Poulsbo Film Festival Foundation

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LXCL:The Poulsbo Film Festival Foundation promotes independent filmmaking by providing community programming and supporting budding filmmakers. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we aim to foster creativity and collaboration in the film community.

The 4th Annual Poulsbo Film Festival. October 10-12, 2025

Poulsbo Film Festival

Cheers! Your bar purchases support the Poulsbo Film Festival in our first year as a 501c3 Non-Profit.

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Now a 501(c)3 Nonprofit, the Poulsbo Film Festival Foundation is accepting donations to build more community programming and further support student filmmakers. Thank you for your support!

Now a 501(c)3 Nonprofit, the Poulsbo Film Festival Foundation is accepting donations to build more community programming and further support student filmmakers. Thank you for your support!

Join us for opening night of the 5th Annual Poulsbo Film Festival 🎬 as we open a weekend of celebrating independent storytelling and the filmmakers behind each project. This evening sets the tone for three days of unique shorts and features from all across the world! The opening night program will include a music video titled &quot;Self Soothing&quot; by Scarves, the Animation Shorts Block, and the feature film Death Diving with Asbj&oslash;rg&nbsp;(filmmakers will be in attendance all the way from Norway and California). 5pm - Doors Open6pm - Music Video | Self Soothing by Scarves6:05pm - Opening Announcements&nbsp;6:30pm - Land Acknowledgement&nbsp;6:45pm - Animations Shorts | A Classical Spasm, Eve, Not a Hero by Accident, Sunspark7:15pm - Animation Shorts Q &amp; A7:30pm - Feature Film | Death Diving with Asbj&oslash;rg8:30pm - Filmmaker Q &amp; A9:30pm - That&#39;s a Wrap! Connect with filmmakers, movie buffs, and neighbors as we celebrate diverse voices on screen. Your presence helps grow Poulsbo&rsquo;s arts and culture scene and keeps our community festival thriving. 🌟 <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/</a>

5th Annual Poulsbo Film Festival Opening Night

Student Short Film Block 🎬 invites budding filmmakers to share bold, honest stories on the big screen!&nbsp; There are six films in this block:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Off Chorus</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Untainted Sky</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Dying Tree</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">You Are Not Alone</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">My Name Is Dania</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Hard Way Home</li></ul>Doors will open at 10:15am and the screening will begin at 10:45am.&nbsp; Thank you for supporting our up and coming storytellers at the Poulsbo Film Festival this year! * All films are unrated and may contain triggering content. Viewer discretion is advised. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/</a>

Student Short Film Block

Drama Shorts Block A 🎬 brings short narrative films to the big screen!&nbsp; We have seven films in this block:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shoot, Shovel and Shut Up</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Top</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Empathy Rehearsals</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Private Browser</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Miss Arlene</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Embrace of a Bird</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Gumby</li></ul>Hosted at the Poulsbo Regal Cinemas, this block celebrates a diverse group of short films with a handful of filmmakers in attendance!&nbsp; Doors will open at 12:30pm and the screening will start at 12:40pm. * All films are unrated and may contain triggering content. Viewer discretion is advised. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/</a> We are a 501c3 nonprofit! Thank you for your support!

Drama Shorts Block A

Experience documentary filmmaking at PFF this year 🎬&nbsp; This shorts block will be screening six films:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Discovering The Secret World Of Comics</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Paper Trail</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Moving the Needle</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">From Croatia, With Love</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Threads of Gold</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sound Again</li></ul>Doors will open at 2:50pm and the screening will start at 3pm.&nbsp; This film block reflects our mission to bring diverse stories and their creators to Poulsbo for a shared weekend of film, conversation, and small‑town charm. Join PFF, stay for the Q&amp;As, and connect with filmmakers at the event.&nbsp; * All films are unrated and may contain triggering content. Viewer discretion is advised. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/</a>

