As the lights dimmed and the final credits rolled, Vashon Island Film Festival 2025 came to a close at the Vashon Theatre — the beating heart of the weekend’s events. Over four days, the historic venue buzzed with anticipation, laughter, […]

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(The 2025 Vashon Island Film Fest runs August 7-10 on beautiful Vashon Island, just a ferry ride from Seattle. HtN has coverage coming your way like this Gamma Rays movie review by Alan Motley! Seen it? Join the conversation with HtN on our Letterboxd […]

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The short documentary block at this year’s Vashon Island Film Festival proved that powerful storytelling doesn’t require a feature-length runtime. Screening Friday morning at the Vashon Theatre, the five films in this program offered distinct perspectives and artistic approaches — […]

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(The 2025 Vashon Island Film Fest runs August 7-10 on beautiful Vashon Island, just a ferry ride from Seattle. HtN has coverage coming your way like this Shuffle movie review by Alan Motley! Seen it? Join the conversation with HtN on our Letterboxd Page.) There’s […]

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(The 2025 Vashon Island Film Fest runs August 7-10 on beautiful Vashon Island, just a ferry ride from Seattle. HtN has coverage coming your way like this Seeds movie review by Alan Motley! Seen it? Join the conversation with HtN on […]

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(The Vashon Island Film Festival ran August 8-11 on beautiful Vashon Island, WA. Check out Alan Motley’s review of Trust in Love. Seen it? Join the conversation with HtN on our Letterboxd Page.) Trust in Love closes its theatrical roadshow in Seattle […]

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As the Vashon Island Film Festival rolled into its final two days, the excitement and energy only seemed to grow. Saturday morning began with the early 10:30 AM Pacific Northwest premiere of Inheritance. Directed by Emily Moss Wilson, this powerful story […]

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Arriving on Vashon Island felt like stepping into a film set, where the landscape is a perfect blend of tranquility and creativity. My journey to the Vashon Island Film Festival began with a ferry ride that was more meditative than […]

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(The 3rd Annual Vashon Island Film Festival runs August 8-11 on the beautiful Seattle adjacent Vashon Island. Check out Alan Matley’s movie review of Bastards of Soul.) Imagine standing on the precipice of greatness, with the world at your feet and […]

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This weekend, Vashon Island will be the beating heart of the Pacific Northwest as it hosts the third annual Vashon Island Film Festival (VIFF) from August 8-11. Picture this: a charming island, a historic theater, and a community united by […]

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