FHFF 2025 Festival Trailer
This 3-minute, 41-second trailer showcases all of the films featured at the 2025 Friday Harbor Film Festival that included attending filmmakers for live Q&A sessions following their screenings. Celebrate the creativity and passion behind this year’s selections and the inspiring conversations that connected filmmakers and audiences throughout the festival weekend.
COMING SOON
Explore what’s coming soon at Friday Harbor Film Festival—live film screenings, special events, and community gatherings. Find your next unforgettable experience.
FHFF Best of the Fest
JULY 17 - 7pm
San Juan Island Library &
Lopez Island Library
Parrot
Kindergarten
79 minutes | 2025
Amy Herdy
Jennifer Taylor O'Connor taught her Goffin's cockatoo, Ellie, to read — and in doing so, found her own voice. A story of healing, wonder, and the surprising science of interspecies communication, Parrot Kindergarten will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about the minds and hearts of animals.
Followed by a live Q&A with attending director Amy Herdy.
This is a free event. No RSVP or ticket required.
2026 BEST OF THE FEST
Each month from January through September, Friday Harbor Film Festival’s Best of the Fest brings award-winning and audience-favorite documentaries back to the screen—free of charge—on San Juan and Lopez Islands. These powerful films from the 2025 festival are paired with live or recorded Q&As that deepen the conversation and connect audiences directly with filmmakers and their stories. Explore the 2026 schedule and discover the films that captured hearts, sparked dialogue, and stood out as the very best of the fest.
NEWS & VIEWS
Stay connected with the latest from the Friday Harbor Film Festival. Explore news about upcoming screenings, filmmaker stories, festival updates, and opportunities to participate in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most inspiring documentary film events.
2026 BEST OF THE FEST
Free monthly screenings January - September on San Juan and Lopez Islands.
2025 Program Guide
Explore the 2025 Friday Harbor Film Festival Program Guide—a 60-page digital edition featuring all 34 feature films, 21 shorts, the Young Filmmakers Showcase, and special events like the Opening Night Gala and Filmmakers Forum. Relive the festival and discover the inspiring stories and filmmakers that made this year unforgettable.
Thank you, Volunteers!
You truly are the heart of the Friday Harbor Film Festival. Your energy, dedication, and smiles made FHFF 2025 an unforgettable success. From welcoming guests to supporting filmmakers and keeping every venue running smoothly, this year’s festival shined because of you. We couldn’t have done it without our incredible volunteer team!
2025 Presenting Sponsors
