Oprah, Equity and Mind-Blowing Movies
17 Blocks takes home Mountainfilm’s Audience Choice, Best Feature awards
Read MoreCelebrating 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.
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.
What's New at Mountainfilm 2019
New Reading Frenzy venue, The North Face in Elks Park, Mountainfilm Pitch Forum, more Mountainfilm’s 41st annual festival is on our doorstep; the event kicks off on Friday, May 24. As usual, it wil
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Mountainfilm Unveils 2019 Festival Films
Documentary lineup includes films about equity, human rights, indomitable spirit In two weeks, Mountainfilm screens will flicker to life with documentary films about some of today’s most fascinatin
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Mountainfilm Announces 2019 Theater Presenters
Line-up features Cheryl Strayed, Sir Chris Bonington, Hilaree Nelson, Erin Parisi
Read MoreCurrent Initiatives
Commitment Grants
Grants are awarded to filmmakers, photographers, artists and adventurers whose projects are intended to move audiences to action on issues that matter.
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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.
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