Banff Mountain Film Festival

© Ryan CrearyAttracting sold out audiences across the globe, the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival returns to The Outdoors Show for a special highlights screening. Catch an extraordinary selection of the very best films to be shown on the Banff Mountain Film Festival in recent years, showcasing the world's leading adventure film makers.

Exhilarating and thought provoking, this is a must-see for mountain enthusiasts and anyone with a spirit of adventure! 

Be transported from ExCeL to the world’s last great wild places, visit remote cultures and experience amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports.  Above all, be prepared to have your appetite whet for the upcoming 2012 UK Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour!
 
The films will include:

The Swiss Machine
Ueli Steck may be the greatest speed alpinist the world has ever seen.  The Swiss Machine tells of his record breaking ascents in the Alps, accompanied by stunning aerial footage that captures him racing up 2500 metre alpine faces.  Directed by Peter Mortimer and Nick Rosen

The Longest Way
The Longest Way is an entertaining time lapse of a one year walk across the breadth of China.  Time and distance travelled are charmingly deomonstrated by the growith of a beard in this five-minute short.  Directed by Christopher Rehage

Parking Garage
An amusing look at what happens when the intense world of mountaineering meets the urban environment. Directed by John Dabrowski
 
Following the Outdoors Show, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour hits the road for a UK wide Tour with an all new selection of inspiring films - visit www.banff-uk.com for tickets, dates and locations.