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"Even as our country and the world move through a dark time of violence and political upheavals, the steady stream of fascinating, personal, innovative expression in film endures. We are committed to finding the cream of the crop, evaluating each film on its own merits and bringing together a community of inspired, inspiring, visionary filmmakers," Director of Programming Paul Sbrizzi.

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Wed. May 20 at 6:30pm

We open our festival with the presentation of the Sierra Spirit Award to Academy Award®-winning actress Marlee Matlin, as part of a special 40th anniversary screening of "Children of a Lesser God," including a moderated conversation about her career.

"We are honored to celebrate this year's Sierra Spirit Award recipient Marlee Matlin, whose groundbreaking career has redefined representation and expanded what is possible in film."

Marlee Matlin is the youngest person to receive an Academy Award for Best Actress. Her other credits include Academy Award Best Picture winner "Coda," "Reasonable Doubts," which earned her two Golden Globe Award nominations and a People's Choice Award, "West Wing," and "The L Word." She also received four Emmy nominations for her work on "Seinfeld," "Picket Fences," "The Practice," and "Law and Order: SVU." Matlin became the first deaf person to join the DGA, with her directorial debut for the series "Accused."

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A new addition to the festival is Reel Flavors & Fine Vines, a wine and food pairing event to be held with winemaker Rachel Stellareese Davies of Stellareese Wine of Napa Valley and amuse-bouches from the House Chef at the new Limelight Mammoth Hotel & Residences which features luxury hotel rooms and residences just steps from the village gondola and Mammoth Ski Area

Saturday May 23rd 2:45pm
VIP PASS Holders $65.00
Individual Tickets $85.00 Available starting May 10th

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CLOSING NIGHT - NUISANCE BEAR

Sun. May 24 at 7:00 pm
Directed by Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman.
Run Time 90 mins

Nuisance Bear (Canada, USA, UK) - A polar bear's traditional migration path leads it into populated areas, sparking conflict between human interests and wild nature as the animal struggles to survive in a changing world. Directed by Gabriela Osio Vanden and Jack Weisman.  Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner

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SPONSOR A SCREENING!

There's still time to put your name out there! Sponsorship of a screening is still available for a limited time. Your organization or family or group can have your name added to the program, seen by all attendees, and on screen before the film. Look at our schedule and see what fits with your group. For more information reach out to Shira Dubrovner at [email protected] You too can be part of this year's festival in a significant way.