For the first time since before the pandemic, the 22nd Annual Nevada City Film Festival returns Friday night to the traditional in-person viewing. There are still fewer venues and fewer films than normal. But event director Jesse Locks says there are still around 40 selections, including many interesting short films…

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And Locks says one notable short film was made by a group of local students about the Nisenan Tribe, the native people of Nevada County. There are features and documentaries from over 15 countries, with over two-dozen filmmakers participating in Q and A sessions, panel discussions, and parties over the three-day weekend. Locks says there will be no virtual options…

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There will be three venues. That includes the newly-rennovated historic Nevada Theatre, which has the opening night selection, at 8, called “The Unknown Country”. It’s been praised as a spiritual companion to the film “Nomadland”. Films are also being screened at the Onyx Theatre and outdoors, at the Pioneer Park Bandshell.