What is a film session?

This is a grouping of films and venues during the weekend. Wild & Scenic has five sessions: Friday evening, Saturday Morning cartoons, Saturday Morning & Afternoon, Saturday Evening, and Sunday Morning & Afternoon. When you buy a session pass you have access to all the venues open during that session. During any given session, there are 6 - 7 venues of films. Please note that most of the Special Events require a SEPARATE ticket. They are NOT inlcuded with any of the film session passes or Weekend Pass. However, the Friend of the Yuba Pass does include entry into ALL Special Events.

I really want to see a certain film. How can I make sure I get a seat?

Experienced film festival goers know that if there is a film you really want to see, get to that theater EARLY! Even if that film is playing in the middle or the end of a session, get there before the beginning of the session and stay there to make sure you get a seat.

Why can’t the festival guarantee me a seat at the film I want to see?

We can guarantee you a seat at one of the venues, but not at the one you may want. If you arrive at a venue that is full, please check with the volunteers at the door for available seating at other venues.


There are films I want to see playing at the same time. What should I do?

This year, 60 films are screening more than one time. The majority of Sunday’s films are repeats. And if you still don’t see everything you want, check the SYRCL office’s Festival Film Library at the end of January to rent 2010 films (and films from years past).

One of the coolest things about Wild & Scenic is meeting the great people behind the films. You’ll probably bump into them in one of the venues or around town (look for their special badges), or you can meet some of them after sessions and at our fabulous Gala Event.

On Saturday, 9am - 5pm, in two venues, you can learn more about the issues presented in the films and what you can do to help. And if you are a budding filmmaker, learn the secrets of industry professionals! And did we mention, that the workshops are FREE to the public? Plus, at both Activist Centers there will be booths representing local and national organizations, as well as local farms and food producers.

First of all, be sure to vote for it for the People’s Choice Award! And then, check out Film Sales at the Miners Foundry - many of the films will be available to buy. And don’t forget about SYRCL’s Film Fest Library mentioned above.

GOSH YES! We have music, awards, workshops, food, wine and beer, and even yoga!  There’s something for everyone. Check out the plethora of special events BY CLICKING HERE. Please note that the Dance Party, Wine Stroll, and Gala Event require a separate pass.

And finally, the festival is called “Wild & Scenic”, yet most of the films are not really nature or wildlife films ... why?

The film festival was named in honor of SYRCL’s successful campaign to achieve state Wild & Scenic status for 39 miles of the South Yuba River. That victory took many years, thousands of volunteer hours and dollars, and grassroots democracy on the river and at the Capitol. The film festival was born out of that spirit, and it continues to be an event that celebrates and inspires activism.

MORE FESTIVAL HINTS:

• Traveling to Nevada County? Check out www.nevadacitychamber.com & www.grassvalleychamber for lodging. For more about Nevada County & Nevada City, go to THIS PAGE.
• Please carpool! Check out http://wseff.erideshare.com (password: filmfest) to find or share a ride.
• Bring a chair pad.
• Bring your own water bottle and coffee cup (the festival does not sell bottled water).
• Bring extra cash to buy films, festival t-shirts, and food & drinks.
• While in Nevada County, be sure to try the many fabulous restaurants and visit the great shops!
• Be sure to say thanks to the hundreds of volunteers working this weekend - they work long hours to make this event successful!