Schedule of Events
SATURDAY, March 7th | MATINEE PROGRAM
FESTIVAL PASS HOLDERS GRANT ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR AFTERNOON + EVENING FILMS. PLEASE NOTE THAT A MATINEE PASS DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESS TO EVENING FILMS + MUSIC. FOR THOSE WITHOUT A SATURDAY TICKET FOR OUR MATINEE FILMS, YOU MAY PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND OTHER SPOKEN PORTIONS OF THIS EVENT.
ALL FILM PROGRAMMING OFFERS CLOSED-CAPTIONING.
Still by PeteOHara from the film Embers. Directed by Trixie Pacis. Produced by Trixie Pacis + Sasha Galitzki.
11:30 aM | Doors open
Doors for our matinee event will open at 11:00 a.m. Saturday pass holders are able to attend the afternoon matinee + artists’ market. Walk-ins may purchase matinee tickets at the door.
11:30 aM - 7:00 PM | ARTISTS’ MARKET
Kick off your festival experience early! Our Annual Artists’ Market featuring women + genderqueer artists brings together local makers, handmade treasures, and good vibes — come browse, connect, and celebrate creativity before the matinee. From handmade goods to one-of-a-kind finds, our annual artists’ market is the perfect place to meet the makers and discover something special!
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | MATINEE films
Program I begins at 12:00 p.m. Don’t miss 3 amazing World + U.S. Premieres!
Saturday, March 7th | EVENING PROGRAM
FESTIVAL PASS HOLDERS GRANT ACCESS TO ALL OF OUR AFTERNOON + EVENING FILMS. FOR THOSE WITHOUT A SATURDAY TICKET FOR OUR EVENING FILMS, YOU MAY PURCHASE TICKETS AT THE DOOR.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND OTHER SPOKEN PORTIONS OF THIS EVENT.
ALL FILM PROGRAMMING OFFERS CLOSED-CAPTIONING.
Still of Shara Zaia, by Max Haimowitz.
4:30 PM | Doors open
If you’re joining us for evening programming, doors open at 4:30 p.m. If you have purchases an All Access Pass, you can drop in any time throughout the day. Please be prepared to provide the email registered for your ticket, as well as a photo ID for those 21+. We recommend coming early to grab a drink, meet our artists + sponsors, and get some sweet free swag! Glitter tattoos? A bougie energy snack? Spicy instant ramen? You’ll want to come early before the goods run out. Swag items are generously provided by this year’s sponsors and are first-come, first-served. Don’t miss it!
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Vendor + GET HAPPY hour
Grab a drink from Fat Tire, some popcorn, and take a stroll through our women + genderqueer artists’ marketplace. Community partners Paradox Sports, She Sends Collective, Wilderness Volunteers, Cruxing in Color, Brown Girls Climb, and VNTRBirds will be on site — come say hello. Be sure to visit our sponsor booths where Mountain Hardwear athletes will be signing posters before the Women’s Athlete Panel Discussion. Don’t miss our Silent Auction Fundraiser and plan to arrive early for the goods - all swag is limited and first-come, first-served!
5:00 - 5:45 PM | UN-DEfine FEMININE: WOMEN IN SPORT
The world of adventure sports is evolving — and women and gender-diverse athletes are leading the charge. Historically sidelined, they’re now stepping into leadership roles, breaking barriers, and redefining what it means to thrive in the outdoors. Join our 2026 Athlete Panel as they share stories of resilience, challenge outdated norms, and explore how participation, mentorship, and leadership are shaping the next generation of trailblazers. This conversation is about flipping the script — on the slopes, in the mountains, and beyond.
5:45 PM | LAnd acknowledgment + OPENING SPEECHES
No Man’s Land Film Festival acknowledges that its Flagship event takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Peoples. We would like to recognize that the MCA Denver’s Holiday Theater and the greater city of Denver reside within these traditional territories and ancestral homelands, as well as recognize the 48 contemporary Indigenous Tribes and Nations who have historically called Colorado home. In recognizing Indigenous peoples as the original stewards of the land, water, plants, and animals who called this place home, we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, and to all those who have stewarded the land and water for generations.
6:00 - 6:45 PM | LVDY
You’ve already felt their sound. Now hear it live.
We’re thrilled to welcome LVDY, the band behind the music in our 2026 festival trailer. This duo brings their layered, atmospheric energy to the No Man’s Land stage for a live performance! Their work moves between tension and release — echoing the spirit of the films and the stories gathered here. This live performance is both a pause and a pulse, grounding us in sound as we kick off International Women’s Day weekend.
6:45 PM | films
Program II begins at 6:45 p.m. Don’t miss 3 amazing World + U.S. Premieres!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Saturday, March 7th | the holiday theater
We’re car-flipping excited to bring our Annual Flagship Festival to the MCA Denver Holiday Theater for our 11th birthday bash! Please visit our Festival FAQ for information about accessibility at the Holiday or contact programs@mcadenver.org with additional questions.
Still from the film “All Bodies on Bikes”