2020 Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Separate ticket required for 3D film session

Real-life superpower dogs in attendance!

Hidden Pacific 3D
Ian Shive | 2019 | 40 min
This breathtaking 3D film profiles some of the Pacific Ocean's most beautiful islands and marine national monuments. Hidden Pacific explores the storied histories of Palmyra, Midway, and other atolls through science and human stories. Hidden Pacific is produced by Tandem Stills + Motion, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Superpower Dogs 3D
Daniel Ferguson, Taran Davies, George Duffield, Dominic Cunningham-Reid | 2019 | 47 min
Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world's most amazing dogs. In this inspiring true story narrated by Chris Evans, our best friends are also real-life superheroes. Journey around the globe to meet remarkable dogs and their human partners who fight crime, protect endangered species and save lives in avalanches and earthquakes. As we discover the extraordinary abilities of dogs and the remarkable science behind their superpowers, we'll never look at our best friends the same way again!

Friday Evening, Miners Foundry Osborn/Woods

Where The Wild Things Keep Playing
Krystle Wright | 2019 | 4 min
This is an ode to the athlete who relishes in getting dirty, who chuckles after a long day in the mountains, effortlessly glides through the crystal clear waves and most importantly, is unapologetic in pursuing their love of getting rowdy in adventures. Director Krystle Wright brings this next installment since the wild things never stopped playing.

Broken
Simon Perkins | 2019 | 7 min
Jon Wilson struggled with the emotions of feeling broken after losing his leg to cancer. Today, crutching up and skiing down mountains at night serves as a backdrop for him to explore, accept, and embrace the idea of "brokenness", leading to a more sincere, genuine and honest connection with life.

North Country
Nick Martini, Stept Studios, Anthony Lahout, Mattias Evangelista, Cam Riley | 2019 | 21 min
In the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire, Lahout's Country Store has remained open 365 days a year since 1920. North Country tells a timeless short story of the American dream and the family that put a community on skis.

Life of Pie
Ben Knight, Travis Rummel | 2019 | 11 min
In 2002, mountain bikers and entrepreneurs Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller moved to Fruita, Colorado, in search of cheap rent, world-class single track, and free time to ride. Over 15 years later, the two unconventional women have helped reshape one of the state’s most conservative towns, uniting the community through advocacy, inclusivity, and damn good pizza.

Gone Tomorrow - The Story of Kentucky Ice Climbing
Mike Wilkinson | 2019 | 20 min
This adventure documentary will take you for a bourbon-fueled ride deep into the bushy hollers of Appalachia with a crew of harmless misfits as they race to search out and climb new ice routes before they're gone, with a few surprises along the way.

Feel of Vision
Tucker Gragg, Austin Gardner, Kevin Weaver, Ben Frazier, Matt Dillman | 2018 | 26 min
In 1997, Lonnie Bedwell lost his eyesight in a brutal hunting accident. Lonnie's faith in most basic abilities was shaken and depression started to weigh heavy on his life. Eventually, Lonnie came across a kayak and fell in love with the challenge of white water. The rest is history as Lonnie set off for the west and became the first blind man to take on the 226 miles of the Colorado River.

Naretoi (Women Empowering Women)
Kelsey Doyle, Katie Sugarman | 2019 | 27 min
Maasai live as pastoralists in a deeply traditional, patriarchal, polygamous culture that still practices early arranged marriage and female circumcision. Naretoi (women empowering women in KiMaasai) follows a team of Maasai and American women on a self-supported expedition to the summit of Mt. Kenya. The women overcome many barriers to collectively conquer the mountain and empower each other in the process.

Session sponsored by Wobb Family 

Friday Evening, Gold Miners Inn

Where The Wild Things Keep Playing
Krystle Wright | 2019 | 4 min
This is an ode to the athlete who relishes in getting dirty, who chuckles after a long day in the mountains, effortlessly glides through the crystal clear waves and most importantly, is unapologetic in pursuing their love of getting rowdy in adventures. Director Krystle Wright brings this next installment since the wild things never stopped playing.

Broken
Simon Perkins | 2019 | 7 min
Jon Wilson struggled with the emotions of feeling broken after losing his leg to cancer. Today, crutching up and skiing down mountains at night serves as a backdrop for him to explore, accept, and embrace the idea of "brokenness", leading to a more sincere, genuine and honest connection with life.

