Stories That Matter. Films That Inspire.
Foxfire Film Festival is an annual celebration of documentary storytelling, community, and emerging voices — held in Wheeling, WV.
About FoxfireStories have the power to open hearts, spark change, and bring us together.
The Foxfire Film Festival is built on a simple but powerful belief: storytelling can change the world. By lifting up the voices of student filmmakers and showcasing thought-provoking documentaries from around the globe, Foxfire creates a space where creativity thrives and important conversations take root. Over four inspiring days, audiences will gather to experience films that tackle some of today’s most urgent issues—social justice, environmental challenges, human rights, and history—reminding us that through story, we can find connection, understanding, and hope.
Student Film Competition: Your Story Starts Here
Foxfire Film Festival is inviting student filmmakers across West Virginia to submit their work for our Student Documentary Film Competition! If you’re a current high school, college, or higher education student with a powerful story to share, we want to see your short documentary — 3 to 10 minutes that capture your voice and your vision. Selected films will be featured during our final day of the festival, with cash prizes, mentoring opportunities, and special awards announced during our closing celebration. It’s your opportunity to tell your story, show your strength, and make your voice heard.
Our 2025 Sponsors
The Foxfire Film Festival is a fully volunteer-led effort, and we could not bring it to life without the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors and grant partners. Their support helps us unite the community through the power of storytelling, inspire new voices, and spark lasting connections. We are proud to have them standing with us as we build a new tradition of creativity, conversation, and cultural celebration in Wheeling.
Headliner Sponsors
Major Sponsors
Bill and Beth Yaeger
Raymond A. and Gertrude D. Hyer Foundation
Joan and Fred Stamp
Contributing Sponsors
Film Sponsors
The Yavitz Cypen Foundation
Mary Louise Goodman
Dr. and Mrs. David Kappel
Pete Holloway
Leslie Kusic
Dana Stevens
Friend Sponsors
