Host a Tour Stop
Bring Mountainfilm to Your Community
Mountainfilm on Tour brings the spirit of our Telluride festival to communities around the world and hosting one is easier than you’d think.
Mountainfilm on Tour shows are hosted by universities, theaters, arts centers, conservation groups, libraries, gear shops, breweries, and anyone who want to bring a great night of films to their community. If your community is looking for a reason to gather, you're in the right place.
How to Host a Show
Step One: Picture Your Night
Think through the basics before you book. Where would this show happen? Your venue needs a high-quality projector, screen, audio system, and dedicated tech staff. Pick a date that works for your community and doesn’t compete with other big local events. A full house makes for a better night, so timing matters.
Step Two: Think About Your Programming
Most of our hosts build a custom playlist with us, choosing from over 50 documentary shorts to create a night tailored to their community. We also offer six pre-curated playlists, including a bilingual Spanish program. Custom playlists or pre-curated both fill roughly two hours. Not sure which is right for you? No problem. You can sort that out with us after you book.
Step Three: Fill Out the Booking Form
Once you have a venue, a date, and a sense of your programming, fill out our Booking Form. This is what gets everything moving. From here we’ll confirm your details, send your booking agreement and invoice, and get you access to screeners and our full library of marketing resources.
Step Four: Promote Your Show
Your marketing resources include poster templates, the Mountainfilm on Tour trailer, film stills, film descriptions, and much more. Flyer your town, hit social media, and team up with local organizations that share your audience. Every partner you loop in helps fill the room.
Step Five: Showtime
Before the big night, check your files at home to make sure everything looks right. Line up your emcee, someone kind and engaging who understands how a night of films should flow. We’ll send MC notes to help them prep. Day of, run a tech check at the venue: audio, mics, lights, projection. Then open the doors and enjoy it. We’ll check in after to hear how it went!
Staff Support
We’re with you at every step, from picking your playlist to the final tech check. Ready to host? The Tour Show Booking Form is right below.
Still have questions? Check out our Mountainfilm on Tour FAQ, or reach out anytime at . We’re happy to talk it through before you book.