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 open November 1

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.

Film Submissions for the 2020 festival open November 1

Submission Information

World Tour

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

About the Tour Upcoming Tour Shows Host a Tour

Upcoming Tour Shows

Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado.

Full Tour Schedule Host a Tour Show

When	Venue	Location
Sep 13 – 15 2019	Warren Miller Performing Arts Center & Lone Peak Cinema	Big Sky, Montana, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Sep 18 2019	The Lyric	Fort Collins, Colorado, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Sep 18 2019	Riverwalk Theatre	Edwards, Colorado, US	Free Admission	More Details
Sep 19 2019	Capitol Theater	Eagle, Colorado, US	Free Admission	More Details
Sep 20 – 21 2019	Ojai Valley School	Ojai, California, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Sep 20 – 22 2019	Throckmorton Theatre	Mill Valley, California, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Sep 21 2019	Dao House	Estes Park, Colorado, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Sep 22 2019	Hakuba Goryu Snow Resort	Hakuba, Japan		More Details
Sep 24 2019	Royal Geographical Society	London, London, United Kingdom	Purchase Tickets	More Details
Sep 25 2019	Bijou Theatre	Knoxville, Tennessee, US	Purchase Tickets	More Details

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

May 29, 2019

Oprah, Equity and Mind-Blowing Movies

17 Blocks takes home Mountainfilm’s Audience Choice, Best Feature awards

May 21, 2019

No Pass Necessary

Loads of free programming on tap during Mountainfilm

May 16, 2019

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

May 8, 2019

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

April 10, 2019

Mountainfilm Announces 2019 Theater Presenters

Line-up features Cheryl Strayed, Sir Chris Bonington, Hilaree Nelson, Erin Parisi

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

Commitment Grants

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

Take Action

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

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.