Competitions, Awards + Workshops

Congratulations to all winners in our Mountain Film, Book, and Photography Competitions!

Competitions currently open are:
Banff Mountain Film, Book, and Photo Essay Competitions.

Thanks to all of our partners and sponsors.

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival features numerous competitions for creatives of all types. Filmmakers, photographers, writers, or even just mountain people that give back. Check back after the festival to view all the competition winners.

Film still from 2020 Grand Prize Film winner Then Comes the Evening

Mountain Film Competition

The 2021 Banff Mountain Film Competition is now closed.

Mountain Book Competition

The 2021 Banff Mountain Book Competition category finalists have been announced!

Mountain Photo Essay Competition

The 2021 Banff Mountain Photo Essay Competition Winner had been announced!

Basecamp, Denali National Park, Photo by Christian Pondella

Signature Image Challenge

The 2021 Signature Image is announced! This image will represent the Festival and World Tour in approximately 45 countries.

Mountain Spirit Award

Nominate a 2021 Mountain Spirit Award recipient!

Summit of Excellence Award

Nominations are open for the 2021 Summit of Excellence Award.

Workshops & Programs

Residency

Workshop

October 30 - November 08, 2021

Adventure Filmmakers Workshop - Fall 2021

The Adventure Filmmakers' Workshop is an exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn their projects into reality under the guidance of two of the world’s premier adventure...

Application deadline: Sep 22, 2021

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