UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us at screenings, festivals, and conservation events across North America. We look forward to sharing this story with you.
TBA
World Premiere Screening
To Be AnnouncedNew York, NY
The world premiere of Turtles of North America. Details to be announced. Sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know.
TBA
Conservation Benefit Screening
To Be AnnouncedWashington, D.C.
A special benefit screening in support of North American turtle conservation efforts. Proceeds will go directly to habitat restoration programs.
TBA
Film Festival Submission
Various FestivalsNationwide
Turtles of North America will be submitted to film festivals across the country. Follow us for updates on selections and screenings.
PAST EVENTS
May 17, 2025
Documentary Film: The Last Spotted Turtle of New England
Nantucket Atheneum — Great Hall1 India St, Nantucket, MA 02554
A documentary film by Ari Taub featuring the Nantucket Conservation Foundation's Vice President Karen Beattie, Wildlife Research Ecologist Danielle O'Dell, Herpetologist Dr. Mike Graziano, and Wildlife Ecologist Dr. Bob Cook. Free and open to the public. Q&A with filmmaker and guests followed the screening.
Event Details →May 20, 2025
The Last Spotted Turtles of New England — Film Screening + Q&A
EcoTarium222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01604
An evening celebrating one of New England's most elusive and endangered reptiles. After the screening, a live Q&A with Ari Taub and featured conservationists. $10 from each ticket supported the EcoTarium's Red-bellied Cooter Turtle Conservation Program.
Event Details →February 15, 2026
The Quiet Battle to Save the Blanding's Turtles of New York
SUNY PotsdamPotsdam, NY
Filmmaker Ari Taub's documentary featuring SUNY Potsdam faculty, students, and alumni, as part of the Turtles of North America film series. Covered by North Country Now.
Read the Article →2025
NYTTS Seminar — Trailer Premiere: The Quiet Battle to Save the Blanding's Turtle of New York
New York Turtle and Tortoise Society SeminarNew York, NY
World trailer premiere of Ari Taub's film, followed by a Q&A with Professor Glenn Johnson. Presented alongside talks by herpetologists Anthony Pierlioni and Dr. Michael P. Graziano.
View Seminar →2026
Kickstarter Campaign — Post-Production for Turtles of North America
Kickstarter
A crowdfunding campaign to support post-production for the Turtles of North America documentary film series.
View Campaign →For press inquiries, screening requests, or partnership opportunities, please contact us at [email protected]