Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to
Australia in May and June 2009
Hot on the heels of the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the road, with stops planned in more than 275 communities and 30 countries across the globe.
This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking active, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes and cultures, to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2008 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is produced by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre, and features award-winning films and audience favorites from approximately 300 films entered in the annual festival in Banff.
This year’s selection of films include a great mix of paddling, mountain biking, hardcore skiing and rock climbing. The feature film, 99 Days on the Ice, documents a the journey of a French couple who endeavour to cross the artic from St Petersburg to northern Canada, on foot dragging 90kg sleds. Shot by a professional cinematographer, 99 Days on the Ice, is an emotional journey through the harsh arctic environment.
Join Paddy Pallin when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to Australia in May and June.
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Sydney, Seymour Centre
Canberra, James O’Fairfax Theatre
Perth, The Playhouse
Adelaide, Mercury Theatre
Brisbane, Judith Wright Centre
Cairns, Civic Theatre
Melbourne, RMIT Capitol Theatre
Launceston, Earl Arts Centre
Hobart, The Plenary Wrest Point Casino
Mt Buller, Mt Buller Cinema |
4 to 9 May
13 & 14 May
19, 20 & 21 May
26 & 27 May
2, 3 & 4 June
5 June
9, 10, 11 & 12 June
17 June
18 June
27 June | |
