SWFF 2025

The SkeenaWild Film & Photo Festival is back for 2025!

Celebrating 14 Years of Wild Stories from the Skeena

We’re excited to announce the return of the SkeenaWild Film & Photo Festival for its 14th year!

Each year, SWFF brings together filmmakers, photographers, and nature-lovers to share their unique perspectives on life in the Skeena Watershed. This community-driven festival continues to grow, highlighting the talent, beauty, and creativity that define our region.

In 2024, we once again saw record-breaking submissions and sold-out screenings in Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Smithers, and Haida Gwaii. Over 450 people attended in person, with hundreds more watching online.

From heartfelt films about salmon and community to breathtaking images of wild landscapes, the festival showcased people’s deep connection to this place.

How It Works

We can’t wait to see what the Skeena means to you! 

• Submit your photo and/or film (limit of 1 per category) here before Oct. 15, 2025.

• Once all projects are received, finalist selection will begin. A group of judges representing Skeena communities selects the finalists from all photo and video entries. All selected finalists will be contacted by mid-October.

• SWFF will be shown in Terrace, BC, and other participating locations, and audience members will vote on their favourite films and photos. 

• Community votes are tallied after the tour, and all the winners will be announced in December.

• Cash prizes for the winner of each category.

Come be a part of a fun community initiative to inspire and showcase the beauty of the Skeena Watershed.

Photo Categories

• Wild People

• Wild Places

• Wild Things

• Youth (16 and under)

Film Categories

• Short Films (under 10 minutes in length)

• Feature Films (10-30 minutes in length)

• Youth (16 and under | under 10 minutes)

What are the defining qualities of an outstanding video? Use the following performance criteria as the standards by which films will be judged:

• Best Skeena

• Best Story

• Best Action

Photo Prizes

• Wild People – $100

• Wild Places – $100

• Wild Things – $100

• Youth (16 and under) – $100

Film Prizes

• Short Films – $205

• Feature Films – $300

• Youth – $250