When
- Thursday, January 14
- Friday, January 15
- Saturday, January 16
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Films start at 7:00 PM
Viewings are in an A, B, A format meaning the Thursday and Saturday shows will be the same.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back again for another year!
Join us January 14th, 15th & 16th for an evening of engaging outdoor films and mountain culture.
Tickets
Tickets are $28 and available online and in-store at Wild Rock Outfitters.
Festival Details
Where
The film festival takes place at Showplace Performance Centre, at 290 George St N, Peterborough.
Tickets
Tickets are $28, and can be purchased online and in-store.
Tickets can be picked up at Wild Rock, or at Showplace the night of the event. Tickets will not be shipped or delivered electronically.
About the Festival
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is held every November in Banff, Alberta. Films are submitted from all over the world to the Banff Centre and the films are shown for an entire week to a wide ranging audience.
Once viewed, the films are categorized and the best films then go on an international tour so that everyone can enjoy them. Films can range from 3 minutes to 45 minutes.
Wild Rock Outfitters has been bringing the Banff Mountain Film Festival to Peterborough for over 30 years.
ComPassion Project
A portion of all ticket sales will be donated to the Wild Rock ComPassion Project.
These funds will go towards helping build a better community for us all.
FAQ
What films are you showing?
We don't know yet. The festival happens in Banff every November. The best films go on tour. Also, we do not choose exactly which films will be shown until 1-2 days ahead of the festival itself.
We do not advertise which films will be viewed ahead of time.
How long are the films?
Films range anywhere from 5 minutes to 45 minutes. The evening will be approximately 2.5-3 hours long with an intermission.
Are the films about Banff?
This is an international film festival and films are submitted from all over the world. The range from amateur to professional.
Are these high adrenaline films?
Sometimes yes, but this is more of a general audience film festival with highs and lows in regards to excitement or suspense. There is always a documentary style film each night and it is usually the longest film.
Is this festival suitable for children?
This is an adult film festival and bringing children is up to the parents. As mentioned, there are highs and lows and sometimes the films cover serious subjects. Not all films have a happy ending. The films can be funny or very serious depending on the subject matter.
Subtitles? Yes, some films will have subtitles. It's an international film festival.
Door Prizes? Yes, door prizes will be given at the end of the intermission.
Can tickets be picked up at the show if purchased in advance online? Yes.
Cover Photo: Mira Capicchioni, Smith Rock State Park, Oregon, photo by Jules Jimreivat
