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Love nature? Adventure? Movies? Then don't miss the Wild and Scenic Film Festival when it stops by Monterey on its world tour. This event features 13 films about conservation, wilderness, adventure, and the great outdoors. Sit back and watch some amazing films and listen to guest speakers such educator and ecologist Nikki Nedeff or award-winning filmmaker Sinuhe Xavier.
All proceeds will benefit the Ventana Wilderness Alliance and wilderness stewardship work (think trail maintenance and Leave No Trace training) in the Big Sur backcountry. Buy raffle tickets to win some cool prizes, including an REI tent, Patagonia outdoor clothing, and more. The Wild and Scenic Film Festival will leave you feeling inspired and itching to reconnect with nature, so don't miss this one! Buy tickets to the Wild & Scenic Film Festival here. Call (831) 423-3191 for more details.
Some of the films featured that night include:
Drawn, the feature presentation, is an inspiring story of one man's search for meaning and adventure and his drawings that captured the meaningful moments on his travels all across the globe.
Brilliant Darkness, a tale of firefly conservation in Japan and the U.S. and an exploration of the importance of nighttime in animal biology and life cycles.
Teton Hooping Contingency, a cheerful documentary that aims to spread the word about high-altitude hula hooping. Climb a mountain and hoop on the peak: what could be more fun?
Monterey Golden State Theatre, 417 Alvarado St., Monterey. 6pm doors open, 7pm show starts. $20 in advance, $25 for tickets at the door.
Photo via Vimeo from trailer for Drawn.
Drawn trailer from Jeremy Collins on Vimeo.
