New 4K Scan of Patterson-Gimlin Film Unveiled Ahead of Capturing Bigfoot
The scan was made from the original 16mm film in the Patterson family collection and replaces the VHS copy previously used for licensing.
A new 4K scan of the Patterson-Gimlin film has been released ahead of the documentary Capturing Bigfoot, according to comingsoon.net. The scan was made directly from the original 16mm film held in the Patterson family collection.
The 4K scan replaces the VHS copy the Patterson family previously used for licensing requests. It was created for Capturing Bigfoot, a documentary directed by Marq Evans.
Capturing Bigfoot releases in theaters on October 20, 2026, and will also be exclusively available to rent or buy on Prime Video. Tamir Ardon and Nick Spicer serve as producers, with Douglas Hamm, Lara Hamm, Nate Bolotin and Aram Tertzakian as executive producers.
The original footage
The Patterson-Gimlin film was recorded in the woods of Northern California on October 20, 1967, by Roger Patterson, with Bob Gimlin also associated with the footage.
Evans previously directed The Diamond King, which premiered at the 36th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival in January 2025.
Quick answers
When does Capturing Bigfoot release?
The documentary opens in theaters on October 20, 2026, and will also be exclusively available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
Who directed Capturing Bigfoot?
Marq Evans directed the documentary.
What is the new 4K scan of the Patterson-Gimlin film?
It is a 4K scan made directly from the original 16mm film held in the Patterson family collection, replacing the VHS copy previously used for licensing requests.