The Films 
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Among the official selections in the festival are

• Native Range - Three anglers and a dog encounter precisely none of these as they set out across the remote expanses of Utah in search of native cutthroat trout. 

• Fishing Diaries - Fishing Diaries from acclaimed filmmaker Vaidas Uselis, takes viewers to the breathtaking flats of the Seychelles, where angler Helmut Zaderer faces the challenge of landing massive GTs. 

• Silent Spotter -  explores the extraordinary life of Tommy Batun, a deaf and mute fly-fishing guide in Xcalak, Mexico. With wit, honesty, and a touch of irreverence, narrator Jesse Colten provides a glimpse into Tommy’s remarkable journey in the world of saltwater fly fishing.

• Time Will Tell - Paul Puckett’s impact on the fly-fishing, outdoor, and creative worlds is no secret. He wanted to be an artist since he was thirteen years old and the story of his rise to fame and popularity is a testament to the idea of following a dream and showing perseverance. Throughout his journey, Paul has had a unique guardian angel…time. 

• Above the Clouds - follows five friends as they embark on a challenging journey into Colorado’s alpine to test a groundbreaking AI tool. As they battle harsh conditions to document the first inland cutthroat trout for this innovative conservation program, the group discovers that their mission is about more than science. 

• New Beginnings - picks up the story of the iconic Casa Mar and introduces fly-fishing legends Chico Fernandez and Dan Blanton who together, with the late Peter Gorinsky, tell untold stories from the past, address current conservation challenges and uncover what the future of the area needs most. 

• Legacy - What happens when you lose your fishing buddy, business partner, your muse, and your loving wife all in one moment? Award-winning filmmaker Joshua Caldwell once again tackles the subjects of loss, healing, and recovery in the sweeping story of the life and legacy of fly-fishing’s best-known and influential couple, Barry and Cathy Beck.

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The  screening of all nine IF4 films will be on Wednesday, April 2nd at the Essex Cinema. 
 

Tickets can be purchased through the GET TICKETS link above, or at the door on a space-available basis. 

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