Westward Wings: This short from the MPG Bitterroot Monarch study explores the Monarch Butterfly migration, especially in the state of Montana, and efforts to conserve both Monarchs, and the Milkweed that fuels their migration. Directed by Jordan Hoffmaster. Produced by Joseph Pontecorvo.

Son of Monarchs: After his grandmother’s death, a Mexican biologist living in New York returns to his hometown, nestled in the majestic monarch butterfly forests of Michoacán, for the first time in many years. The journey forces him to confront past traumas and reflect on his new hybrid identity, sparking a personal and spiritual metamorphosis. Directed by Alexis Gambis. Producers: Maria Altamirano and Abraham Dayan.

Both films are sponsored by the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium.