The Salmon Forest Project has been nominated for Best Short Documentary at the prestigious Hawaiian International Film Festival (HIFF44), marking its first international appearance. This British Columbian cinematic narrative made its official film festival summer debut at the 34th International First Peoples Festival (Présence Autochtone) and had a special unveiling at a Patagonia event in Vancouver this past spring. Directed by acclaimed British Columbia filmmaker Bill Heath, the film delves into the intricate relationship between Pacific salmon, forests, and the Heiltsuk people in the coastal rainforests of British Columbia. It features insights from UBC Faculty of Forestry experts Dr. Teresa Ryan (Sm’hayetsk) and internationally celebrated author Dr. Suzanne Simard, alongside forestry consultant Dr. Allen Larocque. “I’m deeply grateful that the film is being recognized by a renowned international platform like HIFF,” Heath says. “This kind of exposure can spark vital conversations and bring attention to issues that affect us all.”