The Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is a programming-driven, competitive event bringing the best films and books on mountains and the spirit of adventure from around the world to the mountain town of Banff, Alberta. The Festival provides an opportunity for filmmakers and writers to meet and exchange ideas.
A World-Class Reputation
After 47 years, the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival has a proven track record as one of the most prestigious and largest mountain culture festivals in the world. Located in the stunning Canadian Rocky Mountains, the Festival is a programming-driven, competitive event bringing together the best films and books on mountains and the spirit of adventure from around the world. The 2023 festival will be a combination of in-person theatre events and virtual online screenings.
An Opportunity to Network
The festival in Banff offers you the chance to meet other filmmakers and industry professionals to exchange ideas and collaborate in a highly creative and inspiring atmosphere. It’s also a great opportunity to connect with leaders in the outdoor adventure field, including climbers, mountaineers, gear manufacturers, potential sponsors, and journalists.
Film finalists are invited to join us at the Festival and as special guests, you will receive:
- An opportunity to introduce your film on stage and represent your film
- Access to our guest-only screening theatre
- Invitations to networking and social events
- One hotel room for three nights during the festival
World Tour
Films entered into competition will also be considered for inclusion in our World Tour programs that reach a global audience of over half a million people through screenings in over 40 countries. Short films are particularly popular for the programming flexibility they provide so if you are submitting a longer film, you may wish to also enter a shorter version in competition for both Festival and World Tour consideration (World Tour programs are typically 2 hours long and contain 5-9 mixed films). If your film is selected for the World Tour, our team will contact you to arrange a separate licensing agreement.
Awards:-
Grand Prize: $5,000
Best Film, Adventure: $3,000
Best Film, Climbing: $3,000
Best Film, Environment: $3,000
Best Film, Mountain Culture: $3,000
Best Film, Mountain Sports: $3,000
Best Film, Snow Sports: $3,000
Best Short Film: $3,000 – Under 20 minutes in length (including credits)
Best Feature Film: $3,000 – Over 70 minutes in length (including credits)
Creative Excellence: $3,000 – Awarded for showcasing creativity and the arts in exploring the spirit of adventure
Audience Choice Award: $3,000 – Chosen by the Festival audience
• Entries are not limited to one award.
• Awards may be presented to the director or the producer of the film.
• In the spirit of being a true Audience Choice award, votes are cast by virtual and in person festival ticket holders only. If person(s) in connection to your film are found to be sharing information on how to vote (via social media or otherwise), your film will be disqualified from receiving this award.
• Prize amounts listed are in Canadian dollars.
Winners will be announced during the film awards ceremony on Sunday, November 5th 2023. The jury reserves the right to not present an award, and its decisions will be final.
Deadline:- 02-08-2023
