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As we celebrate the 34th edition of the Woods Hole Film Festival we would like to reflect on the our annual programming, bring in more filmmak-
past year and set the stage for the 35th. Over the last 12 months the Festival has expanded to
become a significant year-round cultural event in the community offering filmmakers and audi- ers and special guests to the summer festival, pro-
ences alike the opportunity to experience and celebrate independent film all year long. Each year, vide educational opportunities and ensure that
we anticipate with excitement the new experiences we will share as a community dedicated to the Festival remains a viable and integral part of
supporting independent film. the community.
Just as we are recovering from the impact of the pandemic, we now face new challenges from
external events. Public funding for the cultural sector has been reduced and we are not immune Donate
from these financial headwinds. Please consider giving a gift of $25, $50, $100 or
The pandemic’s effect on the film festival landscape is still being felt. Since 2020 we have been more. Every dollar donated goes back into the
working to adjust to the reality of presenting a film festival while simultaneously reconstructing Festival and into the Community.
the in-person festival experience. For the 34th Woods Hole Film Festival we are back to where we
were before the pandemic, moving another step closer to resembling the in-person experience Online: Visit www.woodsholefilmfestival.org and
that audiences were used to attending. For many reasons, this year’s Festival will be in person only make a donation on our website. You can also
and it is likely we will remain in person only for the foreseeable future. While we don’t know what make a donation on our Facebook page, or when
the future will bring for film festivals, our goal is to be nimble and adaptable. To do that, however, you purchase Festival tickets and passes online at
we need your financial support to make sure we can survive and thrive.
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Sprouting from a one-hour festival back in 1991 to becoming a perennial Top 50 festival in the
world is the result of the love, hard work, and dedication everyone involved brings to this event Purchase Festival Merchandise
every year. Everyone here at the Woods Hole Film Festival understands and appreciates that
support, which resulted in the festival being recognized as one of the Top 10 Summer Events in Visit our office andpick up a WHFF hat or t-shirt.
Massachusetts by the editors of Yankee Magazine two years in a row. You’ll look cool, and they make great gifts.
Doing anything worthwhile is always a challenge, but the rewards and the benefit to our Cape
Cod community are immeasurable. We’ve come a long way, and we’re not done yet... As we pres- Follow Us On Social Media
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The Woods Hole Film Festival: An annual eight-day independent film festival and the oldest film
festival on the Cape and Islands, filled with daily film screenings, Q&A sessions with visiting film- We here at the Woods Hole Film Festival are very
makers, topical panels, workshops, music events, parties, and special events.
proud to have been able to bring the best in
Dinner & A Movie: Two screenings every month from September through June, featuring some of independent film to our community for the past
the favorites from the previous years along with some new indie films. 34 years, and with your help, the next 34 will be
Best of the Fest: A collection of award-winning films from WHFF, presented even greater!
every fall, often at the Cotuit Center for the Arts.
Thank you,
As we continue to grow and evolve, the Woods Hole Film Festival will continue
to present the best in emerging independent film to audiences on Cape Cod The Woods Hole Film Festival
and around the world.
We thank you for your support!

3 4 Y ear s o f Independen t F ilm!
34 Years of Independent Film!

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