Get ready for an unforgettable three-hour celebration of mountain sports, adventure, culture, and the environment!
The 2025 Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is back, showcasing the most exhilarating short films featuring explorers, runners, mountain bikers, skiers, paddlers, and climbers from around the globe. Now back for its 25th year in Lake Placid, the event is hosted by Chestnut Mountain Productions.
This global tour follows the renowned Banff Mountain Festival, the largest and most prestigious mountain festival in the world. Held every November in the stunning mountain town of Banff, Canada, the festival screens over 300 of the best films exploring mountain sports, culture, the environment, and adventure during the week-long event.
After the festival, a curated selection of award winners and audience favorites embarks on a world tour. In 2025, the tour will reach over 600 communities in 40 countries.
This year’s Lake Placid lineup promises a captivating lineup of short films shot in some of the world’s most wild and remote locations. Expect breathtaking cinematography, thought-provoking narratives, and heart-pounding action.