With fire seasons growing more destructive and more deadly, we see that our approach to reducing wildfire risk is failing. The way we respond to this risk will have long-term effects on our communities and our forests.

Join us for a special screening of ELEMENTAL: REIMAGINE WILDFIRE, a film that invites you to reimagine your relationship with wildfire through the eyes of top scientists and indigenous fire managers who are leading the way toward living with this essential element.

Doors at 6 PM, the film starts at 6:30 and this special event will be followed by Q&A with filmmaker Ralph Bloemers, and local experts from the fire department, Ventura Fire Safe Council, Los Padres Forest Watch.

About ELEMENTAL: REIMAGINE WILDFIRE

In the wake of recent fires, Portland filmmakers Trip Jennings, Sara Quinn, and Ralph Bloemers took to the air and the ground to help communities make sense of wildfires in a hotter, drier, more crowded world. Elemental is the product of their journey across the United States and into fire affected communities.

Produced and edited in Oregon, Narrated by David Oyelowo (Emmy & Golden Globe Nominee), supported by National Geographic and Patagonia.

FILM REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS

“Elemental is an outstanding film that deserves the widest possible viewing. In a visually stunning manner, it distills what we’ve learned about wildland fire over the decades and provides a road-map for badly needed changes that will benefit thousands of people, particularly in fire prone communities.” – Mike Dombeck, Former Chief United States Forest Service

“Elemental is a visually gorgeous, informative and utterly engaging film that gives me a renewed sense of hope and purpose towards the work I’m doing as a firefighter and state legislator. The science shows that there is a better way to coexist with fire, and that we already have the tools within our reach to empower our communities to be safer, healthier, and more resilient in the face of increasing fire danger.” – Firefighter and State Representative Dacia Grayber

“Elemental is an amazing film that spurs meaningful conversations about Indigenous fire practices and caring for the land. We plan to bring it to students in our Native Studies classes, and to our community to spur conversations and actions to help us all better prepare to live in higher risk areas.” – Alyssa Cherry, Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde

Elemental beautifully presents the complexity of the wildfire challenges we face and crystalizes our choices going forward – the film is a must see for all Americans living in fire prone landscapes.” – Jim Furnish, former Deputy Chief United States Forest Service

“Elemental does an excellent job of explaining our current wildfire problems and the solutions most likely to help us protect our homes, communities, and public lands moving forward. On a foundation of science and fact, the film explores our options in an era of extended drought and increasing wildfire size and intensity.” – Tom Boatner, Bureau of Land Management, Chief of Fire Operations (Ret.)

“Visually stunning film that presents some of the best thinking on wildfire. If you live in fire country, this film could help you keep your family safe” – Senator Jeff Golden, Ashland, Oregon

“Elemental is one of those rare films that has kept my brain in high gear thinking about forests and wildfire. This film can help the nation re-examine how forests and wildfires are managed, and what we can do to protect our homes and communities in the face of climate change.” – John Berry, Forest Supervisor of the Eldorado NF, Dist. Ranger – Siskiyou NF (Ret.), Dist. Ranger – Mt Hood NF, 30 years firefighter, smokejumper.