First Waves Beaver County

2026 • USA • 25 min • Harrison Buck

Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere

Dragon Mom follows Laura, a mother learning to navigate the emotional, physical, and societal complexities of raising a child who lives with severe disability. Alongside her family, Laura must confront the realities of ableism, advocate for accessibility, and redefine what strength and connection look like.

2025 • USA • 11 min • Ainsley Patterson

Filmmaker in Attendance, Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere, World Premiere, Student Filmmaker

A short documentary about three generations of Ojibwe women from L’Anse, Michigan, sharing their stories about intergenerational trauma.

2022 • United States • 7 min • Jason Lindsey

Family Friendly, Filmmaker in Attendance, Michigan Premiere

Following a citizen scientist’s journey of discovery, the film explores the treasure hunt for finding freshwater mussels in the upper Sangamon River. Everyday people in Illinois are supporting science in ways that are important to the well-being of their local environment.