The next finalist for the 2020 Stimmie Awards is: “Anyone’s Adventure” from Teddy Cosco, Maddie Cosco, and Lindsay Derer.

In this short film, we aim to capture an everyman’s journey from the office, through the beauty of the BC backcountry, to the first cast and catch (and release).

During the week, many of us work in the city, sitting at a desk, counting the minutes until we can get out on the water. Critical to this storyline is highlighting the accessibility afforded by the network of well-kept trails and campsites that lead to the pristine waters in BC. In the film, many kilometres of spectacular hiking trails, stunning glacial scenery, and a range of weather conditions are on display throughout a multi-day backpacking trip before arriving at the final destination: a remote alpine lake. A large part of the allure of fishing is the journey itself: it’s not just about catching big fish. As such, the beauty of the experience leading up to that first cast is featured; an experience that is accessible to anyone with a sense of adventure.

This everyman tale concludes with a return to reality in the city and an acknowledgment that there’s no limit to the extraordinary weekend getaways at our fingertips in this awe-inspiring province.

As one of the finalists in the Stimmies Virtual Vote, “Anyone’s Adventure” is now open to public voting. You can cast your ballot for this film over at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival website.

Be sure to check out all of the finalists before submitting your vote. There are some great films ready to be seen!

We’d like to congratulate “Short Bus Diaries, Vol. 1” by Scottie Finanger and Bryant Patterson for receiving a Silver Award in the 2020 Stimmie Awards. You can watch the full film over at Fly Fusion Streaming.

From the filmmaker: Short Bus Diaries is a film about four dudes, a shanty old bus, and endless miles of river to explore. The goal is to find an old short bus and convert it into the ultimate adventure vehicle. It may not be the best suited for the job but it still gets it done. Before the bus could go on any major adventures, it needed a test run. So, what better spot to test it out than the Idaho salmonfly hatch.

We’d like to congratulate “Unheard” by Hilton Graham for receiving a Silver Award in the 2020 Stimmie Awards. You can watch the full film over at Fly Fusion Streaming.

From the filmmaker: A romantic look at just how loud we really are as we prep to go be as quiet as we can.

Today’s finalist for the 2020 Stimmie Awards: “Gaula” from Focus On The Fly Media.

From the filmmakers: Gaula is one of the most legendary salmon rivers in the world and we wanted to introduce its character using the musings of three anglers that really feel a deep and true love for it.

As one of the finalists in the Stimmies Virtual Vote, “Gaula” is now open to public voting. You can cast your ballot for this film over at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival website.

Be sure to check out all of the finalists before submitting your vote. There are some great films ready to be seen!

We have another finalist for the 2020 Stimmie Awards: “Belize Buffet” from Gilbert Rowley.

Belize reveals its amazing tarpon and permit fishery to us!

Phil and I had one of the most outstanding saltwater fly-fishing adventures with El Pescador Lodge based in Belize. Each day we targeted tarpon, and each day we jumped and landed multiples. We were presented with many shots at feeding permit each day, and a handful of other flats species. This fishery did not disappoint!

As one of the finalists in the Stimmies Virtual Vote, “Belize Buffet” is now open to public voting. You can cast your ballot for this film over at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival website.

Be sure to check out all of the finalists before submitting your vote. There are some great films ready to be seen!

We’d like to congratulate “Passion on the Fly” by Paul Angeli for receiving a Silver Award in the 2020 Stimmie Awards. You can watch the full film over at Fly Fusion Streaming (flyfusionstreaming.com/video/119).

From the filmmaker: At age 15, Carson has found his passion. His passion is fly fishing. Carson loves sharing his passion with anyone he meets along the stream, starting with his younger brother Wyatt. Join Carson on his journey as he shares his passion with others and you.

Up next is another finalist for the 2020 Stimmie Awards: “A Winter Passion” from Callum Conner.

Winter fly fishing for grayling is one of the hidden gems of Scotland. Grayling are arguably one of the species we have the most prolific and consistent wild fishing available to travelling anglers. If the Atlantic salmon is the king of the river, then the grayling is the queen!

As one of the finalists in the Stimmies Virtual Vote, “A Winter Passion” is now open to public voting. You can cast your ballot for this film over at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival website.

Be sure to check out all of the finalists before submitting your vote. There are some great films ready to be seen!

Up next is another finalist for the 2020 Stimmie Awards: “Through His Eyes” from Spencer McCormack.

Have you ever seen something so beautiful it affected you deeply? In some people’s eyes, art is the apex of existence. Take a peek though the eyes of world-renowned artist of the fly-fishing industry, Derek DeYoung.

As one of the finalists in the Stimmies Virtual Vote, “Through His Eyes” is now open to public voting. You can cast your ballot for this film over at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival website.

Be sure to check out all of the finalists before submitting your vote. There are some great films ready to be seen!

We’d like to congratulate “It’s an Island Thing” by Pavel Francev for receiving a Silver Award in the 2020 Stimmie Awards. You can watch the full film over at Fly Fusion Streaming (flyfusionstreaming.com/video/120).

From the filmmaker: Four friends trying to compete Vancouver Island Trout Grand Slam. Will they succeed? Is it possible to catch dolly varden, rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout on Vancouver Island?

We’d like to congratulate “Rendezvous” by Ed Sozinho for receiving a Silver Award in the 2020 Stimmie Awards. You can watch the full film over at Fly Fusion Streaming (flyfusionstreaming.com/video/128).

From the filmmaker: Since the mid-80s a group of friends have been gathering together for the Rendezvous. These trips around the west have been held together by long standing friendships and led by Dick Dahlgren. They find a resting place in the middle of Idaho along a beautiful and protective trout stream.