Filmmaker Host
Open your home.
Welcome a filmmaker.
Be part of the story.
What is a Filmmaker Host?
Every year, FHFF works to bring dozens of documentary filmmakers to Friday Harbor to share their work in person. The Filmmaker Host Program invites island community members to open a qualifying space in their home for a visiting filmmaker during festival weekend, helping FHFF welcome more filmmakers than ever before. It's a simple way to make a real difference for the storytellers behind this year's films.
Housing Qualifications
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ADU, guest cottage, or separate space with a private entrance
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Available October 20–27 to accommodate 1–2 filmmakers
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No need to select or vet your guest — FHFF handles the matching
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Don't have qualifying space? You can still participate by expressing interest in contributing financially toward filmmaker housing at a local hotel
Host Benefits
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Two Patron Passes ($750 value), including all festival screenings and the Opening Night Gala
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An exclusive reserved-seating window, ahead of all other passholders
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Listed by name in the festival program guide
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The chance to connect personally with a filmmaker and play a direct role in bringing their story to Friday Harbor