Make the most of your Wild & Scenic Film Fest experience by planning ahead. Familiarize yourself with choice films, check the highlights, and organize your schedule so you don’t miss a beat.
For the last 18 years we’ve welcomed you to Nevada County, CA for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival every January. This year things are different, so we are bringing the festival to you! Starting today, through January 24 you will be able to watch the 2021 lineup of films from the comfort and safety of your home.
With the festival occurring over the course of 11 days with 24-hour a day access, we’ve worked to provide you with plenty of time to enjoy everything this year’s virtual event has to offer. During the event, you will be able to enjoy all the Wild & Scenic programming on our virtual festival site. We realize this is a big change for everyone but we are here to help guide you through this new experience.
While most films will be available to watch on-demand throughout the festival, be sure not to miss our live programming, special announcements, and other happenings that will help you have a diverse festival experience, connect with your fellow festival goers, and make the most of your virtual Wild & Scenic experience.

Hints, tips and answers to all of your “at home” film festival questions can be found on our FAQ page, including how to:
- Purchase your WSFF passes or tickets
- Use your pass to watch films and join workshops, chats and more, from home
- Cast your ballot for Audience Choice Award
- See the award-winners
- and much more
Visit the Virtual Catalog for the most up to date details on live programming taking place during the festival, including filmmaker Q&A sessions.
Join us in the Virtual Lobby to mingle with other attendees and filmmakers, toast at our daily 5-6pm Happy Hour, or get some assistance from our staff.
- The following video explains how to purchase a pass as well as navigate the virtual festival.
- Not finding what you need? Look for the "Chat" icon on our website.
Thurs. Jan 14
3:30-5pm: Media Lounge Livestream with Elisa Parker
Fri. Jan 15
6:00-6:30pm: Filmmaker Q&A – Entangled
Sat. Jan 16
10:00-11:00am: Author Talk: Abalone: the remarkable history and uncertain future of California’s iconic shellfish
1:00-2:00pm: Workshop – The Ecology of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
4:00-5:00pm: Workshop – Never Rest: A Conversation with Abbie Dillen, President of Earthjustice
6:00pm – 6:45pm: World Premiere River’s End livestream panel discussion
Sun. Jan 17
10:00-11:00am: Steph Littlebird Fogel live drawing
1:00-2:00pm: Workshop – From Concept to Breaking Ground: A How-To Guide to River Restoration
4:00-5:00pm: Workshop – Community Sense-making and Visioning in the Wake of Disruption
6:00-6:30pm: Filmmaker Q&A – Current Sea
Mon. Jan 18
6:00-6:30pm: Filmmaker Q&A – Sovereign Soil
Tues. Jan 19
6:00-6:30pm: Filmmaker Q&A – Public Trust
Wed. Jan 20
6:00-6:30pm: Filmmaker Q&A – Pushed up the Mountain
Thurs. Jan 21
6:00-6:30pm: Filmmaker Q&A – Overland
Fri. Jan 22
4:00-5:00pm: Youth Workshop – Community Healing with Jada Imani
Sat. Jan 23
1:00-2:00pm: Workshop – Nevada County Cannabis in 2021 – Where are we now?
4:00-5:00pm Workshop – Mining Gold Again in Nevada County?