Every year, outdoor adventure and filmmaking enthusiasts converge on Carbondale for the annual 5Point Film Festival.
“5Point is the second biggest public event we have in Carbondale,” 5Point publicist Sarah-Jane Johnson said. “It has a significant impact of the community economically. They take a lot of pride in the event.”
In its 12th year, the festival has grown beyond the traditional film festival model.
“This event that sells out, the film festival itself for Thursday, Friday and Saturday are always gone by the weekend before,” Johnson added.
For those who didn’t get tickets to the festival, there are a lot opportunities with fringe events going on around the festival over the weekend.
There will be several family-friendly programs during the festival.
“We have the youth adventure program on Saturday,” Johnson said. “It’s a great way for kids to be involved in 5Point. The program inspires kids to get involved into the world of outdoor adventure and filmmaking.”
Other events will include choose-your-own-adventure Saturday, where festival attendees can participate in and alongside some of the film-makers and guest stars of the films.
“There’s different parties going on every night during 5Point weekend, with fun things for people to participate in,” Johnson said.
The festival concludes Sunday with the last film program.
“We have three different things happening, including Changemakers, a feature film program with a guest appearance by star Eric Weihenmayer, and a special announcement,” Johnson added.
OPEN TO PUBLIC
5Point Confluence Podcast — Safety Third
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., today — Paddy O’Connell and Elizabeth Nakano take attendees on a wild traverse of the ideas that define the outdoor community and the stories behind them.
Thunder River Theatre, 67 Promenade, Carbondale
5Point Confluence Discussion — We Can Change the World, Here’s How
12:30 to 1:30 p.m., today — Hear from filmmakers, athletes and community leaders about what motivates them to live the lives they lead, compels them to do their work in the world, and why.
Thunder River Theatre, 67 Promenade, Carbondale
5Point Confluence Discussion — Backbone POV: Gig Economy
2 to 3:30 p.m., today — Join Backbone Media and Chaco for a discussion on the Gig Economy and how pursuing your passion and working side “gigs” is the norm in modern America.
Thunder River Theatre, 67 Promenade, Carbondale
Intro to Watercolor Painting Workshop
3:45 to 5 p.m., today — Guest artist Sarah Uhl will host an introduction to watercolor painting workshop. All art supplies will be provided, space is limited to the first 10 people to show up.
Thunder River Theatre, 67 Promenade, Carbondale
Gallery Reception/Happy Hour
5 to 6 p.m., today — Carbondale Arts presents “National Parks Development” by artist Will Gurley, as well as “Settle Down In A Town Where Nothing Burns,” by artist Robert Martin.
Guest Artists — Will Gurley and Bobby Martin
R2 Gallery/Launchpad, 72 S. Fourth St., Carbondale
Choose Your Own Adventure
8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday — Activities include:
Roaring Fork River Cleanup
Fun Run
Bike Ride
Plein Air Painting on Red Hill
Fly-fishing Clinic
Restorative Movement and Mindfulness
Open to the public, locations vary. For more information, go to 5pointfilm.org
5Point Confluence Conversation —Reflecting On The 5 Points: Purpose, Respect, Commitment, Humility and Balance
10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday — Join 5Point’s executive director, Regna Jones and Jeremy Jenson (Adventurepreneur Playbook Podcast), and festival guests in a thoughtful and philosophical conversation about the 5 points — purpose, respect, commitment, humility and balance — and how these align with one’s personal, professional and spiritual life and growth.
True Nature Healing, 100 N. Third St., Carbondale
5Point Confluence — The Art of Business
1 to 2 p.m., Saturday — Join a free-ranging panel discussion with professional artists and creatives about the business side of art.
Thunder River Theatre, 67 Promenade, Carbondale
After Party — Big Air. Big Hair.
10 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Saturday — Get your booty on the dance floor and get down with DJ David Kodama. Come together and celebrate the moment.
The Way Home, 689 Main St., Carbondale. $10 at the door, free for passholders