Grab those aprés fits and throw on your winter tires - Whistler Film Festival is right around the corner!
As always, WFF is giving some major love to local creators this year, and we’re thrilled to see four BC-made films in the spotlight. These projects are bold, heartfelt, and bursting with that unmistakable West Coast energy. Take a peek below — you might just spot your next favourite filmmaker.
FORWARD
Dir. Nic Collar
Forward
Forward is a documentary that celebrates the power of adaptive adventure through the story of Clay March, a young man with cerebral palsy whose love for skiing, surfing, and the outdoors pushes the limits of possibility. Alongside his triplet brother Tanner, Clay’s journey is both personal and universal — a reminder that adventure is for everyone, no matter the barriers.
Mountain Culture
Wednesday, December 3
Maury Young Arts Centre
7:00 PM
STARWALKER
Dir. Corey Payette
Starwalker
Starwalker shines a spotlight on Star, a Two-Spirit Indigiqueer performer searching for belonging in East Vancouver’s drag scene. When they find the vibrant House of Borealis — a chosen family led by the radiant Mother Borealis — Star begins to heal, transform, and step fully into their power.
A celebration of Indigenous and queer resilience, Starwalker is a dazzling journey of music, movement, and chosen family — a love letter to authenticity, courage, and the joy of becoming who you are.
Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Feature
Thursday, December 4
Squamish Lil'Wat Cultural Centre
5:15 PM
REWILDERS
Dir. Marlene Rogers
Rewilders
Earth has lost more than 60% of its biodiversity since 1970 — but The Rewilders shows us there’s real hope. This sweeping documentary follows conservationists across Argentina, South Africa, Montana, and right here in BC as they bring keystone species back to the land: jaguars, elephants, bison, and salmon. Their efforts reveal a powerful truth — when animals return, ecosystems recover.
Visually stunning and deeply human, The Rewilders is a reminder that rewilding isn’t just conservation — it’s a path forward for the planet.
World Documentary
Saturday, December 6
Maury Young Arts Centre
2:15 PM
INFLUENCERS
Dir. Kurtis David Harder
Influencers
CW and her girlfriend head to a dreamy French countryside getaway — until Charlotte, a magnetic influencer, shows up and instantly shifts the energy. What starts as harmless envy spirals into a sharp, twisty game of obsession, manipulation, and blurred identities.
Set against stunning backdrops and powered by standout performances, Influencers is both a wild, stylish thrill ride and a smart satire about ambition, desire, and the seductive pull of digital fame.
Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Feature
Thursday, December 4
Rainbow Theatre
9:00 PM