The coolest film festival on the planet
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour comes to Australia
One of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival is on tour, covering more than 275 communities and 30 countries across the globe, including a ten stop tour in Australia between 4 May and 7 June.
This year's selection of films includes a great mix of paddling, mountain biking, hardcore skiing and rock climbing. The feature film, 99 Days on the Ice, documents the journey of a French couple who endeavour to cross the arctic from St Petersburg to northern Canada, on foot dragging 90kg sleds. Shot by a professional cinematographer, 99 Days on the Ice, is an emotional journey through the harsh arctic environment.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is produced by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada, and features award-winning films from approximately 300 films entered in the annual festival in Banff.
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to Australia. Tour dates and locations include:
| Location | Venue | Date/s |
| Sydney | Seymour Centre | 4 to 9 May |
| Canberra | James O'Fairfax Theatre | 13 & 14 May |
| Perth | The Playhouse | 19, 20 & 21 May |
| Adelaide | Mercury Theatre | 26 & 27 May |
| Brisbane | Judith Wright Centre | 2, 3 & 4 June |
| Cairns | Civic Theatre | 5 June |
| Melbourne | RMIT Capitol Theatre | 9, 10, 11 & 12 June |
| Launceston | Earl Arts Centre | 17 June |
| Hobart | The Wrest Point Casino | 18 June |
| Mt Buller | Mt Buller Cinema | 27 June |
Information on visiting Banff National Park in Alberta Canada will be available during each screening of the festival.
Provided by Travel Alberta.
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