This second presentation continues our journey with more of the greatest mountain and adventure films!
Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with captivating stories from the 49th Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, coming to The Academy of Music. Stand on the highest peaks, ski the steepest slopes, and be a part of the gripping adventures waiting for you in this year’s Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. From exploring remote landscapes to adrenaline-fueled action sports, films selected for 24/25 World Tour are sure to captivate and amaze you.
Be moved.
Be inspired.
Don’t miss out.
Plus lots of raffle prizes and a fun night—come for the adventure, stay for the excitement, and take home a prize!
THE FILMS
Home from Home | 2024, USA, 8 min
Take a glimpse into the lives and hearts of some of the best Japanese freeride skiers in the world. Home from Home explores the intersection between Japanese athletes and the natural world.
Wolf of Wingsuit | 2024, Australia, 4 min
The beautiful and towering mountains of Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland, are a paradise for BASE jumpers and wingsuit professionals seeking thrills during the off-season. Avalon, an American wingsuit pilot, and a Filipino-Australian documentary filmmaker unite to capture Avalon’s audacious quest to leap from the mountainside as many times as humanly possible.
Canyon Chorus | 2024, USA, 17 min
Set against the backdrop of Desolation Canyon, UT, Mikah Meyer, a world-record traveler and LGBTQ+ advocate and his friends reflect on their stories and the power of mentorship within the queer community. Advisory: Coarse language
Dropping Molly | 2024, USA, 30 min
Follow Molly Mitchell’s roller coaster journey to climb Crank It, one of Colorado’s most dangerous routes. After breaking her back on the climb, Molly must face her rocky mental health and embark on a journey of therapy, self-discovery, and growth. Advisory: Coarse language, mature content
Eliot Jackson – Drop The Mic | 2024, Canada, 2 min
Eliot Jackson has sneaky superpowers. He is one of the most badass riders to ever scrub-whip a mountain bike.
The Bird in My Backyard (2024 Best Short Film*) | 2024, Canada, 20 min
Follow Eric Pittman, a window salesman turned hummingbird expert, as he documents the secret lives of the hummingbirds that nest in his urban backyard.
Wild Days (Tour Edit) (2024 Best Film – Snow Sports*) | 2024, France, 50 min
Four friends from Savoie have a crazy idea: 50 days of self-sufficiency in Alaska’s Denali massif. Wild Days takes us overland on a grueling journey to a place where time drifts, spirits wander off, and where friendships are created and then tested by commitment. Advisory: Coarse language, mature content
* Banff Mountain Film and Book Competition Award Recipient
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Show Date/Time:
Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30 pm
Ticket Prices:
$16.00- $25.00($20.82- $30.83 after Fees)
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