Join us in Driftwood at Vista Brewing's 21-acre ranch for an outdoor movie under the stars. Enjoy a screening of the award-winning documentary YAKONA seen through the eyes of the San Marcos River. Yakona is a river’s dreams and memories - a visual journey from prehistoric times to the modern era. It is THE film of San Marcos and its river culture.
Entry is free, optional $5 ticket, RSVP via Eventbrite. Family and dog friendly. Great for groups!
Join us ahead of the movie to order from Vista's elevated farm-to-table dinner menu and beverage menu of beer, wine, cider and non-alcoholic options. Stay tuned after the screening for a panel discussion with the filmmakers.
5:30 PM – Doors open
Vista serving dinner & beverages
Visit with the San Marcos River Foundation (info table)
Meet Producer Kevin Huffaker, Director Paul Collins, and filmmaker Jeffrey Brown
7:00 PM – Film begins
8:30 PM – Q&A with filmmakers (moderated by Jeffrey Brown)
SXSW Film Festival World Premiere & Audience Award Winner
A few notes:
Entry is free, optional $5 ticket, RSVP on Eventbrite.
Seating is limited, BYO chair and blanket encouraged. An RSVP does not guarantee a seat at a picnic table.
No outside food and beverage.
Movie is weather dependent. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be moved indoors.
ABOUT THE FILM: Yakona, meaning "water rising" in the language of the indigenous people of the San Marcos River in Texas. This multi-award winning film is a visual journey through the crystal clear waters of the San Marcos River and its headwaters at Spring Lake, which is home to seven threatened or endangered species. The story takes you from prehistoric times, through the modern era, on an impressionistic journey from the perspective of the river. While filming, many extraordinary changes occurred surrounding the springs and river, including the removal of the Aquarena Springs theme park, the restoration of Spring Lake and the uncovering of ancient human remains. We follow the river from source to sea, through the changing seasons, interpreting the river's time and memory by documenting the relationship between the natural world and humanity. Yakona speaks directly with its beauty while appealing to a higher nature. You begin to understand this is a river that yearns to remain unchanged despite everything that is changing around it.
Director: Anlo Sepulveda & Paul Collins (in person)
Producers: Kevin Huffaker (in person), Clink McCrocklin, Geoff Marslett, Jilian Godshall
Editor: Anlo Sepulveda, Paul Collins & Tim Tsai
Director of Photography: Paul Collins