6,000 Miles

CalWild (Producer) Colorfool Films (Producer) Masha Karpoukhina (Directing, Cinematography and Editing) Justin LaFleur (additional Cinematography) In partnership with (HiPark, American Whitewater) | 2023 | 11 min.

2024 Official Selection

In 6,000 Miles you’ll meet Kayla Lopez, a multifaceted artist and river activist, alongside Steve Evans, the impassioned Wild Rivers Director at CalWild. This compelling duo offers an exciting and educational exploration of California’s Wild Rivers, blending both expertise and passion to illuminate the essence and threats to our precious waterways.

Kayla, an artist and devoted packrafter, has a unique and beautiful story that embodies an ardent dedication to her passions that blends with river advocacy. Alongside her, Steve Evans, with decades spent lobbying for wild rivers in Congress, brings a wealth of experience and commitment to the cause.

Join this dynamic pair in 6,000 Miles as they bring forth their connection to the Trinity River in northwest California, and all of California’s Wild Rivers, to unveil CalWild’s mission of safeguarding 6,000 miles of rivers by 2028. Their journey unfolds a narrative that transcends advocacy, revealing the intricate connection and profound significance of preserving our wild rivers.

More Information:

https://www.calwild.org/ | https://www.colorfoolfilms.com/

See this film on tour near you:

November 14, 2025 Albion CA Field Station
June 26, 2025 Portland OR Hollywood Theater
April 19, 2025 Tulsa OK Circle Cinema
February 28, 2025 Lawrence KS Liberty Hall
February 27, 2025 New Castle KY The Berry Center
February 15, 2025 Frankfort KY The Grand
February 9, 2025 Minneapolis MN Main Cinema
November 16, 2024 Hayward WI The Park Center
November 15, 2024 Collinsville CT Canton Town Hall Auditorium
November 15, 2024 La Grande OR La Grande's HQ
November 14, 2024 New Richmond WI 45th Parallel Distillery
November 12, 2024 Minneapolis MN Surly Brewing
October 15, 2024 Estes Park CO YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park
October 12, 2024 Jay VT Jay Peak Resort - Clips and Reels Facility
October 10, 2024 Mount Vernon WA Lincoln Theater
October 5, 2024 Chico CA Arc Pavillion
October 2, 2024 Sacramento CA CNRA Headquarters
September 22, 2024 Ogonquit ME The Leavitt Theatre
September 11, 2024 Quincy CA Town Hall Theatre
August 30, 2024 Lexington KY The Farish Theatre at the Lexington Public Library
April 25, 2024 Spokane WA The Garland Theater
April 19, 2024 Cincinnati OH Woodward Theater
April 18, 2024 Billings MT Art House Cinema
April 14, 2024 Grants Pass OR The Grants Pass Performing Arts Center
April 13, 2024 Jupiter FL Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
April 12, 2024 Ashland OR Ashland Armory
April 11, 2024 Bozeman MT Rialto
March 21, 2024 Madison WI Barrymore Theatre
February 17, 2024 Madison WI University of Wisconsin: Nelson Institute of Environmental Science