The 9th annual North Valley Film Festival is officially calling out for submissions of films, slideshows and other creative multimedia experiences. This year’s theme, “It’s in Our Nature,” asks local storytellers, artists, and enthusiasts to bring their experiences to the big screen for all to share and enjoy. We are especially looking to showcase the natural wonders and adventures within our bioregion; whether daring and dramatic stuff of legend or simple and marvelous daily encounters that define life in this place. The shorter the film, the more likely it will end up on the programme, and films should be appropriate for all ages. The deadline for submissions is February 15, and the festival date is March 7th at the Silverton Memorial Hall. Please send submissions to Myles Berney, Box 413, New Denver, BC, V0G 1S0. Contact Myles at 250-358-2200 or myles_from_nowhere@yahoo.ca for more information.