North Country
Nick Martini, Stept Studios, Anthony Lahout, Mattias Evangelista, Cam Riley | 2019 | 21 min
In the White Mountains of Northern New Hampshire, Lahout's Country Store has remained open 365 days a year since 1920. North Country tells a timeless short story of the American dream and the family that put a community on skis.

Life of Pie
Ben Knight, Travis Rummel | 2019 | 11 min
In 2002, mountain bikers and entrepreneurs Jen Zeuner and Anne Keller moved to Fruita, Colorado, in search of cheap rent, world-class single track, and free time to ride. Over 15 years later, the two unconventional women have helped reshape one of the state’s most conservative towns, uniting the community through advocacy, inclusivity, and damn good pizza.

Gone Tomorrow - The Story of Kentucky Ice Climbing
Mike Wilkinson | 2019 | 20 min
This adventure documentary will take you for a bourbon-fueled ride deep into the bushy hollers of Appalachia with a crew of harmless misfits as they race to search out and climb new ice routes before they're gone, with a few surprises along the way.

Feel of Vision
Tucker Gragg, Austin Gardner, Kevin Weaver, Ben Frazier, Matt Dillman | 2018 | 26 min
In 1997, Lonnie Bedwell lost his eyesight in a brutal hunting accident. Lonnie's faith in most basic abilities was shaken and depression started to weigh heavy on his life. Eventually, Lonnie came across a kayak and fell in love with the challenge of white water. The rest is history as Lonnie set off for the west and became the first blind man to take on the 226 miles of the Colorado River.

Naretoi (Women Empowering Women)
Kelsey Doyle, Katie Sugarman | 2019 | 27 min
Maasai live as pastoralists in a deeply traditional, patriarchal, polygamous culture that still practices early arranged marriage and female circumcision. Naretoi (women empowering women in KiMaasai) follows a team of Maasai and American women on a self supported expedition to the summit of Mt. Kenya. The women overcome many barriers to collectively conquer the mountain and empower each other in the process.

Friday Evening, Miners Foundry Stone Hall

Mi Mamá
Jade Begay, James 'Q' Martin | 2019 | 6 min
Nadia Mercado grew up in a working-class community with her single mother, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, and three sisters. In this film, Nadia recounts the ways that her mother helped shape the woman she is today: a cardiac nurse, an outdoor athlete, and a woman who is dedicated to helping people of color in the outdoor communities.

The River and the Wall
Ben Masters | 2019 | 110 min
Five friends led by Ben Masters (Unbranded) venture into the unknown wilds of the Texas borderlands on horses, mountain bikes, and canoes to document the environment before a wall is built. As the wilderness gives way to the bustling Rio Grande Valley, they encounter the unexpected and enter uncharted emotional waters.

Session sponsored by Hipcamp 

Saturday Midday, Miners Foundry Stone Hall

Kashia Pomo Tribal Traditions in the MPA
Kevin White, David Donnenfield, Full Frame Productions | 2019 | 6 min
This short film illustrates how the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians are uniquely positioned through their long history and traditional practices and values to be an important partner with Sonoma Marine Protected Areas in the recovery of our coastal resources.

Dulce
Guille Isa, Angello Faccini | 2018 | 11 min
On Colombia's Pacific Coast, a mother teaches her daughter, Dulce, how to swim. It is an essential skill in this remote region, where livelihoods are made on the sea and where rising tides, made worse by climate change, have swept entire villages away in recent years. Overcoming her fear of the water is just one element of Dulce's budding awareness of her natural and cultural surroundings.

Motherfish
Rusty Grim, Theo Parkinson, Amy Rosko, Fletcher Hukari, Owen Jones | 2019 | 11 min
Through a mother's spoken-word thoughts on the meaning that fishing has brought to the lives of her son and his best friend, Motherfish isn't about catching fish - it is a quiet celebration of the lost art of patience, and how a mother can help bring meaning to her children's lives by enabling adventure.

