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Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2023. Photo by Rita Taylor.

Mountain Culture

Elevate your creative limits

Mountain Culture at Banff Centre offers exceptional programs and an inspirational setting for writers and filmmakers. Our residency programs provide the time, studio space, facilities, feedback, and engagement with peers and faculty to hone your artistic development. 

All this takes place during the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, where you will have the opportunity to meet with fellow artists and industry insiders.

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Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2023
Residency
Program Dates October 31, 2025 - November 09, 2025

Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2025

An exceptional opportunity for independent and emerging filmmakers to turn projects into reality, guided by two of the world’s premier adventure filmmakers.
Application Deadline
May 28, 2025
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Writers sitting in a studio with open books.
Residency
Program Dates October 29, 2025 - November 18, 2025

Mountain Writers Intensive 2025

Mountain Writers Intensive is a three-week residency for writers working in any genre on mountain narratives, environmental journalism, or stories of adventure.
Application Deadline
May 28, 2025
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Professionally, the Banff Adventure Filmmakers Workshop provided a unique platform for honing my skills in the art of filmmaking. The wealth of knowledge shared by industry experts and the hands-on experiences provided invaluable insights into the world of adventure filmmaking. I gained practical skills, learned about the latest trends, and networked with like-minded individuals, creating opportunities that I hadn't imagined before.

 

Martin Richard, Adventure Filmmakers Workshop Alumni, 2023

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The 2024 Banff Mountain Photo Essay Grand Prize winner announced!
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Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, photo by Jordan Manoukian

Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival & World Tour

The World Tour is on the road in over 40 countries! Join us in Banff from Nov. 1-9, 2025 for the 50th Anniversary.
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From a Nervous Pitch to a Full-Fledged Film

"I came to the Adventure Filmmakers Workshop feeling curious, enthusiastic, but under-qualified." A few years later, his film screened at the Banff Mountain Fil
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Citadel: An Interview With Filmmaker Alastair Lee

The film "Citadel" follows two alpinists as they attempt the first ascent of the north-west ridge of the famed mountain. We caught up with filmmaker Alastair Le
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Email: arts_info@banffcentre.ca
Phone: 403.762.6100

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PO Box 1020
Banff, Alberta
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T1L 1H5

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