Nevada City Film Festival | Art & Entertainment in the Sierra

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Nevada City Wild & Scenic Film Festival

January 14th to the 24th, 2021

The Annual Nevada City Film Festival returns as an entirely virtual experience over eleven days. Over 100 films are handpicked for their artistry and audience appeal. The festival organizers look at approximately 100 other films from other festivals, distributors, film schools, and those they hear about through industry word of mouth.

"We look at the films first and foremost for excellence in storytelling. That's always been our major priority," said Jesse Locks, the festival director. Locks is guided by the idea that film is an art that brings people together — allowing them to talk about issues they may not be able to speak of; the idea that it's art somehow makes it easier.

FILM BRINGS THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Locks says that films that connect with their audience are an important part of their programming. The festival schedule offers an eclectic and wide array of films, selected to appeal to local filmmakers — from children's animated shorts and local angles to documentaries and full-length features with household names.

While the festival has always featured serious subject matter, this year, they tend to be many coming of age stories and films about social responsibilities.

For more information, contact the Nevada City Film Festival.