BEST OF THE FEST
FILM GUIDE
Explore the captivating details of each documentary, the creative minds behind them, and the unique screening events by selecting an image below.
FEATURE FILMS
Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On
ONLINE - Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM PST
Buffy Sainte-Marie: From folk sensation to tireless Indigenous rights advocate over six decades.
Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Elemental: Reimagining coexistence with wildfires, using history, survivor tales, and expert views.
The Space Race
Friday, January 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Untold tales of Black astronauts confronting NASA's racial barriers, redefining 'the right stuff'.
Common Ground
Friday, September 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Regenerative agriculture, inspired by indigenous knowledge, mends our food system.
Mama Bears
Friday, June 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Conservative mothers champion LGBTQ+ rights, spotlighting three pivotal tales.
Covenant of the Salmon People
Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Nez Perce Tribe fights to save Chinook salmon, confronting dam threats to their ancient pact.
Patrick and the Whale
Friday, July 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Patrick Dykstra's bond with a sperm whale showcases marine intelligence and devotion.
SHORT FILMS
Call of the Orcas
Chronicling Ken Balcomb's dedication to saving Pacific Northwest orcas, the film questions human-orca coexistence.
PUPS
Island center saves baby seals amid a government proposal for culling considerations.
The Last Act
An actress in her 90s rethinks life, seeks retirement home after facing personal limits.
Island Marble Butterfly
A deep dive into San Juan Island's unique butterfly conservation for the endangered island marble.
She Marches in Chinatown
Since 1952, Seattle's unique drill team symbolizes Asian American pride amidst change.
Our Sacred Obligation
Yurok Tribe fights colonization, restoring Klamath River and its sacred salmon.
The Bench
Driftwood's voyage to a bench mirrors our life's unforeseen paths and transformations.