Local Sightings Film Festival 2023

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5 films in package
Artemis
"Artemis" follows Jacqueline as she hunts through her third trimester of pregnancy.
Morning: Yukon River
The mist rises on the Yukon River.
The Runner
After suffering from suicidal depression, Darius Sam, a 20-year-old from Lower Nicola First Nation, finds running as a catalyst for transformation. Within a matter of months, he attempts a 100-mile ultramarathon in subzero temperatures to raise awareness for addiction and mental health in his community.
No Getting Out
A lonely woman roams a post apocalyptic wasteland in search of human life in this video for Seattle rock band Smokey Brights.
When the Man Comes Around
An exploration of the inextricable relationship between love and capital, "When the Man Comes Around" traces the whirlwind romance between a cowboy and a trans camgirl.
Closed captions available

What is a Western? In these modern riffs on the genre, film subjects (real and fictional) journey across rugged landscapes (literally and metaphorically). Whether they’re hunting while pregnant or running 100 miles, each searches for freedom and agency in the modern West. (55 min TRT)



Watch this program in person at NWFF, Sep. 20 at 7pm. VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON, and HYBRID (virtual AND in-person) Festival Passes and Individual Tickets are available!


⚠️ Please note: NWFF patrons will be required to wear masks that cover both nose and mouth while in the building. Disposable masks are available at the door for those who need them. We are not currently checking vaccination cards. Read full Covid policies here.

Artemis follows Jacqueline through her third trimester of pregnancy as she hunts through the wilds of Montana. Her pregnancy story takes a turn, keeping the audience on the edge of their seat, with a collective sigh of relief when "we got the baby."

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    20 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Northwest Premiere
  • Director
    Paige Williams, Elizabeth Stegmaier
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