Experience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography!

Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film Programme (Tuesday 14 April 2026) and the 2026 Blue Film Programme (Wednesday 23 September 2026). Amplify the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount.

With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel!

RED FILM PROGRAMME - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Reel Rock: Riders on the Storm
27 minutes
Riders on the Storm is considered a crown jewel of big wall climbing in Patagonia: a 1,300m line with 41 pitches, attempted by countless teams over the last 33 years with no success. Enter three Belgian big-wall climbers who endure 18 days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet and gnarly runouts in their bid to make a long-coveted alpine first ascent of the elusive route.

Gabon Uncharted
28 minutes
Four elite kayakers take on a 12-day descent of the remote Ivindo River in Gabon, Central Africa. Battling towering waterfalls, treacherous rapids and dense jungle, this is a high-stakes adventure revealing the gritty reality behind the veneer of social media. With breathtaking drone footage, Gabon Unchartered is a story of friendship, teamwork and passion.

The Finisher
47 minutes
The extraordinary story of British runner Jasmin Paris and her groundbreaking completion of the Barkley Marathons, a race known for its extreme difficulty, cryptic rules and unpredictable conditions. Only a handful of runners had ever completed the course, and never any women. The Finisher chronicles Jasmin’s three-year journey of preparation, and brutal scenes from the race itself, in this monumental achievement.

Mandala
6 minutes
A spellbinding mountain bike journey through Nepal, from the bustling streets of Kathmandu to the dizzying ridgelines and timeless villages of the remote Dolpo region. Starring legendary French mountain biker Kilian Bron, Mandala blends adventure, reflection and human connection, capturing the essence of exploration in one of the world’s most secluded valleys.

Emil & Karl: Little Wheels, Big Mountains
23 minutes
Two adventurous dads set out on a six-day mountain bike tour through the Swiss Alps, with their two-and-a-half-year-old sons as co-pilots. With challenges including brutally steep climbs and a search for croissants in the Swiss backcountry, the journey is a lesson in spontaneity, optimism and navigating toddler needs in extreme conditions. An authentic and heartwarming insight into what’s possible when you shift your expectations.

BLUE PROGRAMME - Wednesday 23 September 2026
Kai Jones’ Falling into Place
45 minutes
Kai Jones was a teenage ski sensation. He turned professional aged 12, and swiftly rose to the top of freeskiing with viral videos that earned him four consecutive Skier of the Year nominations. But in 2023, Kai suffered a near-fatal injury in the Wyoming backcountry. Falling into Place offers an unfiltered look into Kai’s journey as he re-examines his dreams and goals, and forges a new path for his future.

A Baffin Vacation: Love On Ice
26 minutes
Adventurers Erik and Sarah set off on a 69-day kite-skiing expedition along the remote coast of Baffin Island, deep in the Arctic Circle. From big wall climbing and glacier crossings to white-water kayaking in untouched rivers, this is a story of love, endurance and discovery in one of the planet’s most formidable environments.

Cold Calls (Japan)
6 minutes
Cold Calls is not your average ski movie. Pieced together through conversations, memories and spontaneous adventures, it celebrates the unpredictable nature of the sport, combining humour with intense action. Buckle up to join professional freeride skier Emma Patterson as she shreds deep powder (and conveyor belt sushi) in Japan.

George
Jacob Tonkin is a fell-runner from the Lake District, who has completed several challenging endurance events, including the Bob Graham Round and the Frog Graham Round. But when faced with debilitating illness, it’s his dog George that helps him through this difficult time. A powerful tale of healing, unconditional love and the beautiful Lake District fells.

Flow Vision
8 minutes
For Ambroise Trauet, downhill skateboarding isn't just about speed or technical skill. It's about chasing a feeling that exists at the very edge of possibility, where fear dissolves and instinct takes over. Join Ambroise as he takes on the most challenging road in Europe, with stunning ‘follow car’ shots and raw, high-speed footage.

The Hive Architect
12 minutes
There is a widely held theory that the British honey bee couldn’t exist without being domesticated by beekeepers. But for conservationists like Matt Somerville, that theory is ludicrous. Matt spends his winters creating log hives, before driving around all of England in the summer, putting them up as non-intervention habitats for wild bees. A heartwarming short film about a woodworker and his passion for free living bees.

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