The Storyteller's Seasonal

01/15/2026

ATTENTION ANIMATORS, FILMMAKERS, AND MEDIA GURUS:)
THE WINTER SEASONAL IS COMING!

Be sure to RSVP your entry by or before January 27th, 2026
RSVP your entry, media team name and downloadable link to your project at [email protected]

We will be screening Pickford Film Center's Grand location Saturday, January 31st, 2026 at 130pm!
That’s right! On a weekend and in the daylight!

We are excited to host this community event and see what projects you all have in store!

12/18/2025

Good Storytelling can change peoples lives, offer fresh perspectives, inspire hope and imagination.
It can also create shared experiences that strengthen bonds between friends or family.

This holiday season, please consider donating a ticket to the Pickford Film Center’s ticket drive and help local families experience the magic of movies!🎄💪🏾🎅🏾

Also The Winter edition of the Storyteller’s season returns at the end of January! Get your films/ media projects ready!

11/07/2025

THE SEASONAL RETURNS! November 13th 830PM Pickford Film Center!

RSVP your entry to [email protected] !

10/31/2025

Ever wanted to check out some Bleedingham films but didnt feel like leaving the house?!
Well our Halloween Horrorthon Screening Starts at 3pm and has over 3 hours of content for your Halloween needs:)
This screening block is comprised from our 2025 Student Film and Five Minute Film Challenge Official selections!
It's only available for 24 hours!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

07/25/2025

Tonight was full of some amazing stories! Congrats to Jeffrey Townsend for his amazing musical short
NOT INVINCIBLE!

And thank you to all of the talented creators for sharing your projects with our community! The Seasonal will return in the fall so get your projects ready and let’s mingle!!

07/23/2025

Looking for something fun and inspiring to do? Look no further!

TOMORROW NIGHT: CELEBRATE LOCAL FILMMAKERS

Join us for a powerful evening of storytelling featuring short films from some of the Pacific Northwest’s most exciting voices:

GUNS by Ellen Clark

Not Invincible by Jeffery Townsend

The Hairpins by Fred Sodt

Heart in a Whirlpool by John Sodt

Tracing Imperfection by Brian Russell

Plus, a special screening of Clare Chun’s award-winning short Shelter In Place.

Don’t miss this one-night showcase of regional talent.
Tickets available now — link in bio or on our event page.

06/24/2025

FILMMAKERS! Don't forget to RSVP your entry to the summer edition of the Storyteller's Seasonal!
To RSVP email us at: [email protected]

The Storyteller’s Seasonal is a quarterly, hour-long event that consists of 5 to 15 minute films submitted from PNW filmmakers.
The Seasonal is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and cultivate the visual storytelling of filmmakers at all levels and also provide a venue where these visual storytellers can share their ideas in a supportive, fun and low-pressure environment.

So please do come and enjoy with us the creative endeavors of these local and emerging filmmakers!

NEXT SCREENING:
July 24th, 8:00PM Pickford Film Center
Bellingham, WA
FILM RSVP DEADLINE 7/21/2025

04/22/2025

Congrats to Lauren McClanahan for her win on the film Eclipse!

Also save the date folks we will be back July 24th for our summer edition! Plenty of time to get your projects in!
RSVP your entry to:
[email protected]

Hope to see ya there!

The Storyteller’s Seasonal is a quarterly, hour-long event that consists of 5-minute films submitted from students and DIY filmmakers from our area, and the filmmaker whose film wins the audience vote chooses the next Seasonal’s quarterly theme. The Seasonal is a wonderful opportunity to celebra...

04/17/2025

Hey Storytellers and local cinephiles!
Tonight is the night!
Join us at Pickford Film Center as we celebrate some great local films and the people who made them!

Hope to see ya there! Show starts at 830PM!

04/08/2025

The seasonal is coming!
Do you have a project 15 mins or less you want to screen to our local community?
RSVP your entry to [email protected] by April 14th!
The spring seasonal will screen at Pickford Film Center April 17th, 830pm!
Hope to see you there!