieved a winning formula for engaging viewers in the many secrets of the Driftless Region.
Spirit of the Driftless has already earned awards and has been selected for many film festivals.
Check out our Film Festival and Awards Page and enjoy our films!
Our Films
Sustainable Driftless, Inc.'s 2021 Regional EMMY AWARD-WINNING Science Adventure Documentary
Decoding the Driftless
A Film of Science Exploration and Adventure
Check out the trailer for Sustainable Driftless, Inc.'s feature-length documentary film, Decoding the Driftless, above. |
The film is a wild ride of adventure through the air, across rugged landscapes, on and under the water, through a secret underworld, and across time itself to explore and decipher ancient clues of archaeology, paleontology, geology, and biology of the Driftless Region, with its captivating scenic beauty.
Learn why this one region, in the heart of America, is the only “island driftless region” in the world.
Our Films
OUR NEWEST FILM--PREMIERED September 23, 2025
Spirit of the Driftless: Preserving Our Legacy
Premiered September 23, 2025 at Viterbo Fine Arts Center at 7 PM
Building upon the incredible success of Decoding the Driftless, this new documentary takes you on an immersive journey through the precious landscape of the region. Once again teamed with Untamed Science, the filmmakers explore the land spared from the crushing Ice Age glaciers while encouraging viewers to consider their role in preserving this unique landscape and culture.
Help Sustainable Driftless, Inc.'s Mission
Your support and contributions will help us:
- Provide resources to schools and libraries in the Driftless Region.
- Advocate for the conservation of this unique area.
- Support vibrant communities throughout the region.
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