Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026 - Red Film Programme

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!

There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film Programme (3 February) and the 2026 Blue Film Programme (15 April). Amplify the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount.

With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel!

Save when you book for both the Red and Blue Film Programmes here

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RED FILM PRORAMME
Reel Rock: Riders on the Storm

Riders on the Storm is considered a crown jewel of big wall climbing in Patagonia: a 1,300m line with 41 pitches, attempted by countless teams over the last 33 years with no success. Enter three Belgian big-wall climbers who endure 18 days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet and gnarly runouts in their bid to make a long-coveted alpine first ascent of the elusive route. 

Gabon Uncharted

Four elite kayakers take on a 12-day descent of the remote Ivindo River in Gabon, Central Africa. Battling towering waterfalls, treacherous rapids and dense jungle, this is a high-stakes adventure revealing the gritty reality behind the veneer of social media. With breathtaking drone footage, Gabon Unchartered is a story of friendship, teamwork and passion.

The Finisher

The extraordinary story of British runner Jasmin Paris and her groundbreaking completion of the Barkley Marathons, a race known for its extreme difficulty, cryptic rules and unpredictable conditions. Only a handful of runners had ever completed the course, and never any women. The Finisher chronicles Jasmin’s three-year journey of preparation, and brutal scenes from the race itself, in this monumental achievement. 

Mandala

A spellbinding mountain bike journey through Nepal, from the bustling streets of Kathmandu to the dizzying ridgelines and timeless villages of the remote Dolpo region. Starring legendary French mountain biker Kilian Bron, Mandala blends adventure, reflection and human connection, capturing the essence of exploration in one of the world’s most secluded valleys.

Emil & Karl: Little Wheels, Big Mountains

Two adventurous dads set out on a six-day mountain bike tour through the Swiss Alps, with their two-and-a-half-year-old sons as co-pilots. With challenges including brutally steep climbs and a search for croissants in the Swiss backcountry, the journey is a lesson in spontaneity, optimism and navigating toddler needs in extreme conditions. An authentic and heartwarming insight into what’s possible when you shift your expectations.