The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) is the world’s premier fly-fishing film event and a global showcase of the best fly-fishing films and cinematic storytelling crafted by top filmmakers from around the world. Each year, IF4 brings together the heart, soul and adventure of fly fishing, capturing the passion, lifestyle and culture that define the sport. More than a film tour, IF4 is the gathering place for the global fly-fishing community and an unforgettable celebration of friendship, wild places, powerful stories and pure stoke.

Full Circle follows award-winning filmmaker Jako Lucas as he takes his father, Dirk, to the wild shores of Gabon, one of Africa’s last untouched coastal wildernesses. The film explores the unspoken bond between father and son, built over a lifetime of shared waters and passed-down knowledge. Set where surf meets rainforest and bull sharks patrol dark water, it weaves intimate moments with the raw power of Gabonese fishing. As they cast for tarpon, African threadfin, cubera snapper, kob and longfin jacks, the story explores the connection found through shared pursuit. From Jako Lucas and Flowstate Productions. Only at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2026!

Against the Current follows Fred Campbell as he brings his mother to a remote northern river, one of the wildest salmon waters on Earth. Far from daily noise, they return to a place where time slows, and Atlantic salmon continue their ancient migration. This journey is more than a fly-fishing trip. As Fred’s mother faces growing health challenges, they seek one last adventure and a moment of peace in a land that restores the soul. Their story mirrors the resilience of the salmon, a species that pushes upstream through obstacle after obstacle with enduring grace. From Fred Campbell and Hooké. Only at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2026!

Generations follows the history of Captain Ben Whalley, from small tales of fishing starts to his current passion for striped bass. But there’s a problem. Striped bass have had six (now seven post-production) failed spawns, meaning a conundrum has arrived. While big fish are visible, there are no younger fish following them. Captain Whalley sees this most viscerally through the eyes of his daughter, Vivi. She was born the year of the last great striped bass spawn, meaning she and the fish are the same age. This conservation piece urges action, not just for the fish’s sake, but for a family’s livelihood and love. From Ben Meadows and Dorsal Outdoors. Only at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2026!

The Only Boat on the Lake, from award-winning filmmakers Steve Schwartz, Nic Schwartz and Harrison Hughes, explores what remains after the exotic fish and record-breaking catches fade away. Anglers Nic and Steve Schwartz head back to their original home waters in rural Kansas to learn how one small bass lake served as more than just a humble getaway, but also a refuge through their family’s darkest moments. Only at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2026.

Price of Admission, from the award-winning filmmakers Capture Adventure Media, follows three friends, Gilbert Rowley, Phil Tuttle and Nic Heslop, as they travel farther than they ever have in search of trout. Upon arriving in the heart of Patagonia, they quickly realize that it is going to take a lot of work to find and land these fish. But that is the price of admission when you are chasing what might be the largest brown trout of your life. Only at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2026!

Tidekeepers, from award-winning filmmaker Hilton Graham of Love Affair Studio, explores life on the Bahamian flats, where guides don’t just find fish, they shape memories, protect ecosystems and carry generations of wisdom. The film reveals a culture on the edge of change, where the future depends on who steps forward next. Only at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2026!

He Bought a Fishing Lodge, from renowned filmmaker Joshua Caldwell, follows 23-year-old Jacob Oake, who, restless and craving something real, trades the comforts of home for Labrador’s untamed wilderness and buys a fishing lodge in the middle of nowhere, not for profit but in search of an answer only the legendary brook trout can provide. Only at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2026!

The Lucky Place, filmed by Vaidas Uselis of BlackFlyEyes, follows veteran angler Helmut Zaderer as he takes us on a journey across the globe in search of the perfect catch. From Cuba to Bolivia to Tanzania, he faces a string of bad luck and missed opportunities. But everything changes when he arrives in Mexico’s Magdalena Bay. In this stunning and unique location, Helmut finally finds his luck turning around. The film is a testament to how the right place can transform a year of challenges into an unforgettable fishing triumph. From Helmut Zaderer and Black Fly Eyes. Only at the International Fly Fishing Film Festival in 2026!