NG, TNF & Park Canada Present
BANFF Mountain Film Festival
Event Information
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is the largest and one of the most prestigious mountain festivals in the world. The World Tour showcases award-winning films and audience favorites from approximately 300 films entered from over 30 countries with stops planned in 360 locations worldwide. This year’s Tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking action, environmental, and adventure films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the tour is an exhilarating exploration and celebration of the spirit of adventure. During the third week in February, visit your local store page at www.rei.com/stores for the local play list and other Festival information.
FILM LENGTH (min) FOCUS
Reel Rock: Origins - Obe & Ashima (23 min) - Bouldering, competition
There’s a nine-year-old girl from New York City taking the bouldering world by storm, and her name is Ashima Shiraishi. Guided by her coach and former bouldering star Obe Carrion, this tiny master is crushing competitions and raising the bar for her peers. A trip to the bouldering mecca of Hueco Tanks provides a glimpse of the past for Obe and the start of amazing new adventures for Ashima.
Blue Obsession (8 min) - Ice Climbing
The beautiful and ever-changing icefalls of Alaskan glaciers provide a stunning setting for some unusual ice climbing adventures
On the Trail of Genghis Khan (46 min) - Adventure, exploration, culture
People’s Choice Award – On the Trail of Genghis Khan (series), Sponsored by V.I.O.
On an epic journey of truly historic proportions, Australian Tim Cope, his band of horses, and his dog Tigon travel overland 10,000 km from Mongolia to Hungary, following the footsteps of legendary warrior and nomad Genghis Khan. Cope visits distant parts of the world rarely seen, places on the cusp of modernity yet proud of nomadic traditions. The Last Frontier captures the culmination of his stunning three-year journey, the crossing of the Carpathian Mountains.
INTERMISSION 15
C.A.R.C.A. (8 min) - Humor, avalanche rescue
One man's quest to revolutionize the world of animal avalanche rescue.
Chasing Water (18 min) - Environment (paddling)
Best Short Mountain Film – Chasing Water, Sponsored by The North Face
Pete McBride grew up on a ranch in Western Colorado, a child of the Colorado River. After a life spent visiting other countries to tell stories as a National Geographic photojournalist, in 2008 Pete decided to follow the water from his family’s ranch to see where it ends up. This is the story of Pete’s journey, and a story about the lifeblood of the American West.
Cold (19 min) - Mountaineering
Grand Prize – Sponsored by Mountain Equipment Co-op
Best Film – Climbing, Sponsored by Alpine Club of Canada
Audio Post-production scholarship, provided by The Banff Centre
Experience Gasherbrum II in the middle of a deep, dark winter as seen from the raw, honest perspective of alpinist Cory Richard’s camera. This film deftly captures the interwoven roles of pain, fear, and doubt – and reveals a harrowing descent that amplifies their isolation and exposure.
Ski Bums Never Die (4 min) - Snow Sports
What does it take to be a ski bum? An unending dedication to powder skiing? The ability to do anything in your ski boots? A lifelong quest for deep snow? Find out with this unusual and inspiring band of skiers in the Kootenay region of British Columbia.
All.I.Can (11 min) - Snow Sports
Best Feature-length Mountain Film, Sponsored by Town of Banff
Stunning time-lapse sequences, creative visuals, great skiers, and deep powder are highlights of this excerpt from the award-winning feature film that looks at snow sports and the environment.
137 min TOTAL FILM TIME