Every year at the heart of the San Juan Islands, film enthusiasts gather in this northwest corner of Washington for the Orcas Island Film Festival. Venturing from near and far, by ferry or by plane, visitors embark on this five-day festival which features a lineup ranging from acclaimed international films to highly anticipated upcoming releases. Those fortunate enough to make the trip to this festival are simultaneously immersed in the world of cinema and the lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
Some of the most anticipated films of the 2025 Orcas Island Film Festival include It Was Just an Accident, No Other Choice, and Nouvelle Vague, while it opened with Christy and closed with a sold-out screening of Hamnet. From our time at the festival’s last two days, here are the six films we were able to catch.
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