Competitions, Awards + Workshops

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.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity also offers a number of workshops and programming with a focus on mountain culture. Check out current programs and apply now!

Film Competition

The 2018 winners are announced!

Banff Mountain Book Competition

The 2019 Mountain Book Competition will open in February, 2019.

Summit of Excellence

The 2018 Summit of Excellence Award has been announced. Congratulations, Jacques Olek!

Mountain Idol

Nominate youth who elevate their outdoor sport in the Bow Valley community.

2 Afghan Krygyz women collecting water © Beth Wald

Mountain Photo Essay Competition

The 2019 Mountain Photo Essay Competition will open in January, 2019.

Valentine Fabre, Dent du Géant © Ben Tibbetts

Signature Image

The 2018 signature image has been selected. Congratulations Ben Tibbetts!

Workshops & Programs

Residency

26 octobre - 17 novembre, 2018

Application Deadline:

01 août, 2018

Rédaction – montagne et nature sauvage

Ce programme d’écriture intensif, ouvert aux rédacteurs de tous les genres, met l’accent sur les récits liés à la montagne, les expéditions dans la nature sauvage et les projets portant sur un thème environnemental.

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Residency

Workshop

27 octobre - 05 novembre, 2018

Application Deadline:

08 août, 2018

Atelier des réalisateurs de films d’aventure

Une occasion exceptionnelle pour les réalisateurs de films indépendants et émergents de réaliser leurs projets avec les conseils des meilleurs réalisateurs de films d’aventure au monde.

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