Schedule
There's something for everyone at the inaugural year of the Poulsbo Film Festival! Whether you like horror, animation, drama, or documentaries, you'll be amazed at the different ways one can send and receive stories via the art of film. Thanks for coming along with us on this journey! *Keep in mind that all films are not rated. Parental discretion is advised.
Friday, October 14, 2022
Opening Night at
Western Red Brewing
6pm - 9:30pm | $25 per ticket
(Sold Out)
We'll be screening the feature film Provo accompanied by a local short film titled Paulsbo.
About Provo: A self-destructive ex-Mormon finds out her abusive father is on his deathbed and road trips to Utah to reckon with her past.
*All films are not rated, may contain adult themes, violence, and strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Children's Film Festival Seattle
Best of Fest Animation Program
at SEA Discovery Center
10am-11:30am | FREE (Sold Out)
Presented by the Children's Film Festival Seattle! This animated short films block is family friendly for kiddos of all ages.
This event is part of the 2022 Poulsbo Film Festival weekend and is being kindly donated to us thanks the partnership with CFFS director Kendra Ann Sherrill and the Northwest Film Forum. Kendra is also a judge for the Poulsbo Film Festival this year!
We're also partnering with the SEA Discovery Center as our very special host for this event! Thank you to Western Washington University and the entire staff at SEA Discovery Center for supporting the art of filmmaking and storytelling in our community.
This screening is free to attend. But we ask that you reserve your tickets/spots in advance. Thank you!
Student Short Film Block
at Griffin Gallery NW
11am - 12:50pm | $10
Selected Films:
Don't Walk Alone in the Dark
When walking alone at night, a young woman is faced with terrifying, yet friendly monsters. However, her desire to be helpful and kind leads her human neighbor to take advantage of her
kindness.
Yellow Brocade
When a beloved author dies under mysterious circumstances, two art students break into her house to find out what happened.
Suburban Fantasy
Tonight is the last night for Rocco in his Rhode Island hometown before leaving to study photography in New York, and he and his girlfriend Sofia have decided that they will continue dating in a long distance relationship. But as the night drags on, Rocco begins to second guess what he really wants - is he willing to give up everything that he's ever known in order to follow his dreams?
Keeping up with the Olympias
Zeus seeks answers while the gods of Olympus give their take on what happened and who may be at fault.
Between the Earth and the Sky
In a world where reincarnation is real, but commercialized as afterlife insurance, an old raccoon must say goodbye to his best friend, a young puppy, on his last day in the afterlife.
*All films are not rated, may contain adult themes, violence, and strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
Drama Short Film Block
at Moe's on Liberty Bay
1pm - 3:05pm | $15
Selected Films:
Sojourn
Aidan
STAY
Chimera
Swipe Right for Emotional Baggage
the fix
In The Event Of My Death
*All films are not rated, may contain adult themes, violence, and strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
*This is a historic building and is not wheelchair accessible. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Animation Short Film Block
at Griffin Gallery NW
3:30pm - 5pm | $10
Selected Films:
The Boy
The Cloaked Realm "Tunnel 23"
Amulet
MIDAS
Super Scar
*All films are not rated, may contain adult themes, violence, and strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
Thriller/Horror Short Film Block
at Moe's on Liberty Bay
6:15pm - 7:50pm | $15
Selected Films:
Death in a Box
A mysterious organic box appears floating above the ground just outside of town. Samara convinces her best friend Ava to check out the box and its sinister revelations quickly unfold.
Something Behind The Walls
A 1930s reporter travels to an isolated farm to investigate mysterious events and discovers an unspeakable nightmare behind the walls. Soon, the survival of the entire household is pitted against the horrific evil.
The Night Out
Set in the 1970s, two teen girls sneak out of town to have a crazy birthday celebration only to find that they are not alone.
Hangry
When teenage Rae realizes her stepfather has been stealing her mother's medication as her mother inches closer and closer to death, she has to make a decision regardless of her morality...Quiet. Calculated. Strong. And now fearless. LeRoy will find out who his stepdaughter is when her back is against the wall...literally.
Creepy Doll
A woman receives a mysterious gift.
*All films are not rated, may contain adult themes, violence, and strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
*This is a historic building and is not wheelchair accessible. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Feature Film Skagit with a Short
at Moe's on Liberty Bay
8:15pm - 10:45pm | $15
About Skagit
Four friends leave Seattle for a weekend in a remote, rain-soaked corner of Washington State's rustic Skagit Valley. The foreboding October landscape begins to warp their minds, plunging each of them into alternate realities where they must grapple with personal demons, sexual tensions, and a sinister natural world as they claw their way back to sanity.
The short film The Face Book will accompany the feature film.
*All films are not rated, may contain adult themes, violence, and strong language. Viewer discretion advised.
*This is a historic building and is not wheelchair accessible. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Sunday, October 16, 2022
Sunday Brunch Party at
State 42 Wines
11am - 1pm | $15
Join filmmakers, sponsors, and PFF VIPs during this fun gathering to celebrate the inaugural Poulsbo Film Festival. Food and drink tickets will be provided!
Located at:
18850 Front St
NE Poulsbo, WA 98370
Feature Film Remnants with a Short at Griffin Gallery NW
1pm - 3:25pm | $15
About Remnants
Three survivors trek north through a dystopian wasteland in hopes of finding safety and a deeper meaning to life.
Starring E.R. Ruiz (Sons of Anarchy, American Sniper) and Latin American TV stars Tavo Betancourt (4 million followers), Nashla Aguilar (1 million followers) and Inna Moll (1 million folllowers).
The heavy subject matter of the film is complimented by the innovative action sequences shot by daring cinematographer Alistair Fairbanks (Naked and Afraid). Masterfully edited by Stephen Kaiser-Pendergrast (Line of Descent, Verotika) and produced by the award-winning duo Jack Settipane and Dakota Kieras.
The short film The Breadwinners will accompany the feature film.
Documentary Shorts Block at
Moe's on Liberty Bay
3:40pm - 5:30pm | $15
Selected Films:
Yo Gleans
My Happy Place
This Land Is Part Of Us
The Maple Cutter
PAULSBO
Awards Ceremony & Closing Party at Moe's on Liberty Bay
6pm - 8:30pm | FREE
Join us for the awards ceremony and closing party at Moe's! We'll have snacks and drinks for sale (beer, wine, Non-Alcoholic options). Please reserve your ticket/spot for this event online. We have limited space. Thanks!
Awards and prizes will distributed to the best short film in each category based on juror scores. Feature films will have one overall winner in our inaugural year. There will also be a People's Choice Award presented to the film with the most votes.
- Best Drama Short
- Best Horror Short
- Best Student Short
- Best Documentary Short
- Best Animated Short
- Best Local Short (Washington State Only)
- People's Choice Award
- Best Feature Film