WORLD TRAILS FILM FESTIVAL — JOURNAL

Open Call -2026 Premiere in Perth, Australia!

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Jay Simpson

TRAILS FILM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR

We’re having our first premiere in the Southern Hemisphere in Perth/Boorloo, Australia this October — will you join us?

Lastly, I always love hearing from our filmmakers about their new projects, works in development, and more, so please reach out if you have updates to share. ✌︎

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Official Selections Announced: World Trails Film Festival features 47 new films

Trails Film announces 47 Official Selections showcasing unique trail stories from 35 countries. With themes of climate change, human spirit, and community, the festival highlights powerful narratives across diverse challenges...
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Open Call -2026 Premiere in Perth, Australia!

When the land inspires your work — and reminds you why it needs protecting.

Postcard from Tumalo, Oregon

When the land inspires your work — and reminds you why it needs protecting.

Trail Film Merch Is Here! (And It’s Lookin’ Good)

We’ve been quietly cooking up something special—our very first line of Trail Film merch is officially live! 🎉 Think comfy tees, cozy hoodies, and sweatshirts that feature our original festival poster artwork. It’s trail-tested, wanderlust-approved, and 100% inspired by the spirit of storytelling on foot.

Bring Trail Magic to Your Community with Film Night!

We’re excited to launch Trail Film Nights—pre-packaged, 90-minute film lineups you can host right in your own community!

World Trails Film Festival to Premiere in Perth, Australia, October 2026

The World Trails Film Festival is heading Down Under! For the first time ever, our globe-trotting celebration of trail stories will premiere in the southern hemisphere, as part of the World Trails Conference 2026, hosted by Outdoors WA in Perth, Western Australia.
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The World Trails Film Festival is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of The World Trails Film Festival must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Open Call -2026 Premiere in Perth, Australia!

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