Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns Nov. 15

On November 15, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns to Invermere for its twelfth year. Organized by Wildsight Invermere, it’s more than just a night of watching films. It’s a high-spirited gathering where inspiration, community, and connection-to-nature take centre stage.

And thanks to the support of Presenting Sponsor, Eagle-Eye Tours, it promises to be a memorable evening to celebrate our wild landscapes and explore the stories and people that help protect them.

This year’s two-hour line-up features 10 films—from the story of Babacar Thiaw, a visionary Senegalese surfer, entrepreneur, and environmental activist on a mission to tackle his country’s escalating plastic pollution crisis, to Freya, a nine-year-old girl who loves climbing and pushing her limits in the outdoors as she learns to navigate neurodiversity.

From polar bears and elephants to bugs and the underwater world of kelp—from a feisty Mexican grandmother rallying her mountain community to protect biodiversity, to nature nerds with a competitive streak in New Zealand—there’s something both entertaining and thought-provoking for everyone.

“Each film is like a spark,” said Meredith Hamstead, co-owner of thinkBright Homes and festival Summit Sponsor. “When people come together and watch the films, that spark becomes collective energy—and that’s how real change begins. Yes, it’s a fun night out—but it’s also about recognizing the power we each have to make our community a better place.”

The evening will indulge more earthly delights: the classic comforts of a movie night—pizza, popcorn, and beverages—alongside door prizes, a Silent Auction, and an online Raffle for the Wild offering three enticing getaway prizes. For those who can’t make it to Invermere and still want to support the event, there is a seven-day online viewing option.

“Environmental films don’t just inform,” said Karen Barkley, Wildsight Invermere’s Vice President and one of the festival organizers. “They can move us — out of our seats, out of complacency, and hopefully, into action. They remind us that small efforts in our own backyard connect to global change.”

The event doubles as a fundraiser for Wildsight Invermere’s local initiatives, supporting various wildlife and conservation projects, youth environmental education, and the promotion of responsible recreation. Every ticket sold helps ensure that the Columbia Valley remains a place where wild things — and wild ideas — can thrive.

Event Details

When: Saturday, November 15.
Where: Columbia Valley Centre, Invermere.
Doors Open: 5 p.m. | Films: 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Tickets: Available online and at the door

Buy the online viewing option here.

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