For some, the holy grail is the most colorful and largest arctic char in the whole world. From the film, Seriously North, by InTents Media Group.
Contributed by Ben Rowell
International Fly Fishing Film Festival
9/28/2018 – 7:30PM
International Fly Fishing Film Festival® - IF4™
The Glenn Massay Theater
8295 E College Dr. Palmer
Tickets: $15 Adv. $18 @Door
I know the silver salmon fishing is hot right now and the big rainbow trout are about to come out to play, but I need to tell you about what has become a fall tradition in the Mat-Su Valley. It’s the International Fly Fishing Film Festival and it’s returning to Palmer on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 7:30pm at The Glenn Massay Theater.
IF4™ consists of short and feature-length films produced by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe, showcasing the passion, lifestyle and culture of fly fishing. The films at this popular event are capturing the attention of anglers around the world. IF4™ contains exclusive content and is a must-see experience!
“We're truly international,” confirms Jennifer Bird, publisher of the award-winning Fly Fusion, Canada's premium fly angling magazine which presents the annual film festival. “The festival is more about the experience of fly fishing than catching fish. It examines why people fly fish rather than how, when or where through storytelling and narrative.”
In the heart of the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest in search of giant peacock bass. From the film, Rio de Gigantes, by Todd Moen.
Mikey Weir of BURL Productions was stoked to be shooting his film DIYAK, an Official IF4™ Selection, in Alaska. “I knew the fishing in Alaska would be good, but I didn't know it would be this good! For me, it was just as much about the adventure as it was the fishing. When a couple buddies asked if I wanted to join a 100-mile wilderness float in a remote corner of Alaska, I didn't hesitate. There's not much that beats floating down a river with your good buddies, camping wherever you want and fishing all day. It's not an easy trip though… …but for us, the reward outweighed the risk. The mouse bite was epic and the fishing from top to bottom was all-time.”
In addition to the show in Palmer, IF4™ will be screening on Friday, September 21st at 49th State Brewing Co. in Anchorage.
Join us for 9 exciting films and great giveaways! Advance tickets are $15.00 and are available at Mossy’s Fly Shop and www.flyfilmfest.com. Tickets will be available at the door for $18.00 if available.
IF4™ is sponsored locally by Mossy’s Fly Shop, Cache Camper Manufacturing, Inc., FisheWear, Highway 3 Angler and Trout Unlimited Southcentral Alaska Chapter.
Trailers and film descriptions are available at www.flyfilmfest.com/films/.
