When you get a call that the hatch you've been hoping for is going off but will likely only last one more evening, you have to make a decision. Do you get in the car, drive 400 miles and hope your buddy isn't wrong, or wait again for next year. Its simple, you get in the car and drive. It happened to be the right choice. A cloud of insects, hungry trout gorging themselves, and an angler with a camera enjoying the moment for what it is. Filmmaker: Capture Adventure Media

When Barry Beck loses his wife, muse, and fishing partner in an instant, award-winning filmmaker Joshua Caldwell chronicles his journey through grief, healing, and the enduring legacy of a fly-fishing legend. Filmmaker: Harrison Hughes

For the filmmakers, The Hard Way was an opportunity to embrace a slower, more deliberate style of storytelling. “In an age when our lives and our media move so fast, we wanted this film to breathe,” said director RA Beattie. “We wanted to invite audiences to fully see the river, to notice the details, and to reflect on why so many of us are drawn to fly fishing and the outdoors in the first place.” With its stunning cinematography and nuanced narrative, the film challenges viewers to pay attention, immerse themselves in the story, and pick up on its cues—much like the practice of fly fishing itself. Filmmaker: Beattie Outdoor Productions

This is a story about identity, about understanding our place in the world, and about finding meaning when our life's purpose is recast. Who we are and where we belong evolve as we move through life, and the journey from one place to the next can be harrowing. How do we navigate that journey? How do we know where we belong? How do we embrace the present and let go of the past? There are no universal answers. We each must discover our own path by trusting ourselves and believing in our decisions - and that’s exactly what led Megan Brown to fly fishing. Filmmaker: Andrew Krantz

Shadow People follows April Vokey and Sam Lungren as they explore the remote fishery in Guyana and target arapaima, peacock bass, arowana, and payara. The narrative follows them along the journey while shining light on the uncontacted tribes that are still living in the area. Filmmaker: Backwater Media Productions

Silent Spotter tells the remarkable story of Tommy Batun, a deaf and mute fly-fishing guide from Xcalak, Mexico, whose passion, ingenuity, and resilience have made him one of the region's most respected guides. Through stunning cinematography, humor, and heartfelt storytelling, the film explores how Tommy navigates the silent world of shallow-water flats fishing using lip-reading, intuition, and his own sign language while working alongside his father, Alejandro. More than a fishing film, Silent Spotter celebrates the power of perseverance, family, and human connection, challenging stereotypes and revealing how a shared love of fly fishing can transcend language, culture, and disability. Filmmaker: Beattie Outdoor Productions

A novice fly fisherman travels to Iceland to try to complete the Icelandic slam. While he feels a bit out of place with lack of experience, he meets some familiar faces that also share his feelings of not belonging. Filmmaker: Harrison Hughes