The mission of the Friday Harbor Film festival simply stated:

Each year, the Friday Harbor Film Festival located on beautiful San Juan Island, Washington, invites dedicated and talented Filmmakers to showcase their Documentary films unique ability to

- Entertain audiences through the art of compelling storytelling;

- Inspire audience members, as well as filmmakers to be a force for positive change;

- Enlighten all participants by conveying relevant information, creating awareness and expanding appreciation of our fragile planet, diverse cultures and those daring to explore new frontiers.

- Encourage students to participate in the Young Filmmakers Project to learn the art of storytelling thru film.