Welcome to The Fresh Coast. A documentary film festival celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest.

FCFF '23 Tickets

Ticket Options

4 days • 6 film venues • 13 outdoor tours • 85 films • Endless inspiration

Patron Pass

$179

Weekend Pass

$79

Day Pass

$39

Student Weekend Pass

$29

2023 Staff Picks

Senghor Reid: Make Way For Tomorrow

Directed by Desmond Love and Eden Sabolboro

An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands (WIP)

Directed by Ben Albert

Um Yes, Hello

Directed by Thomas Sawyer

River of Angels

Directed by Peter Goetz

Friday Night Blind

Directed by Scott Krahn and Robb Fischer

The Fresh Coast Film Festival is the first of its kind: a documentary film festival celebrating the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest. The festival will gather the best in environmental and cultural filmmaking from around the world while creating a venue for, and building a culture of, Great Lakes storytelling.

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Submit A Film

We're looking for outdoor and adventure films based in the Midwest. Learn more about our submission process.

I have a Film

Sponsorship

Whether you'd like to be in the opening credits, have a banner at the film, or bring your own ideas, we have many sponsorship partnerships available.

I'll Sponsor

Volunteer

We couldn't make all this happen without the help of many volunteers. We're looking for enthusiastic people to help sell tickets, coordinate events, and spread the good word.

I Can Help