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Friday Harbor Film Festival logo featuring a black orca whale leaping over the text 'FHFF Docs', representing a documentary film festival focused on stories that matter.
Text graphic reading 'Friday Harbor Documentary Film Festival' in bold all-caps, representing the official name of the annual film festival showcasing powerful documentary films.

October 23-26, 2025

2025 Program Guide

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The 2025 Friday Harbor Film Festival Program Guide is now online! Inside you’ll find details on 34 feature films, 21 shorts, the Young Filmmakers Showcase, and special events like the Opening Night Gala and Filmmakers Forum. A printed 60-page version will also be available in early October. Start exploring the festival and plan your weekend today!

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New This Year

  • 🎟 Reserved Seating! Every screening now offers advance seat selection. Pick your spot before the festival begins and walk in worry-free.

  • 🎥 One-Time-Only Screenings. Unlike previous years, each film will screen just once. With twice as many films in the lineup, this change ensures more variety and discovery opportunities.

  • 🍿 In-Theatre Only. There will be no online festival the week after. But stay tuned—big announcements about 2026 online programming are coming in January!

  • 🎬 Record Number of Filmmakers Attending. The majority of screenings will feature an in-person filmmaker Q&A. 

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Volunteers: The Heart of the Festival

Be part of the magic! Volunteers are the heart of the Friday Harbor Film Festival—earning film tickets, merch, and unforgettable experiences. Click below to see all opportunities and sign up for your shift!

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Film Guide & Schedule

Discover. Imagine. Reserve.

Plan your perfect festival weekend! Use the Film Guide to watch trailers, explore bios, and pick the pass that fits your plans. Then check the Schedule to see the weekend at a glance, coordinate with friends, and be ready to reserve your seats the moment your pass window opens.

2025 Presenting Sponsors

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