The Lhatsik Harutkshi (Moving Stories) Wiyot Film Festival will be held on Friday, November 20, and Saturday, November 21. The festival will open at the historic Eureka Theater on Friday, November 20, and continue at the Arcata Theater Lounge on Saturday, November 21.

Now in its third year, the festival showcases films that raise awareness of contemporary Indigenous cultures, languages, and movements. The festival also serves as a fundraiser for the Wiyot Tribe's Cultural Department while supporting local, national, and international Indigenous filmmakers.

Held at a time of year when few other events take place, our goal is to grow this festival into a premier destination for both local and out-of-town film enthusiasts. The event is open to the public, welcoming people of all backgrounds. By accepting both local and international submissions, we aim to reach global audiences, sharing the richness of contemporary Wiyot culture and language while raising awareness of the pressing Indigenous issues of our time.

There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door. All entry and submission fees are waived for Wiyot Tribal members.

Rules & Terms

All films must be Native, First Peoples, and Indigenous-made. Key members of the creative team must have significant artistic and administrative contributions to the project and be from recognized Indigenous nations. Within the United States, all filmmakers must share their affiliated tribal nation. International Indigenous filmmakers from Canada, New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and other regions, must identify from an Indigenous nation within their respective communities.

All genres, narratives, story forms, are accepted and encouraged. This is a family-friendly event, all content should be acceptable for general audiences. Non-English films must have English subtitles.

We have limited programming time and space. Submissions must be within 1min-25min. Significant care and consideration will be taken for all films submitted through our open submission to ensure an equitable and fair experience.

ENTRY FORMATS
1. All entries - Formats accepted for festival exhibition:
Digital Files
-1920x1080p
-MPEG-4 (H.264) in an mp4 container
-M4V and MOV (Mp4 is preferred)
3. Films should be presented in their original language with English language subtitles.
4. Please specify sound mix on your application. Left/Right Mix preferred

This is a drug and alcohol free event. Any persons in violation of this policy will be removed from the premises