Homecoming - A Boundary Waters Story
Joe Fairbanks | 2019 | 8 min
Joe Fairbanks was born and raised in Northern Minnesota. In Homecoming, he travels through the waters where he learned to paddle as a boy. Today, these are some of America's most endangered waters. Joe reflects on his battle with cancer and draws on connections

Last Call For The Bayou
Dominic Gill, Nadia Gill, Encompass Films | 2019 | 53 min
Louisiana’s delta is a veritable bounty of rich estuarine life, but it is disappearing fast. The erosion of Louisiana’s wetlands is one of the greatest environmental threats the US faces today. This 5-part series chronicles the lives of individuals who are experiencing that loss in the deepest parts of the Bayou. Through them, we learn that Louisiana is the canary in a coal mine for the coastal land loss that will happen worldwide and what the Bayou means to the people who live there, as we watch them wrestle with the survival of their home.

Session sponsored by Barefoot Wine & Bubbly

Saturday Afternoon, NC Oddfellows

Love, Trails, & Dinosaurs
Draft Agency, Alex Oliver, Edy Recendez | 2018 | 8min
This heartwarming film tells the story of the first person with autism to hike every trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Garan Moore. His mother, Theresa, shares their story of a journey for weight loss that developed into a passion for hiking - and 900 miles later...one historic achievement.

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
Elisabeth Tova Bailey | 2019 | 15 min
When a woman is bedridden with a mysterious pathogen, a forest snail (Neohelix albolabris) takes up residence on her nightstand. Together, woman and snail share a captivating journey of survival and resilience. An intimate and surprising live-action true story, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is adapted from the award-winning memoir of the same title and narrated by Daryl Hannah.

Positive Forward Motion
Chris Gallaway, Jennifer Pharr Davis | 2019 | 14 min
Hiker and endurance athlete, Jennifer Pharr Davis, reflects on the challenges and lessons that life has brought her following her record-setting thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. While spending time alone on the trail, Jen looks back over what she has learned and how she has grown through hiking, becoming a mother, and growing a business.

Venture Out
Palmer Morse, Jamie DiNicola, Matt Mikkelsen | 2020 | 15 min
This is a story of overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and ultimately, the ever-lasting effects of LGBTQ community building. The Venture Out Project, founded by Perry Cohen, is a nonprofit organization that brings LGBTQ folks together outdoors. In sharing Perry's story, and hearing from the other Venture Out Project participants, we get a glimpse into the healing qualities of nature and life-saving community bonds that are being forged as a result of Perry's work.

Iniskim
Daniel Glick, Sarah Clarke, Mariah Ore, Craig Falcon, Lauren Monroe | 2019 | 9 min
Shot on the real-life Blackfeet buffalo drive and inspired by a true story, Iniskim follows a young girl's journey from trauma to recovery. By reconnecting with the ancient power of the buffalo, the timeless landscape of her ancestors, and the wisdom of her culture, her life is changed forever.

When the Tide Goes Out
Eliot Galán, Hillary Hyland | 2019 | 32 min
Following thousands of years of sustainable stewardship by the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, encroaching industry and development polluted their traditional territory surrounding Vancouver to the point that food harvesting had to be banned in 1972. Today, over 45 years later, the Tsleil-Waututh have restored some specific habitats within their territory to safe levels for clam harvesting, both as a means for environmental justice and for the reclamation and rejuvenation of their culture.

Session sponsored by Loren Swift-Merritt & Scott Merritt

Saturday Afternoon, GV Elks Lodge

Mi Mamá
Jade Begay, James 'Q' Martin | 2019 | 6 min
Nadia Mercado grew up in a working-class community with her single mother, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, and three sisters. In this film, Nadia recounts the ways that her mother helped shape the woman she is today: a cardiac nurse, an outdoor athlete, and a woman who is dedicated to helping people of color in the outdoor communities.

The River and the Wall
Ben Masters | 2019 | 110 min
Five friends led by Ben Masters (Unbranded) venture into the unknown wilds of the Texas borderlands on horses, mountain bikes, and canoes to document the environment before a wall is built. As the wilderness gives way to the bustling Rio Grande Valley, they encounter the unexpected and enter uncharted emotional waters.

Sunday Morning, SAEL School 

Kashia Pomo Tribal Traditions in the MPA
Kevin White, David Donnenfield, Full Frame Productions | 2019 | 6 min
This short film illustrates how the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians are uniquely positioned through their long history and traditional practices and values to be an important partner with Sonoma Marine Protected Areas in the recovery of our coastal resources.

