We’re excited to announce the WILD FILM FEST!

While many festivals feature broad categories, Wild Film Fest is dedicated entirely to the outdoors. We showcase films that inspire adventure, connection, and exploration—whether it’s surfing the Aleutian Islands, trekking Kings Peak, traveling through Alaska, or saving waves in the Pacific. We’re passionate advocates for time spent outside and are here to celebrate films that share that same spirit.

We welcome documentary, narrative, travel, and cause-driven outdoor films.

Awards & Prizes

Best Documentary
Best Narrative
Best Adventure
Impact Award
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Student Film

Rules & Terms

Submission Guidelines: PLEASE READ!

• Please only submit your film if it pertains to our festival theme: adventure, exploration, nature, mountains, documentaries, surfing, ocean, environmentalism, and conservation ... aka your film is focused on the outdoors. If your film is broadly outside of these categories, you will be disqualified.
• Currently, we are accepting films that are 45 minutes or less.
• Only completed films within the past 2 years will be considered. We do not accept rough cuts or concepts.
• All films must be in English or include English subtitles.
• Entry fees are non-refundable.

No physical media will be accepted for submission. If made an official selection, please be ready to provide a digital screener for exhibition purposes.

Copyright & Exhibition Material: Wild Film Fest is not responsible for the origin of video and music content submitted by filmmakers. Legal responsibility and for any copyright infringement due to questionable origin of content belongs exclusively to the submitter/filmmaker. Submitting work that does not meet legal ownership of the filmmaker can result in immediate, non-refundable disqualification from consideration.