Get off the beaten path and explore the edge of believable with some of the best films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival as it brings these captivating and moving stories to London. Stand on the highest peaks, ski the steepest slopes and be a part of the adventures in this year’s World Tour!
Anytime - Utah (Tour Edit) (2024, Canada, 8 min) - Advisory: Coarse language
Filmmakers: Darcy Wittenburg, Colin Jones, Darren McCullough, Galen Knowles, Ian Dunn, Anthill Films, Red Bull Media House
In Utah's rugged, arid landscape, a new era of female freeride mountain biking is born. Follow four trailblazing women as they carve unprecedented lines and push the limits of what is possible.
Ian (2024, Australis, 8 min) - Advisory: No advisory
Filmmakers: Matt Raimondo, GoodFolk Film Production
Meet 72-year-old Australian climber, Ian Elliott. Ian's extraordinary climbing ability defies ages stereotypes, showcasing his resilience and challenging societal perceptions.
For Winter (Tour Edit) (2024, USA, 45 min) - Advisory: Coarse language
Filmmakers: National Geographic Society Impact Story Lab, Taylor Schuelke, Katie Cleary
Glacioslogist and National Geographic Explorer Alison Criscitiello leads her team on an ambitious 10-day climb up Mt. Logan, through whiteout conditions and precarious icefalls, to unearth thousands of years of climate data in one record-breaking ice core.
2 Legs is 2 Easy (2024, USA, 7 min) - Advisory: No advisory
Filmmakers: Tamara Susa, BTX Productions
Steve Karczewski was born with bone cancer in his left leg and has never known what it is like to have two legs, but that hasn't prevented him from doing anything and everythign he's ever wanted as an outdoor athlete.
House of Bliss (2024, Iceland, 9 min) - Advisory: Coarse language
Filmmakers: Elli Thor Magnusson, Ben Weiland, Steve Lewis, 104 Frames
House of Bliss (Saeluhus) documents the making of a shelter situated somewhere on the boarder of reality and imagination. A private world of contemplation and quiet relief from the outside world.
Ice Waterfalls (Tour Edit) (2024, Spain, 36 min) - Advisory: Coarse language
Filmmakers: David Arnaud, Movio, Red Bull Media House
For years, professional kayaker Aniol Serrasolses has dreamed of running the rivers and waterfalls formed by melting ice caps and gigantic glaciers. Accompanied by a team of expert kayakers and Arctic guides, he ventures into one of the most remote and rugged regions of the planet: Svalbard. Amidst the Arctic's otherworldly landscapes, reality is about to surpass his wildest dreams.
A Team Sport (2024, USA, 16 min) - Advisory: No advisory
Filmmakers: Alexis Berg, Julien Raison, Sarah Stewart, Jon Brogan, Laura Mittleberg, Jason Israel, Marion Blache, Oliver Dention, Stept Studios
Ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter is one of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport. Continuing to shatter records, in 2023 she became the first person ever to where the Triple Crown of ultra-running, winning three iconic 100+ mile races back-to-back in one summer. But who is the team behind Courtney and her remarkable success?
