"Seldom have I
left a place feeling that
I had learned so much,
and really been changed by the experience. We were so moved by the films we viewed—we keep talking about them and the
issues that were raised throughout the festival."
- MARCIE COHEN FERRIS, PhD |
2006 Mountainfilm awards
GRAND JURY PRIZE
(Two winners!)
Beyond the Call
Bullshit walks, action talks. A gripping account of the dogged determination of three Vietnam vets who waste no time in taking action to help people in the world's deadliest hot-spots.
The Queen of Trees
A masterpiece of a window into the tapestry of existence in all of its myriad complexity.
SUSTAINABLE PLANET AWARD
The Real Dirt on Farmer John
The trajectory of an American original, told with archival footage that goes from the abyss of despair to zany triumph with all the erratic turns of life itself. You've got to meet this guy.
FILMMAKER'S AWARD
Favela Rising
A brave feat of filmmaking - a blend of imagery that courageously tells the story of a daring musical uprising in one of the toughest ghettos of Rio.
SPECIAL JURY AWARD
Invisible Children
Witness the unusual and poignant transformation of three young American filmmakers on their journey into a war ravaged corner of Africa.
INSPIRATION AWARD
Of Wind and Waves: The Life of Woody Brown
This film will resurrect your enthusiasm for life!
MOUNTAIN CULTURE AWARD
Balapan: Wings of the Altai
A remarkable journey into a disappearing way of life where nomadic herdsmen hunt the killers of their flocks with eagles.
BEST SHORT
First Ascent: The Obscurist
A playful bloody triumph of a short climbing film
CONSERVATION AWARD
A Life Among Whales
The stirring recollections of a scientist who has dedicated his life to saving whales.
SUMMIT AWARD
Walking the Line at 4000
Exquisitely scored and photographed, a moving account of two world-class mountaineers who follow their dream with single minded passion until tragedy strikes.
TRUTH TO POWER AWARD
Who Killed the Electric Car?
Yet another layer on the cake of corporate deception, and a tasty one at that. Take a big bite and get angry.
Kidz Kino • Best Environmental Film
Antarctica
We applaud this 13-year old's first
film and encourage him to continue making environmental
films for kids.
Kidz Kino • Best Animated Film
Good Riddance! Termites: Attack of the Killer Echidna
Kidz Kino • Best Sports Film
Kids Who Rip
Student Rendezvous Awards
Zoltan
Caught in the Crossfire
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