Dulce
Guille Isa, Angello Faccini | 2018 | 11 min
On Colombia's Pacific Coast, a mother teaches her daughter, Dulce, how to swim. It is an essential skill in this remote region, where livelihoods are made on the sea and where rising tides, made worse by climate change, have swept entire villages away in recent years. Overcoming her fear of the water is just one element of Dulce's budding awareness of her natural and cultural surroundings.

Motherfish
Rusty Grim, Theo Parkinson, Amy Rosko, Fletcher Hukari, Owen Jones | 2019 | 11 min
Through a mother's spoken-word thoughts on the meaning that fishing has brought to the lives of her son and his best friend, Motherfish isn't about catching fish - it is a quiet celebration of the lost art of patience, and how a mother can help bring meaning to her children's lives by enabling adventure.

Homecoming - A Boundary Waters Story
Joe Fairbanks | 2019 | 8 min
Joe Fairbanks was born and raised in Northern Minnesota. In Homecoming, he travels through the waters where he learned to paddle as a boy. Today, these are some of America's most endangered waters. Joe reflects on his battle with cancer and draws on connections

Last Call For The Bayou
Dominic Gill, Nadia Gill, Encompass Films | 2019 | 53 min
Louisiana’s delta is a veritable bounty of rich estuarine life, but it is disappearing fast. The erosion of Louisiana’s wetlands is one of the greatest environmental threats the US faces today. This 5-part series chronicles the lives of individuals who are experiencing that loss in the deepest parts of the Bayou. Through them, we learn that Louisiana is the canary in a coal mine for the coastal land loss that will happen worldwide and what the Bayou means to the people who live there, as we watch them wrestle with the survival of their home.

Sunday Morning, Vets Hall

Love, Trails, & Dinosaurs
Draft Agency, Alex Oliver, Edy Recendez | 2018 | 8min
This heartwarming film tells the story of the first person with autism to hike every trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Garan Moore. His mother, Theresa, shares their story of a journey for weight loss that developed into a passion for hiking - and 900 miles later...one historic achievement.

The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
Elisabeth Tova Bailey | 2019 | 15 min
When a woman is bedridden with a mysterious pathogen, a forest snail (Neohelix albolabris) takes up residence on her nightstand. Together, woman and snail share a captivating journey of survival and resilience. An intimate and surprising live-action true story, The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating is adapted from the award-winning memoir of the same title and narrated by Daryl Hannah.

Positive Forward Motion
Chris Gallaway, Jennifer Pharr Davis | 2019 | 14 min
Hiker and endurance athlete, Jennifer Pharr Davis, reflects on the challenges and lessons that life has brought her following her record-setting thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. While spending time alone on the trail, Jen looks back over what she has learned and how she has grown through hiking, becoming a mother, and growing a business.

Venture Out
Palmer Morse, Jamie DiNicola, Matt Mikkelsen | 2020 | 15 min
This is a story of overcoming odds, the power of resilience, and ultimately, the ever-lasting effects of LGBTQ community building. The Venture Out Project, founded by Perry Cohen, is a nonprofit organization that brings LGBTQ folks together outdoors. In sharing Perry's story, and hearing from the other Venture Out Project participants, we get a glimpse into the healing qualities of nature and life-saving community bonds that are being forged as a result of Perry's work.

Iniskim
Daniel Glick, Sarah Clarke, Mariah Ore, Craig Falcon, Lauren Monroe | 2019 | 9 min
Shot on the real-life Blackfeet buffalo drive and inspired by a true story, Iniskim follows a young girl's journey from trauma to recovery. By reconnecting with the ancient power of the buffalo, the timeless landscape of her ancestors, and the wisdom of her culture, her life is changed forever.

When the Tide Goes Out
Eliot Galán, Hillary Hyland | 2019 | 32 min
Following thousands of years of sustainable stewardship by the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, encroaching industry and development polluted their traditional territory surrounding Vancouver to the point that food harvesting had to be banned in 1972. Today, over 45 years later, the Tsleil-Waututh have restored some specific habitats within their territory to safe levels for clam harvesting, both as a means for environmental justice and for the reclamation and rejuvenation of their culture.


Session sponsored by Fred Ruhland