Call for Film Submissions: Lost Coast Film Contest

Showcase your creativity, support your community, and compete for prizes in the Lost Coast Film Contest. The Lost Coast Tourism Association invites filmmakers of all ages to participate in this exciting fundraiser celebrating local talent. Submit your film for a chance to win prizes and have your work showcased across Shelter Cove venues.

Submission Details
Deadline: February 1, 2025
Submission Fee: $25 per film
Requirements: Films must be 5–10 minutes long and family-friendly.

Complete the submission form and submit film by using below form.  Form includes name, age group (Elementary, Junior High, High School, Adult, Senior), film title, description, and runtime.

Why Participate?
Prizes: Weekly winner in each category will receive $50 cash prize. The overall Grand Prize Winner will win $100 at the Grand Finale on February 27, 2025.

Screenings: Films will be screened at local venues, with rotating categories to give every participant a spotlight. The Grand Finale at Gyppo Ale Mill will feature the weekly winners competing for the ultimate prize.

Support the Community: Every submission fee helps fund the Lost Coast Tourism Association’s eco-tourism and community initiatives.

Categories
Participants will compete within the following categories:
• Elementary School
• Junior High
• High School
• Adult
• Senior

Event Schedule
Screenings Begin: February 6, 2025

Weekly Venues:
February 6 th -Surf Point Coffe House
Februrary 13th -Mi Mochima
February 20th – Mario’s Marina Bar
Grand Finale: February 27, 2025, at Gyppo Ale Mill.

Become a Sponsor!
Support this community celebration and promote your business!
For just $100, sponsorship includes:

• Your name/logo featured at the beginning of each film screened.

• A thank you shout-out on all event social media promotions.

To become a sponsor, visit the Lost Coast Tourism Association website or contact us directly for details.

Get Involved
Submit your film today and help make the Lost Coast Film Contest an unforgettable celebration of creativity and community. Visit the Lost Coast Tourism Association website for submission forms, detailed instructions, and event updates.

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A celebration of local produce and goods, the Arcata Plaza comes alive on Saturday mornings. Live music, hot food to go, dozens of local producers selling seasonal veggies, meat and more pop up along the streets of the Plaza. Free entry.

​Open every Saturday, year round, rain or shine!

• April – November: 9am – 2pm
• December – March: 10am – 2pm

Hosted by the North Coast Growers Association.

Humboldt Roller Derby plays a double header against the Nor Cal Roller Girls and the California Derby Galaxy Supernovas at Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5pm, first game starts at 6pm. Second game to follow. Concessions and local brews available on site. Live band, DJ and much more!

Tickets available in advance for $12 at STIL, Wildberries Marketplace and www.humboldtrollerderby.com, and at the door for $15 until capacity is reached.

www.humboldtrollerderby.com

On your marks, get set, go! The 46th Foggy Bottom Milk Run marathon will take place on Sunday, March 10. Walk, jog or run through the picturesque Victorian Village of Ferndale in the verdant Eel River Valley.  The 2 mile starts at 2PM and the 4 mile starts at noon. All ages welcome, with prizes in school team divisions as well as age divisions.

Organized by the Six Rivers Running Club. Contact the race director at foggybottommilkrun@gmail.com.

Tattoo artists from across the country gather in Humboldt County every February for the Inked Hearts Tattoo Expo at Blue Lake Casino. Stay tuned for the artist line up! The Expo takes place February 14th-16th from 11:00 am – 10:00 pm. Attendees must be 18+ for tattoos and 16+ with parent or guardian for piercings.

Tickets and details are available online. 

Hosted by Ted and Amy Marks from Nor Cal Tattoo.

Every February, locals and visitors alike lace up their running shoes and take their marks for the Trinidad Clam Beach Run. The 5.75 mile race moves from the beautiful seaside town of Trinidad along the scenic coast, across Little River, and finally to Clam Beach. Celebrate with fellow participants on the beach with music, bon fire and a hot bowl of chili. All levels and ages are encouraged to sign up. Registration fee is $60.

For more information, and to register for the Run, visit: https://www.exploretrinidadca.com/tcbr

A Humboldt tradition for collectors and artists, alike, Humboldt Marble Weekend returns to the redwoods the weekend of February 13-16. The 3-day event includes artist showcases, meet the maker opportunities, glassblowing demonstrations and more. Over 60+ world class artists will be participating.

For details, visit www.humboldtmarbleweekend.com

First Saturday of the Month, 6-9pm

On the first Saturday of every month, Old Town Eureka transforms into myriad venues for music and art. Galleries, restaurants, bars and businesses welcome patrons and spectators with exhibits, demonstrations, live performances and more. Celebrating the work of local artists, Arts Alive is just one of the many ways that Humboldt County lives up to claim “most artists per capita.”

Full Event Details Here