Special Events and Dialogues

Featured events and dialogues complement the extraordinary slate of films and serve to further illuminate the many cultures celebrated at this year’s Margaret Mead Film Festival. These special programs offer audiences a forum for dynamic conversations about festival themes, close looks at unique collaborations, and opportunities to engage with artists and scholars.

Event Collectively in Conversation Join the filmmakers and leaders of Appalshop, Kartemquin, and Pacific Islanders in Communications for a lively conversation about... Sunday, October 20 Event The Power of First Nations Filmmaking: A Tribute to Barb Cranmer Join us for a screening of groundbreaking footage from First Nations leader and filmmaking pioneer Barb Cranmer ('Namgis). Friday, October 18 Event Collaborations in Cultural Storytelling: Renovating the Northwest Coast Hall How can First Nations communities help the Museum rethink and revitalize a gallery that first opened over a century ago? Saturday, October 19, 2019 Event Mead Mixers Continue the conversation! With refreshments in hand, meet filmmakers and share your Mead experiences with other festivalgoers daily. Friday, October 18–Sunday, October 20 Event VR Lounge Building on the spirit of Margaret Mead's cutting-edge work, experience how today's media–virtual reality, augmented reality, and... Friday, October 18–Sunday, October 19 Event Represent: A New Lens on Museum Exhibits Join anthropologist Monique Scott on hall tours that explore the historical context of cultural exhibits. Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20