2024 Fresh Coast Schedule

Oct 17-20 in Marquette, Michigan

Film, Adventure, and Inspiration

4 days 6 film venues 15 outdoor tours 80+ films 25 hours of content Endless inspiration

The Fresh Coast Film Festival is hosted by several venues around Marquette. We couldn’t bring this festival to life without the generous support of these venues-please buy their beer, eat their food and thank them profusely like we do. The festival headquarters will be located at the Marquette Commons. Most venues are within a half-mile walk. Some venues may have limited seating.

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  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language
Thu, Oct 17 Thursday, Oct 17

Fresh Coast Free!

Fresh Coast Basecamp at Lower Harbor Park

Join us for Fresh Coast Free, the annual kickoff event for the Fresh Coast Film Festival

Our free festival kickoff starts at 5pm with Marquette’s food trucks and a bluegrass concert at the Fresh Coast Basecamp tent in Lower Harbor Park. This family-friendly event is open to all, so bring a blanket and enjoy. Film screenings and award announcements begin at 7pm.


Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

Outdoor Tours

Join us for one of 15 outdoor tours in and around Marquette County. Outdoor Tours are included with the purchase of a festival pass and have limited capacities. See the tours

Filmmaker Panel

Join Fresh Coast filmmakers, film subjects, and friends for panel discussions on art (Saturday) and belonging (Sunday.) Grab a coffee and gather in the new upstairs space of Evergreen Market (connected to Donckers) for inspiring morning conversations.

Hosted by Dan Wanschura, Producer of Points North Podcast.

Coffee is served at 8:30 AM with conversations between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM.

Troubled Water

Fresh Coast Basecamp at Lower Harbor Park

Troubled Water is an exhilarating adventure, conservation film that beckons viewers to follow along on a transformative journey down the stunning coast of Lake Michigan. As the journey unfolds, the film unveils the significance of the Line 5 pipeline issue, the dire need for collective action and the historic precedent that this movement would establish. If successfully shutdown, it would become the first active pipeline in US history to be terminated before it ruptures.

After Party!

Blackrocks Brewery

Join us Friday evening at 9PM for a Fresh Coast after party. This is a chance to visit with filmmakers, fellow attendees, organizers, and enjoy a brew from one of our favorite local breweries. Blackrocks Brewery has been a proud Fresh Coast supporter since year one.


Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

Outdoor Tours

Join us for one of 15 outdoor tours in and around Marquette County. Outdoor Tours are included with the purchase of a festival pass and have limited capacities. See the tours

Filmmaker Panel

Join Fresh Coast filmmakers, film subjects, and friends for panel discussions on art (Saturday) and belonging (Sunday.) Grab a coffee and gather in the new upstairs space of Evergreen Market (connected to Donckers) for inspiring morning conversations.

Hosted by April Lindala, board member of the Fresh Coast Film Festival.

Coffee is served at 8:30 AM with conversations between 9:00 AM and 9:45 AM.

Fake It Til You Kinda Make It: Featuring Katie Burrell

Fresh Coast Basecamp at Lower Harbor Park

Special Program: Saturday Night with Katie Burrell! Katie is a comedian, actor, director, screenwriter, influencer, and “professional leisure athlete.” With a background in stand-up comedy and improv, her character driven creative skills have ranged from award-winning films ‘Dream Job’ and ‘Coach’ to viral brand content on social media. This past year, Katie wrote, directed and starred in her first feature film, WEAK LAYERS, which was in theatres in January 2024 and is now streaming.

After Party!

Ore Dock Brewing Co. - Community Space

Join us Friday evening at 9PM for a Fresh Coast after party. This is a chance to visit with filmmakers, fellow attendees, organizers, and enjoy a brew from one of our favorite local breweries. Ore Dock Brewing Co. has been a proud Fresh Coast supporter since year one.


Sun, Oct 20 Sunday, Oct 20

Outdoor Tours

Join us for one of 15 outdoor tours in and around Marquette County. Outdoor Tours are included with the purchase of a festival pass and have limited capacities. See the tours