Family Friendly, Filmmaker in Attendance, First Time Filmmaker
A year in the making - a story of the beauty of a peninsula, the power of its community, and how they overlap in an annual dogsled race.
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32 films at Fresh Coast 2023
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A Copper Dog Film
A Prairie Almanac
Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere
On 4,000 acres in Illinois, first worn out by farms, roads and parking lots, Americans try to rebuild – with fire, beast and seed – what is lost elsewhere. On this restored prairie …
A Two Hearted Tale
Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Michigan Premiere, First Time Filmmaker, Staff Pick
Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale is America’s No.1 IPA. The now infamous & iconic trout image is found in every convenience store nationwide. The legends behind this label and many …
A Voice for the Wild
Subject in Attendance, Staff Pick
Emily Ford and sled dog Diggins attempt to cross the secluded Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in winter during subzero temperatures to raise awareness about copper mining …
Algoma Highlands, 9 Days in the Wild
Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Family Friendly
A unique kind of wilderness adventure, off trail natural geocaching.
An Invitation to Wonder: Waubesa Wetlands (WIP)
Filmmaker in Attendance, Family Friendly, First Time Filmmaker, Work in Progress, Staff Pick, Making Waves Recipient
Guided by the wisdom of his grandfather, a young filmmaker journeys through the mysterious wetland in his grandparent’s backyard. Navigating the challenges of this environment, the …
Birds of Paradise
Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance
Alison Világ counts migrating waterbirds at Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, near Paradise, Michigan. It’s key to getting a pulse on different populations. But counting …
Call in the Crèche
Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere, Filmmaker in Attendance
A mini-doc about a crèche in Paparoa, New Zealand, focused on saving an iconic species of kiwi, and how that relates to protecting the entire ecosystem.
Community Revitalization: Great Lakes Areas of Concern
Many Great Lakes communities that have carried the burden of legacy pollution for decades have an opportunity for a new lease on life when local waterways are finally cleaned up. …
Ephemeral
Filmmaker in Attendance
The magic that exists within the world of the vernal pool is temporary. Each spring, the forests of Michigan become home to seasonal pools of water that are often overlooked and …
Groundwork - A Family Journey into Regenerative Cotton
Filmmaker in Attendance
Follow as the Kahle family breaks the cycle of generational health issues by revolutionizing their farming practices. Driven by a deep commitment to their family and …
In Order for a Dune to Form
Michigan Premiere, Filmmaker in Attendance
Cycles of extraction, consumption, and reclamation continue as the past, present and future of a ghost town on the banks of Lake Michigan repeat themselves.
Inseparable: Skye
Michigan Premiere
For time immemorial, climbing has been a traditional activity for Kanaka Maoli. While history shows Native Hawaiians climbed over mountains and scrambled rocks to trade goods and …
Loved To Death
Filmmaker in Attendance, First Time Filmmaker
American National Parks face unprecedented overcrowding. Park units from Michigan share the impact and potential solutions.
Mates for Life | Whooping Crane
Filmmaker in Attendance, Michigan Premiere, Family Friendly
Mates for Life follows two cranes (portrayed by ballet dancers) as they discover each other and become closer, creating a lifetime bond. Their movement is inspired by the whooping …
Mussel Grubbing: A Citizen Science Treasure Hunt
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 …
Northern Nights, Starry Skies
Filmmaker in Attendance, Family Friendly, Staff Pick
A visually stunning celebration of our spectacular starry skies above the world’s largest designated Dark Sky sanctuary. Ojibwe, Dakota cultural astronomers and other experts share …
Of Wood
Family Friendly, Staff Pick
“Of Wood” is a unique stop motion film created over four years and 2,600 hours of filming and progressively carving images into a large round of wood. It examines the …
Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems
Has Subtitles, Family Friendly
Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems shines a light on Michigan’s first indigenous-led, multi-agency collaborative created to restore and protect the ecology of streams and rivers across …
River of Angels
Family Friendly, Staff Pick, Representative in Attendance
Most people think of it as a sewer, but the Los Angeles River is just like any other river: a vital natural habitat that must be protected and revitalized. Through the eyes of …
School of Fish
Michigan Premiere
Indigenous people and salmon have been intertwined for thousands of years in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Today, kids learn from elders to fish but must also learn to fight, as pollution …
Tales of Jan Mayen
Michigan Premiere, Family Friendly, First Time Filmmaker
A team sails to the remote Arctic island of Jan Mayen to recreate the 1921 British expedition to summit the world’s northernmost volcano, Mount Beerenberg. They conduct marine …
The Conservation Kid
Family Friendly, Staff Pick, Michigan Premiere, Representative in Attendance
At age seven, Cash “The Conservation Kid” Daniels began leading cleanups along the Tennessee River in his hometown, Chattanooga. Six years later, Cash continues to make a …
The Luminarians: Making the Luminary Loppet
Michigan Premiere
One frozen night every year in Minneapolis, MN, a group of volunteers called the Luminarians create an immersive outdoor experience to bring the community together.
The Mud on Their Hands
Filmmaker in Attendance, Has Subtitles, Family Friendly
Tyronne Edwards is a pastor and a 5th generation resident in a small, southern Louisiana town. His ancestors fought for the right for his family to live in the town of Phoenix, so …
Um Yes, Hello
Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, First Time Filmmaker, Michigan Premiere, Family Friendly, Staff Pick
Geo Rutherford is a TikTok creator and educator, whose viral videos about the world’s strangest and most breathtaking bodies of water have been seen by millions. Diving …
Waterfall Hunters
Filmmaker in Attendance, Staff Pick
If you don’t know something exists, how do you give it a voice? Waterfall Hunters follows three Costa Ricans -Javier, Jimmy and Miguel- as they seek to find, document, and inspire …
Watershed Warriors
Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere, Staff Pick, Representative in Attendance
For more than 30 years, the Friends of the Fox River (FOTFR) organization has been working to protect and restore the Fox River in Illinois and Wisconsin. Now led by Gary Swick and …
Wings of the Oder
Has Subtitles, Family Friendly, Staff Pick, Michigan Premiere, Representative in Attendance
As a child, Piotr Chara spent countless hours on the Oder River in Poland, fishing with his father and wondering at the wildlife; as he grew, Piotr noticed a decline in the river’s …
Winter's Eve
Filmmaker in Attendance, Family Friendly, Staff Pick
Inspired by the plight our planet faces under the threat of climate change, critically-acclaimed musician Kishi Bashi composes his new song “Winter’s Eve” on the tundra of …
WOMP
Family Friendly, World Premiere
The ocean is for everyone, but often surf lineups can often be rife with gender disparities. A diverse group of teen girls in North County, San Diego are redefining that, showing …
Yooper Wisdom
Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Family Friendly, Michigan Premiere, World Premiere
Embark on an insightful perspective into the realm of empowered “Yooper” women residing in Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula. Meet Kim Kee and her extraordinary …