Incandescence Documentary Screening

Welcome to the Incandescence Documentary Screening! FREE event. Join First Things First Okanagan, Seniors for Climate South Okanagan, and Council of Canadians South Okanagan to view and discuss the powerful documentary. Shot in the Okanagan Valley, the film focuses on the 2021 White Rock Lake Fire and the 2023 McDougall Creek Fire, showcasing the impact of wildfires on the region and exploring themes of fire stewardship and community resilience.

This presentation is part of the OC Speaker Series. Length 105 minutes

Wildfires are burning with increasing intensity around the world. Following the rhythms of the seasons, B.C. filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper's Incandescence is an immersive cinematic experience, weaving on-the-ground footage with extraordinary stories of survival and adaptation that transform our understanding of wildfire.

The film takes shape from the ancient patterns embodied in fire: destruction, aftermath and rebirth. From the flightpath of bees to an osprey’s aerial perspective, floating over the landscape: the Earth comes back.

Ami and Ripper talk with Indigenous elders, first responders, and local residents, getting their reaction to the ever-changing ecosystem.

Watch the trailer

FREE EVENT - Open seating. Arrive early to get a seat.

Awards and Festivals

• Special Jury AwardSeoul International Environmental Film Festival, South Korea (2025)
• Official SelectionPlanet in Focus International Environmental Film Festival, Toronto, Canada (2024)
• Official SelectionVictoria Film Festival, Canada (2025)
• Official SelectionSanta Barbara International Film Festival, U.S.A. (2025)
• Official SelectionKamloops Film Festival, Canada (2025)
• Official SelectionDocLands Documentary Film Festival, San Rafael, U.S.A (2025)

This film is provided courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada

Thanks to Okanagan College for hosting this important documentary as part of their Speakers Series in Penticton.

Host or Publisher First Things First Okanagan Climate Action