Mountainfilm

Celebrating Indomitable Spirit Since 1979

CELEBRATING INDOMITABLE SPIRIT SINCE 1979

Mountainfilm uses the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

Film Submissions for the 2020 Festival are open

MovieMaker Coolest Festivals Award Laurel

May 22–25, 2020 / Telluride, Colorado

Annual Festival

Held every Memorial Day weekend, Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases nonfiction stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues that matter. Along with exceptional documentaries, the festival goes beyond the film medium by bringing together world-class athletes, change makers and visionary artists for a multi-dimensional celebration of indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm, which includes interactive talks, free community events, a gallery walk, outdoor programming and presentations, aims to inspire audiences to action on worthy causes.

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Fundraisers & Events

WINTER SHORTS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

December 26 / Sheridan Opera House / 5:30 P.M.

Join us for our Winter Shorts Annual Fundraiser featuring a silent auction and adventure short films!

Auction items include guided ice climbing, heli-skiing, Wagner Custom Skis, Mountainfilm Patron passes plus lunch with Guest Director Louie Psihoyos and more!

All proceeds support Mountainfilm in our mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.

Info & Tickets

World Tour

Year-round and worldwide, we take a selection of best-loved festival films on the road.

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Upcoming Tour Shows

When	Venue	Location
Nov 22 2019	Frontier Cinema	Brunswick, Maine, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Nov 23 2019	The Orange Peel	Asheville, North Carolina, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Dec 4 2019	Bud Werner Memorial Library	Steamboat Springs, Colorado, US		More Details
Dec 11 2019	Ellen Theater	Bozeman, Montana, US	Purchase Tickets
Jan 4 2020	Carrollton Center for the Arts	Carrollton, Georgia, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Jan 10 2020	Kampong Botanical Gardens	Miami, Florida, US
Jan 17 – 18 2020	Mariner Theater at Homer High School	Homer, Alaska, US
Jan 19 2020	Sitzmark Bar & Grill	Girdwood, Alaska, US
Jan 23 – 25 2020	Trustees Theater	Savannah, Georgia, US	Purchase Tickets
Jan 24 – 25 2020	Gorton Community Center	Lake Forest, Illinois, US

News & Views

Mountainfilm is more than simply a festival or world tour, it's a community. We follow the folks featured in the festival long after their Mountainfilm appearance and interact with our audience members in the real and virtual worlds. The News & Views section of our website features news on issues, themes and personalities we hold dear and also includes opportunities for views into Mountainfilm's past, present and future with videos, photo galleries, festival archives and more.

Mountainfilm News Watch Mountainfilm Image Gallery Festival Archives

Initiatives + Grants

While the annual festival and world tour occupy a lot of Mountainfilm’s focus and energy, they are not all that we do. These initiatives also inspire us throughout the year.

Current Initiatives

Take Action

Feeling inspired to act? Here are some ways you can take action now.

Commitment Grants

Grants are awarded to filmmakers, photographers, artists and adventurers whose projects are intended to move audiences to action on issues that matter.

Mountainfilm for Students

Student programming is a primary element of our mission. We reach students through three initiatives: Mountainfilm for Students on Tour, Regional Outreach and the Festival Camp.