Sitka's Hidden Wonders Wildlife Film
40 Min | All Ages | Centennial Hall
About
Sitka’s Hidden Wonders is a 40 minute wildlife film that reveals the unseen life of Alaska’s wild coast. Filmed entirely in and around Sitka, it follows the hidden connections that shape this place—from glowing plankton drifting beneath the surface to whales, bears, and puffins that define the edge of the Pacific.
Created by filmmaker Ben Hamilton through years of collaboration with local scientists, divers, and storytellers, the film captures the intricate web that sustains life here. Each scene invites you to slow down and see the landscape differently, to feel the rhythms that link sea and forest, tide and sky.
Now screening exclusively in downtown Sitka, this award winning film has become one of the top things to do in town. It offers travelers and locals alike a rare chance to experience Alaska’s natural world in any weather, right in the heart of Sitka. Whether you have an hour between adventures or a lifetime connection to this coast, Sitka’s Hidden Wonders invites you to rediscover the beauty of a place that continues to inspire wonder.
Highlights
Filmed in Sitka & only showing in Sitka
Sitka’s Hidden Wonders was filmed, narrated, and produced 100% locally, and it’s only available to watch here in Sitka downtown. This film was specifically created for this place, and captures the heart of the region through the eyes of those who know it best. It's a love letter to this incredible place and the natural wonders that make it so special.
Shares what most will never get to see
Most visitors just get a few hours to experience this incredible place, so we set out to share some of the most spectacular and unique natural wonders that Sitka has to offer. From seabird colonies on remote St. Lazaria Island to the underwater plankton at night… from elusive brown bears deep in the forest to humpback whales hunting with rare coordination — it’s the one Sitka experience you’ll still be thinking about long after you leave.
Cinematic quality, crafted by an award-winning filmmaker
Directed by Emmy Award–winning wildlife filmmaker Ben Hamilton — whose work has appeared on BBC, National Geographic, Discovery, and Smithsonian — this film brings together over 16 years of filming in and around Sitka. Every frame reflects a deep familiarity with this place and its rhythms. Shot over multiple seasons using drones, underwater rigs, and professional wildlife cameras, Sitka’s Hidden Wonders is a big-screen experience that blends cutting-edge filmmaking with a personal love for this land and sea.
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