As developers squeeze every ounce of profit they can out of the Florida landscape, animals like the gopher tortoise, and more than 365 creatures that rely on them, are being driven to extinction. There’s still time to save this species and ultimately ourselves.

Watch the film. Spread the word. Make the change.

BECOME A WHISTLEBLOWER

If you’re an employee within the FWC and have evidence of corruption, please consider taking this survey. It’s 100% anonymous and encrypted. The information shared will not go to authorities unless it’s completely void of anything that could identify you.

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A WHISTLEBLOWER

SUPPORT THE REFORM BILL

The FWC Reform Bill (HJR 1625) is already moving through the Florida Legislature! We need everyone to call their representative ASAP and tell them you want the bill passed. And the more people who call Rep. Botana, the better since he’s necessary to get a vote on the bill. Feel free to use and share these graphics below to help mobilize all Floridians!

SIGN THE PETITION

We’ve worked hard to draft a petition directed at the Florida Legislature pressuring them to enact reform for the FWC. With enough support, we can convince them to remove the conflicts of interest, require qualifications for commissioners, and enforce a code of ethics.

If we don’t fix the organization that we’ve entrusted the care of our natural resources, we will fail to protect this species, hundreds of others, and their habitats.

If you want to print this graphic as a flyer to post around your county, please email gophergamesfilm@gmail.com or right click, save as on the photo.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN THE PETITION

Upcoming Screenings

March 29th – Private screening in Ft. White, FL

March 30th – PREMIERE public screening at First Magnitude Brewing in Gainesville, FL

March 30th – Public screening at Crocodile Manor in Palm Bay, FL

April 10th – PREMIERE web release on YouTube for Florida Gopher Tortoise Day

April 10th – Public screening at Starkey Ranch Theater in Odessa, FL

April 10th – Public screening at Palm Island Resort Clubhouse in Placida, FL

April 10th – Public screening at Calusa Nature Center in Fort Meyers, FL

April 10th – Virtual screening hosted by Sierra Club St Johns-Suwanee

April 10th – Virtual screening At Black Sheep Kava Bar in Port Charlotte, FL

April 12th – Public screening at Sunset Wildlife Connection in Molino, FL

April 20th – Private screening at Springs Cinema and Taphouse in Atlanta, GA

April 22nd – Public screening at Eleanor Searle Drawing Room in Lakeland, FL

April 25th – Public screening at Green Bench Brewing in St. Petersburg, FL

April 27th – Public screening at Santa Fe Springs Celebration in High Springs, FL

May 10th – Florida Environmental Film Festival in Sarasota, FL

May 17th – Public screening at Florida Springs Institute in High Springs, FL

May 23rd – Environmental Film & Screenplay Festival in Ontario, CA

June 15th – New York Tri-State International Film Festival in New York City, NY

June 22nd – Nature Without Borders International Film Festival in Reheboth Beach, DE

August 30th – Southern Shorts Awards in Roswell, GA

August 31st – Tallahassee Film Festival in Tallahassee, FL

Oct. 24th – Wildlife Conservation Film Festival in New York City, NY

2025

Jan. 24th – Central Florida Film Festival in Mt. Dora, FL

Jan. 28th – Kalakari Film Festival online

Feb. 13th – Love Your Shorts Film Festival in Sanford, FL

March 21st – Hollywood Florida Film Festival in Hollywood, FL

April 10th – Vero Beach Film Festival in Vero Beach, FL

April 20th – Cinema Verde Environmental Film & Arts Festival online