Short Film Call for Entries

Calling all Filmmakers! Your high-energy outdoor action films are wanted for the Banff Mountain Film Festival and Tours

With the expansion of our Radical Reels film program in 2005, the Banff Mountain Film Festival and World Tour are looking for additional action-oriented films that focus on high adrenaline adventure in the outdoors.

What is our audience looking for?

• Films that are less than 15 minutes long – these can be special edits from longer films
• High energy, action, adventure and excitement in outdoor settings
• Female athletes and adventurers

Why is the length of the film important?

• Shorter films allow more programming flexibility
• Shorter films are shown more often on our World Tour
• No film is too short — some of our most popular films from the 2008/09 Tour are less than five minutes long!
• If your film is longer than 15 minutes, call us to discuss creating a special version. We are happy to advise and may be able to provide technical assistance. You can also submit a full version and a short version as one entry, if desired.

Why enter?

Outreach

• Be part of the largest mountain film festival and tour in the world.
• Reach broadcasters, distributors, tour hosts and acquisitions agents via our catalogue listing and on-demand screening room at the festival.

Coverage

• World Tour programs reach a live audience of more than 200,000 people in about 30 countries. A separate license agreement is arranged if your film is selected for the World Tour.

Payment

• We pay royalties based on the number of times your film is screened on each tour.
• Prize money is awarded to category winners at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Questions?

Please contact us at banffmountainfilms@banffcentre.ca.