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December 3, 2003 Banff Mountain Film Festival Begins Global Journey Over 1400 eager outdoor enthusiasts packed the Great Falls Civic Centre on the first evening of the 2003/2004 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Great Falls, Montana, U.S.A. The event kicked off a year-long journey that will take the world's best mountain films to more than 20 countries around the world. The 28th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival concluded on November 9th in Banff with the announcement of the festival awards. Only three days later, festival staff hit the road to begin the North American portion of the festival world tour with shows in three separate locations in two countries on the first night. The tour will visit over 185 locations across Canada and the United States, stretching from Alaska to Atlanta, and from Newfoundland to San Diego. Internationally the 2003/04 World Tour will touch down on six continents. Screenings will be held worldwide from India to Iceland, including a Latin America program that will stop in seven countries including Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina. For a complete list of locations, dates, and films visit www.banffmountainfestivals.ca and click on the World Tour link.
Four of the 2003 Banff Mountain Film Festival award-winning films will be featured on this year's World Tour including:
Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre promotes understanding and
appreciation of the world's mountain places by creating opportunities for
people to share - and find inspiration in - mountain experiences, ideas
and visions. The Banff Centre is Canada's centre for creative excellence
in the arts, leadership development, mountain culture and conferences. -30- |
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