What People Are Saying About CASCADIA
Testimonials
Jules Koostachin, Indigenous Director (Canada)
“It was a proud moment for my film Headhunt Revisited: With Brush, Canvas and Camera to be screened at the 2018 CASCADIA International Film Festival. I came home from the beautiful City of Bellingham with feelings of connection and inspiration with and by the other fabulous female directors who attended the festival. Cheryl Crooks and her team did an amazing job of making all of us feel welcomed and special. The evening events were not just fun, but engaging with the guest speaker, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, the first African-American President for the Academy of Motion Arts and Sciences.” – Michele Westmorland, “Women of Silk Road”
“I’ve been a part of the festival twice now, and every time I participate, I am always impressed with the professionalism and most importantly welcoming atmosphere! The programs are exceptional because I find that they really delve into the diversity of the filmic/storytelling process.” – Jules Koostachin, Indigenous director
Directors Michele Westmorland & Yassamin Maleknasr
Heidi Kumao, Filmmaker, Associate Professor at the Stamps School of Art & Design
“At Doctober (2015) I screened my film, “Swallowed Whole” and had a very lively Q&A discussion. After hearing all the gorey details about how the film was made and what it was about (breaking my back), the audience requested that we screen it AGAIN. I have never had that happen!” – Heidi Kumao
“I particularly enjoyed taking part in the Panel Discussion on ‘Women and the Celluloid Ceiling’ which I believe was extremely informative and stimulating for young people starting off in the film industry.” – Ariadna Ochrymovych
Ariadna Ochrymovych, Director & Producer, Black Sea Media Inc.
Aurora Alange
“It was such a pleasure spending time with everyone involved and taking in the beauty of Bellingham. I certainly hope to come back one day! CASCADIA is off to an amazing start and I would love to support the festival for years to come.” – Aurora Alange
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What Director Carrie Schrader
Is Saying About CASCADIA
We were honored to present The Founders by director Carrie Schrader at our April 2017 Film Festival. Here’s what she had to say about her experience with us. Thank you to Talking to Crows for producing this video.
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival Script Studio Testimonial
Writer/Directors More Raca of Russia and Sandy Wolfe of Whatcom County, Washington share why they appreciated participating in our Script Studio Session during the April 2017 Festival.
CASCADIA Film Festival 2017
Director Natalie Fedak
Director of the documentary short, 3022 ft, Natalie Fedak speaks on her experience as one of the inaugural class of women directors at the 2017 CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival.
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