Where activism gets inspired
Each year, Wild & Scenic Film Festival draws top filmmakers, celebrities, leading activists, social innovators, and well-known world adventurers to the historic downtown areas of Nevada City and Grass Valley, California.
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Film Viewers
Festival-goers can expect award-winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, and more.
Festival Volunteers
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is the successful event that it is because of all the hard working, dedicated volunteers who staff the myriad of roles necessary. All volunteer roles play a meaningful part in the festival production – and there’s something for all interests and skills.
WSFF Happenings
SYRCL's Wild & Scenic Film Festival Presents River Tales — An Offseason Screening Celebrating Rivers, Community, and 25 Years of Environmental Film
SYRCL invites the community to gather at the historic Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 PM for River Tales: a special offseason screening presented by the Wild & Scenic Film Festival. The evening brings together some of the most beloved films from the Wild & Scenic On Tour program, celebrating rivers, community action, and…
WSFF News & Updates
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WSFF Film Festival On Tour
We take the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour to more than 180 events each year, partnering with groups who are working to protect and restore the important places in their communities. Globally, Wild & Scenic On Tour generates critical funds and increases awareness for grassroots environmental causes.
Through its flagship festival and its On Tour program, Wild & Scenic reaches over 65,000 people annually. And every year we add new venues to the tour– more people see the films, more activists get inspired, and the groundswell for the environmental movement grows.
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Be Part of the Magic
We welcome you to join in on the festivities! There are lots of ways to take part in and support this incredible festival, such as: