Day 1 - Friday
April 24, 2026
5:30pm Cocktail Reception, Earth Central Hub & Carl Safina book signing
7:00pm Keynote with Carl Safina
7:30pm Film: FOLKTALES
Zoom Q&A with co-director Heidi Ewing & Rachel Grady follows screening
Folktales
Directors: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
Producers: Heidi Ewing, Rachel Grady
Editor: Nathan Punwar
Cinematographer: Tor Edvin Eliassen
Set against the sweeping, snow-laden landscapes of Arctic Norway, the film follows a group of teenagers embarking on a transformative year at Pasvik Folk High School, a traditional folk school that strips away the distractions of modern life in favor of simplicity, self-discovery, and survival skills. The film weaves together their lives as they navigate the challenges and rewards of Arctic life, from caring for a pack of loyal Siberian huskies — believed to unlock a person’s true self. Co-directors Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady believe in the idea that these animals can help a human become more human.
Thank you to our 2026 Docs Equinox Supporters
Leslie & Andrew Siben
Andrew Sabin Family Foundation
Stephané Samuel & Robert M. Rubin
. David Kelley & Nicole LaBarbera
. Dr. Mark Davis, South Fork Animal Hospital
. Wainscott Farms . Humane Long Island
. Sharon Held . Bonnie Klapper
. East Hampton Poolshark
. Maggio Environmental Services
• Hampton Coffee • Pilato PR .
Hydrant Hotel . Hampton Classic