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2023 Friday Harbor Film Festival

October 26-29, 2023

In-Theatre

Friday Harbor, WA

On-Demand

October 30 - November 5

Streaming on FHFF.org

Congratulations 2023 FHFF Award Winners

A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners of the Friday Harbor Film Festival 2023! The exceptional talents and stories showcased at the annual awards ceremony in the Whittier Theatre at the San Juan Community Theatre on October 29 were truly inspiring.​

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2023 FHFF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Deborah A. Giles, Ph.D.

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2023 FHFF LOCAL

HERO AWARD

Amy Herdy

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2023 FHFF BEST

OVERALL FEATURE

Patrick and the Whale

Mark Fletcher, Director

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2023 FHFF BEST

OVERALL SHORT

The Last Act

Amy Benson, Director

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2023 FHFF BEST

EXPLORERS & ADVENTURES

Patrol

Brad Allgood & Camilo De Castro

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2023 FHFF BEST

THINGS TO CONSIDER

Covenant of the Salmon People

Shane Anderson, Director

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2023 FHFF BEST

TALES FROM THE HEART

Mama Bears

Daresha Kyi, Director

For those of you hungry for more cinematic brilliance, the journey doesn't end here. Dive into the award-winning films showcased in-theatre and immerse yourself in over 50 documentary films as part of the 2023 FHFF On-Demand Festival, October 30 through November 5, 2023. Passes are available now, so grab yours and embark on a filmic voyage!  If you purchased an All Access Passport or Saver Six-Pack Pass for the in-theatre festival, you can watch films during the on-demand festival at no additional cost.

The 2023

ON-DEMAND DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL

A collection of 50+ curated features and short documentary films available on-demand

Congratulations to the 2023 FHFF On-Demand Festival

Audience Choice Award Winners!

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Call of the Orcas

Directed by Jessica Plumb

Chronicling Ken Balcomb's dedication to saving Pacific Northwest orcas, the film questions human-orca coexistence.

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Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On

Directed by Madison Thomas

Buffy Sainte-Marie: From folk sensation to tireless Indigenous rights advocate over six decades.

Learn more about the winners and runner-ups in the on-demand catalog!

COMING SOON: Links to where you can view films (if available) that were featured in the 2023 FHFF On-Demand and In-theatre festivals.

2023 Young Filmmakers
Showcase Competition

Congratulations to the 2023 FHFF Young Filmmakers  Showcase Audience Choice Winners!

An exact tie with equal final scores of 95.13595

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Unveiling the City

Nueva Social Impact Filmmaking Club, directed by Oliver Cho

San Francisco's iconic fog dwindles from climate change; the film urges united action for Earth's future.

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The Elements of Indonesia

Directed by Rebecca Still

Unveils how fire, air, earth, and water shape Indonesia's biodiversity, highlighting the endangered Black Macaque.

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Not a Hero

Directed by Fernando Betancourt

When two fans meet their idol Jay Gray, they uncover the darker realities behind celebrity personas.

Learn more about the winners and runner-ups in the

Young Filmmakers Showcase Competition catalog!

Behind the Scenes: Discover Our Stories

Explore the FHFF Blog to go behind the scenes of the film festival and discover more about our mission, films, and the upcoming 2023 Friday Harbor Film Festival event Oct 26 - Nov 5, 2023. 

2023 Presenting Sponsors
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