The 35th Woods Hole Film Festival, “Bold Films, Bright Futures: 35 Years of Films That Matter,” kicks off Saturday, July 25, running for eight exciting days through Saturday, August 1. With feature-length and short films from around the world, engaging Q&As with filmmakers, a master class, panel discussions, a workshop, unforgettable live music parties, and an awards ceremony, this year’s Festival offers something for everyone. In celebration of the 35^th year, 40 festival alums, several of whom have gone on to become Oscar winners or nominees after their films screened at the festival, are either returning with their latest films or leading workshops and participating in panel discussions. As the longest-running film festival on Cape Cod and the Islands—and one of the oldest in New England—the Woods Hole Film Festival has long championed emerging, independent filmmakers, especially those with ties to the region. This year’s selections were narrowed down to an exciting presentation of independent cinema, with 127 films from 23 countries, including 9 World, 2 North American, and 51 New England premieres by both first-time and veteran filmmakers. The festival’s thematic strands include films and filmmakers from New England—particularly Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands—films about music and musicians, and films about science and the environment in conjunction with the festival’s “Bringing Science to the Screen” program. The festival’s intimate seaside setting allows for meaningful conversations between filmmakers and audiences—whether during post-film Q&As, as well as on the street. For tickets, passes and film descriptions visit https://woodshole.elevent.io/browse-events.