No Man’s Land Film Festival at Patagonia Pittsburgh
March 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join Mountain Watershed Association and Patagonia Pittsburgh for a screening of No Man’s Land Film Festival! The evening will include a selection of films that highlight inspiring female adventurers, with a focus on water sports and conservation.
More about No Man’s Land:
Founded in 2015, No Man’s Land Film Festival is a nonprofit arts and advocacy organization that elevates women, trans, and genderqueer voices in adventure, sport, conservation, and film through an annual Flagship Festival and global World Tour.
This event is open to ALL ages and genders!
Event details:
- Tickets $15
- Doors open at 6:00 pm
- Showtime at 6:30 pm
Purchase refreshments, MWA merchandise, and a chance to win Patagonia gear!
All proceeds from this event will go to directly to Mountain Watershed Association, supporting our advocacy work to ensure safe, clean, and accessible water in Southwestern PA.
Film Lineup:
Reindalen (14:26): In the fastest-warming place on Earth, two friends and their canine sidekick uncover how the world’s smallest and fattest reindeer are thriving because of rising temperatures. But are they seeing a positive side-effect of climate change in the Arctic, or witnessing the end of innocence for Svalbard reindeer? Director: Morgan Elizabeth Heim
From Dirt (10:38) Agnes Vianzon has built the Eastern Sierra Conservation Corp to change the lives of the marginalized communities it serves. Challenged by the rugged working conditions, corp-members transform through a season of life, living on the land and in community. Life is never quite the same afterwards. Director: Sam Fish
The First Traverse (7:11) The First Traverse is a short film reimagining the first female traverse of the Presidential mountain range in winter. It stars renowned New England environmentalist, writer, and mountaineer, Laura Waterman, and recounts her epic trek—what she saw, heard, and felt—along those 19 miles and 8,000 feet of New Hampshire granite and snow. Through interviews with Waterman, now in her ’80s, and present-day visuals recreating her traverse, The First Traverse pays homage to Laura’s work and efforts in exploring and protecting the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Director: Chris Shane
Mountain Guides: Barometers of Change (7:08) Angela Hawse is one of few women IFMGA mountain guides in the world. Over her 35 year career, she has witnessed dramatic change in the mountains due to climate change. This is her story with the backdrop of a ski mountaineering expedition she led in Svalbard in May 2025. This project was a collaboration between Protect Our Winters, Black Diamond Equipment and Polar Bears International. Director: Chris Shane WILDEST ADVENTURE AWARD, 2026
Iikaiksimatsa’pao’p: Grateful To Be On The Land (12:38) Iikaiksimatsa’pao’p (Grateful to Be on the Land) follows Cassie Ayoungman, founder of Soul of Miistaki and member of the Siksika nation, on her journey to bring the healing power of the mountains to those within her community. Breaking down barriers to climbing, and integrating Indigenous teachings and land-based learning, she raises questions about representation, builds community, and redefines what it means to be on the land. Director + Writer: Trevor Solway
In Her Nature – All You Need Is Love…and Lemurs (22:01) Greater Bamboo lemurs, recently thought to be extinct, are critically endangered. One Malagasy woman is on a mission to restore lemur populations while also helping local communities thrive by focusing on one resource: bamboo.
In the world’s wildest places, In Her Nature follows the women at the forefront of global conservation efforts. Through the lens of an all-female film crew, the series reveals rare wildlife behaviors and uplifting success stories that prove hope is alive in even the most threatened ecosystems. Director + Writer: Katie Schuler
Mother River (6:34) A look into Devin Brown’s journey as she seeks to be the First black female on record to kayak the entire Mississippi River. Director: Jeremiah Schuster
Embers (23:50) On July 24, 2024, a wildfire tore through Jasper, Alberta, reducing aerialist Sasha Galitzki’s home to ashes. Embers connects Sasha’s loss in the wildfire and the glacial recession she has witnessed in her creative work to highlight their common cause: climate change.
Set in the year following the fire, Embers follows Sasha as she rebuilds her life and confronts the realities of a warming world. Speaking with wildfire and climate experts, she seeks to understand the heartbreaking changes affecting the mountains and community she loves. Gradually returning to her aerial practice, she performs over the ashes of her home and amidst the whirling winds of melting glaciers—inviting us on an intimate journey to find hope out of darkness.
Embers ultimately captures a profound shift within Sasha, who channels her grief and art into a powerful and visually impactful message of environmental advocacy. Director + Writer: Trixie Pacis, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AWARD, 2026