FROM 10 AM to 4 PM
Three films + Q&As - Screenings at The Alluvion
Seated film screening - All ages - General admission
May 3 films:
10 AM - “Michigan’s Skiing Legacy” / Feature Documentary
12 PM “A Two Hearted Tale” / Documentary
2 PM “You Belong” / Shorts Program
The Alluvion is an official host of Fresh Coast Film Festival: Traverse City 2026. This new celebration of Great Lakes stories and culture is filled with adventures. Presented by Old Mission Culture Co.
The films celebrate the outdoor lifestyle, water-rich environment, and resilient spirit of the Great Lakes and Upper Midwest, with nearly two dozen filmmakers attending from across 11 states.
See all info for the film festival HERE.
Learn about May 3 films at The Alluvion below.
MAY 3 FILMS
10 AM - “Michigan’s Skiing Legacy” / Feature Documentary
“Michigan’s Skiing Legacy” Feature Documentary
Directed by Ryan Busch
53 mins
Special Guest: Filmmaker Ryan Busch in Attendance
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is the birthplace of organized skiing in America.It is also home to the National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and one of the oldest ski clubs in the country. This documentary film explores the skiing culture that continues to shape the lives of those who consider themselves Yoopers.
General Admission / First-Come First-Served Seating
Bar Service and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available
Ticket Code: ALV08
12 PM - “A Two Hearted Tale” and “Beer City, USA” / Featured Documentary & Sneak Peek
“A Two Hearted Tale” / Featured Documentary
“A Two Hearted Tale”
Directed by Rory K. McHarg and Bret Miller
Special Guests: Filmmakers Rory K. McHarg and Bret Miller with artists Ladislav and Jana Hanka
41 mins
Bell’s Two-Hearted Ale is America’s No.1 IPA. The now infamous & iconic trout image is found in every convenience store nationwide. The legends behind this label and many others have been buried in folklore for nearly 40 years, but the vision created at Bell’s started a revolution in the craft brewing industry that changed what a beer label could be.
This is the unconventional story of an artist whose love of fishing, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and beer found its way into every store in America. Dave Chapelle, during a comedy set in Kalamazoo said aloud, “Why the hell did you put a fish on the label?” However, eccentric artist Ladislav Hanka’s reasoning is simple yet personal. Just like the rest of his artwork.
General Admission / First-Come First-Served Seating
Bar Service and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available
Ticket Code: ALV09
“Beer City, USA” / Sneak Peek
“Beer City, USA” / Sneak Peek
Directed by Keith Patterson
16 mins
Exclusive Sneak Peek of Select Scenes with Filmmaker Keith Patterson
Keith Patterson is a Grand Rapids native with extensive experience as a producer and post-production supervisor in Los Angeles, and founded Manitou Films to produce the upcoming documentary series “Beer City, USA” — the project serves as a "love letter" to Grand Rapids, Michigan, detailing its history and evolution into a premier craft beer destination. Don’t miss the chance to get up close and frothy with the creator.
General Admission / First-Come First-Served Seating
Bar Service and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available
Ticket Code: ALV09
2 PM - “You Belong” / Shorts Program G
“You Belong” / Shorts Program G
Can images truly mirror the soul? By exploring these diverse lives and dreams, these shorts invite us to create a global home, or simply remind us of what we are seeking.
Presented with support from Green Brick Foundation
Special Guests: Filmmakers Jason Whalen, Maurice Champion and José Guadalupe Jiménez Jr.
Six short films:
“Loon”
“Belonging: A Journey of Inclusion and Nature”
“Mother River”
“Citizen: The Jilmar Ramos Gomez Story”
Learn about each film HERE.
General Admission / First-Come First-Served Seating
Bar Service and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Available
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