5Point Film Festival 2011

Oh, the places we will go...

From the Valley of Keketuohai to the Canadian Arctic to the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro, the fourth annual 5Point Film Festival will take you there. Prepare to visit wild, wondrous places, through the lens and through the imaginations of our talented filmmakers. 

An unprecedented level of collaboration, connection and creativity provide the fuel for this year's festival. The power of story is revealed in Jeremy Collins' The Wolf and the Medallionon Saturday night, our keynote presentation and world premiere scored to live music (with an encore screening on Sunday). Renowned artist Vik Muniz paints a moving picture in Waste Land, and three very brave Scandinavians, the Baffin Babes, tell tall tales of 80 days in the Arctic.

And that's just the tip of the iceberg...

Throughout the festival, you will be transported to new places in unexpected ways. The 5Point Gallery Show continues this spring with "the more i see..." exhibit by our featured photographer, Cory Richards, on display at Phat Thai on Main Street, April 6 − May 1. Don't pass up the chance to gather 'round the proverbial campfire during our first-ever Campfire Stories event on Saturday for intimate "Adventures From the Edge and Back" shared by some of our festival guests.

5Point's inaugural Dream Project scholarship winners will also be on hand. A real dream of mine since the beginning, the Dream Project enables Valley youth to follow their outdoor passions. Three outstanding high school recipients will soon embark on adventures around the world.

This year, and every year, the 5Point Film Festival would not be possible without the shared vision and support of Patagonia. A true partner, Patagonia has been with us every step of the way, going above and beyond and working collectively to maintain the spirit and the soul of this festival. Thank you for your continued dedication and support.

And lastly, a big THANK YOU to all of our tremendous sponsors and volunteers. Your steadfast commitment ensures the 5Point Film Festival will continue to promote passion with a conscience. You make it possible to bring our community together in one place, at one time, to celebrate our common spirit. And in a time that pays witness to catastrophic and life-changing devastation in other areas of the world, I am especially thankful for this opportunity to celebrate the life we have cultivated in this Valley.

Let's spend some magical days together,

Julie Kennedy
Festival Founder