Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center
— from Artha Kass —
Lights, camera, action! The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is coming to Orcas Center on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15, with a new selection of films each evening at 7:30 pm. Back for its second year and co-produced by Orcas Center and the San Juan Preservation Trust, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival offers a collection of short documentary films focused on environmental issues and a celebration of our planet. The documentaries range from thought-provoking stories from around the world to adrenalin-pumping adventure films with jaw-dropping cinematography.
“The Wild & Scenic Film Festival has something for everyone. These films will inspire you, make you think, and keep you entertained,” said Bryan Smith, director of Joy of Air, a four-minute film that takes you on a thrilling ride on an airborne snowboard. Bryan, formerly an Orcas Island resident, will be appearing prior to his documentary on both Friday and Saturday evenings.
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is part of a national tour to over 100 communities, using film to inspire people to act on behalf of the environment. A sample of just a few of the films featured this year include A Life Well Lived, featuring legendary mountaineer Jim Whittaker talking of risk, beauty, and adventure on the 50th anniversary of his historic summit of Everest; From the Ground to the Clouds, in which Jane Goodall’s research team modernizes studies of wild chimpanzees with satellite imagery and cloud-based mapping technologies; and The Man Who Lived on His Bike, the award-winning Canadian film that is sure to bring a smile to your face.
Event Details:
A 90 minute program will be screened each evening at Orcas Center on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15. The program starts at 7:30 pm with doors opening at 7:00 pm. Tickets are only $10 for adults and $5 for students. Purchase yours online at www.orcascenter.org, or at the Orcas Center box office open Wednesday-Friday, 12:00 – 4:00 pm, (360) 376-2281 x1.
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