Wild & Scenic Film Festival

We are ecstatic to announce our 2023 Award Winners! This year’s award-winning films were chosen from a field of 22 features and 104 short films by a dedicated team of jurists.  Wild & Scenic is proud to present this year’s “Yuby Awards” to the following films: BEST OF FESTIVAL Path of the Panther MOST INSPIRING ADVENTURE FILM This is Beth SPIRIT […]

Nevada City, CA — From February 16th to the 20th, the South Yuba River Citizens League’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns as an in-person event in Nevada City and Grass Valley. The 2023 edition will feature a program including 22 features and 104 short films, continuing to bring together top filmmakers, activists, and social […]

NEVADA CITY, CA.  (Dec. 15, 2022) – The South Yuba Rivers Citizens League’s (SRYCL) Wild & Scenic Film Festival has unveiled its full 2023 lineup of over 100 environmental and adventure films to be shown at its 21st annual event from February 16th to February 20th, 2023.   The full lineup of films along with the […]

NEVADA CITY, CA.  (Nov. 25, 2022) – The South Yuba Rivers Citizens League’s (SRYCL) Wild & Scenic Film Festival has announced a preview of its 2023 lineup of environmental and adventure films to be shown at its 21st annual event happening February 16-20, 2023.  Festival passes with special early bird pricing are now on sale. There […]

NEVADA CITY, CA. (July 7, 2022) – The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, in collaboration with Nevada County Arts Council, invites local and regional artists to submit their environmental artwork for consideration in the 21st annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival Art Exhibition, taking place February 16-20, 2023. Wild & Scenic uses environmental and adventure films […]

NEVADA CITY, CA.  (April 29, 2022) –  After two decades of holding festivities in mid-January, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF), produced by the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), is announcing a change in festival dates. In 2023, the festival will be held President’s Day weekend, February 16-20. “The decision to change the […]

NEVADA CITY, CA.  (April 5, 2022) – After having to postpone in-person festivities this January, Wild & Scenic Film Festival is looking forward to returning to theaters to celebrate Earth Day Weekend with several film screenings and special events. On the morning of Saturday, April 23rd, join for Family-Friendly program of films at the Del Oro […]

The 20th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival is rapidly coming to a close! What an incredibly inspiring 11 days, full of amazing humans celebrating captivating stories and calls to action from around the globe. From the art reception and excursions to the workshops and filmmaker chats, this year’s Wild & Scenic was full of inspiration. The […]

NEVADA CITY, CA.  (Jan. 13, 2022) – The South Yuba Rivers Citizens League’s (SRYCL) Wild & Scenic Film Festival has unveiled its 2022 trailer, featuring moments from many of the films to be shown at its 20th annual event happening online in a virtual format January 13-23, 2022.  Watch the 2022 trailer here: Passes and tickets for […]

Wild & Scenic Film Festival is happy to announce “Currents of Hope” has been chosen as the theme for its 20th anniversary. The theme speaks to momentum toward a brighter future. Coming out of what has been a challenging year for all, we are eager to return to an in-person festival and feel optimistic about […]

NEVADA CITY, CA.  (April 16th, 2021) –  A production of the South Yuba River Citizens League, Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) is pleased to open film submissions for the 20th annual festival in January 2022. WSFF showcases environmental and adventure films that illustrate the earth’s beauty, the challenges facing our planet, and the work […]

NEVADA CITY, CA. (Jan. 25, 2021) – The 19th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival has officially come to a close! What an incredibly inspiring 11 days, full of amazing humans celebrating captivating stories and calls to action from around the globe. From the art reception and excursions to the workshops and filmmaker Q&As, this year’s Wild & […]

NEVADA CITY, CA. (Jan. 12, 2021) – The South Yuba Rivers Citizens League’s (SYRCL) Wild & Scenic Film Festival kicks off its 19th annual event this Thursday, January 14th. For almost two decades, Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF) has welcomed audiences to Nevada County, CA for its annual event every January. This year things are different, […]

September 4, 2020 – The Wild & Scenic Film Festival, in collaboration with Nevada County Arts Council, is once again inviting artists from far and wide to submit their environmental artwork for possible inclusion at the 19th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, kicking off virtually January 14, 2021. “This year’s exhibition will look a […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. May 28, 2020 – Wild & Scenic Film Festival’s “Foodie Films” will be showcased in a Live Virtual Event on the evening of Friday, June 5th in partnership with BriarPatch Food Co-op. The event will feature a selection of past Wild & Scenic Official Selections relating to food and farming. These films will […]