Documentary Shorts Block

Horror Shorts Night &ndash; THE BEGINNING and THE RETURN brings thrills and chills to the big screen, showcasing filmmakers who have a darker half to share with the audience. 👻 This year we&#39;re lucky enough to have two horror shorts blocks, back to back on Saturday night.&nbsp; We&#39;ll have a few ways for our guests to enjoy the horror shorts program. You can buy a ticket to THE BEGINNING, THE RETURN, or BOTH! THE BEGINNING has six shorts:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">The Mrs. Wolf Show</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dotted Line</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Embrace</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Creepy Doll and the Zoom Meeting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Before The Sky Took Him</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Best Friend Material</li></ul>THE RETURN has six shorts:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Lady of the Lake</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Puppy</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Diplopia</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nail in The Coffin</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hunting Trip</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Look At This Freak</li></ul>Doors for THE BEGINNING will open at 6pm and the show will start at 6:20pm. Doors for THE RETURN&nbsp;will open at 7:25pm and the show will start at 7:35pm. * All films are unrated and may contain triggering content. Viewer discretion is advised. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/</a>

Horror Shorts at PFF

Dama Shorts Block B brings another stellar group of short dramatic narratives to the screen at the Poulsbo Regal Cinemas. 🎬. Each film offers a unique vision and voice. This block has seven films:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Something Pointless</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Brothers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Against The Odds</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Backwards K</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sarah Stonemaker, 86 News</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Rough Ways</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">A Girl Called Alice</li></ul>Doors will open at 11:45am and the show will start at 12:10pm in Auditorium #1. Be sure to arrive early for concessions! By attending, you&rsquo;re helping us celebrate diverse stories and welcome filmmakers to connect through Q&amp;As, conversations, and shared love of stories. Settle in, discover new perspectives, and enjoy the Poulsbo Film Festival! * All films are unrated and may contain triggering content. Viewer discretion is advised. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/</a>

Drama Shorts Block B

Get your comedy fix at PFF! Enjoy some laughs as we screen seven films from independent storytellers. Each film brings its own voice, timing, and sense of humor.&nbsp; Here are the seven films in this block:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Cheesecake</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fantistic 4x2</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Belonging</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shuvit</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Waking Up From a Nap on a Long Day of Doing Nothing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How To Replace A Heart</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Curse Of The Were-Alien</li></ul>By coming to this block, you help us welcome filmmakers, spark conversations, and keep diverse stories on the big screen in front of big audiences 🎬. Reserve your spot and share the laughs with your community.&nbsp; Thank you for your support!&nbsp; * All films are unrated and may contain triggering content. Viewer discretion is advised. <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/</a>

Comedy Shorts Block

Reservation Redemption is a micro feature film showcased as part of the Poulsbo Film Festival&rsquo;s commitment to independent film and diverse storytelling. 🎬 Reservation Redemption tells the powerful story of Chief Marchand Rice, a man who journeyed from a life sentence for murder to becoming a voice of hope, healing, and transformation. Raised on the Yakama Reservation, Chief&rsquo;s early life was marked by struggle, loss, and a cycle of self-destruction that ultimately led to his incarceration&mdash;and a trial where he came within one juror of receiving the death penalty at 17 years old. Written and Directed by Brenda Fisher and produced by Blake Pickens. By buying a ticket, you&rsquo;re supporting filmmakers who bring fresh voices and perspectives to audiences across the world just like you. Thank you for supporting the arts.&nbsp; Doors will open at 4:20pm and the show will start at 4:30pm. * All films are unrated and may contain triggering content. Viewer discretion is advised.

Feature Film - Reservation Redemption

You&#39;re a star!&nbsp;Get the complete experience at the 5th Annual Poulsbo Film Festival with your All Access Pass from October 9 - 11 at the Poulsbo Regal Cinemas. Join filmmakers and neighbors as we celebrate diverse stories from across the world with 53 films, discussions, and small‑town vibes. Your purchase supports our mission to grow Poulsbo&rsquo;s arts and culture scene and keep independent film thriving in our region. The All Access Pass will get you into all the screenings and special events of your choosing!&nbsp; Along with your all access pass you&#39;ll also receive one t-shirt, one poster, a $25 gift card to Regal, and drink tickets to the brunch and wrap party. Note: This pass also gets you into the opening night event. Huzzah!Thank you for supporting independent film and arts &amp; culture in our community! <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.poulsbofilmfestival.com/</a>

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Student Short Film Block

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Drama Shorts Block A

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Horror Shorts at PFF

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Feature Film - Reservation Redemption

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