Event

Opening Night: Maidentrip

Join us in the Brent Auditorium on Thursday, March 27 for our annual Opening Night Film, Awards, and Gala.

Maidentrip, presented by Capital Solution Services, is the awe-inspiring story of 14-year-old Laura Dekker who sets out on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. In the wake of a yearlong battle with Dutch authorities and intense media scrutiny, Laura now finds herself far from land, family, and unwanted attention. Director Jillian Schlesinger's debut feature amplifies Laura's brave, defiant voice through a mix of Laura's own video, voice recordings at sea, and intimate vérité footage.

Following the screening, we will remain at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts for our Opening Night Gala Reception. Mingle with the audience and filmmakers as we kick off this year's festival and get ready for a weekend filled with documentaries, special programs, and events.

Following the screening, we will remain at the Sebastopol Center for the Arts for our Opening Night Gala Reception. Mingle with the audience and filmmakers as we kick off this year's festival and get ready for a weekend filled with documentaries, special programs, and events.

(Ticket price includes Opening Night reception at Sebastopol Center for the Arts following the screening.)