Since its inception in 1976, the Banff Mountain Film Festival has been held annually in Banff National Park, Canada. It is dedicated to promoting the creativity and spirit of exploration inherent in mountain culture and is widely recognized as the most prestigious and influential outdoor cultural event in the world. Known as the "Oscar of the Outdoors," the Banff Mountain Film Festival officially entered China in 2010, bringing Chinese audiences the latest and most outstanding outdoor documentaries from around the world along with the lifestyles they portray. Now in its fifth year in China, the festival has not only become a trendsetter in outdoor activities, driving the development of China’s outdoor industry, but has also inspired countless people to reflect on life and living.
Pan Pacific Entertainment
Type: Wingsuit Flying / Wingsuit
Movie Synopsis:
A story of failure, tenacity and redemption, expert flyer Jeb Corliss has a brush with death that leaves him questioning the value of life. Packed with suspense and ever-present drama, Wingsuit Daredevil Flying Dagger will keep you on the edge of your seat as Corliss attempts one more mind boggling flight, despite all the odds working against him.
A story about failure, perseverance, and redemption. Wingsuit pilot Jed Corliss once came face to face with death, which led him to contemplate the value of life.
This film is filled with suspense and dramatic tension at every turn. Jeb Corliss overcoming tremendous obstacles to soar through the skies again will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
17. Never Give Up All My Own Stunts
2014, 14 minutes
Producer: Alastair Lee
Type: Mountain Biking / Bike
Movie Synopsis:
Rob Jarman is a downhill mountain bike specialist and a professional stuntman. Following a near-fatal accident, he has battled to stay atop both fields. It’s an emotional and gripping story about how hard it is to let go.
Rob Jarman is a downhill mountain biker and a professional stunt performer. After a near-fatal accident, he overcame numerous challenges to maintain his top position in both fields. This is a touching story about “never giving up.”
18. Mending the Line
USA, 20 minutes
Producers: Steve Engman and John Waller
Type: Fly Fishing, Culture / Fly-fish, Culture
Movie Synopsis:
In 1944, 20-year-old Frank Moore landed on the beaches of Normandy. Now, at the age of 90, he returns with his wife and son to heal the wounds of his past by fly-fishing the streams he once helped free.
In 1944, 20-year-old Frank Moore landed on the beaches of Normandy. Now 90 years old, he returns to Normandy with his wife and son to heal and to fly fish in the river he once helped liberate.
19. Valley Uprising – The Golden Age
USA, 28 minutes
Producers: Peter Mortimer, Nick Rosen, Josh Lowell, Zachary Barr, Sender
Films and Big Up Productions
Type: Rock Climbing / Rock Climb
Movie Synopsis:
Valley Uprising: The Golden Age takes us on a journey through an amazing period in the climbing history of Yosemite, from the counterculture lifestyle to the legendary big wall rivalry of pioneers Royal Robbins and Warren Harding.
Valley Uprising – The Golden Age takes us back to a legendary era in the climbing mecca of Yosemite, from countercultural lifestyles to the big wall legends of Royal Robbins and Warren Harding.
20. Into the Ditch
USA, 2 minutes
Producer: Rush Sturges
Type: Paddling / Paddle
Movie Synopsis:
2 friends, 1 ditch. Nothing has changed, but now everything is different. Watch as friends Ben Marr and Rush Sturges tackle breakneck speeds down a 500ft tall drainage ditch.
Two friends, one gulch. Nothing has changed, yet everything feels different. Watch as Ben Marr and Rush Sturges go full throttle down a 500-foot drainage ditch like wild horses set free.
21. Into The Empty Quarter
UK, 20 minutes
Producers: Alastair Humphreys, Leon McCarron
Genre: Adventure
Film Synopsis:
Inspired by their hero Wilfred Thesiger, adventurers Alastair Humphreys and Leon McCarron attempt a trip into the Empty Quarter desert on the Arabian Peninsula. The 1,000-mile journey sometimes puts the cart before the camel, and then, all you can do is laugh along the way.
Inspired by their hero Wilfred Thesiger, Alastair Humphreys and Leon McCarron journey into the Rub' al Khali, known as the “Empty Quarter” of the Arabian Peninsula. This 1,000-mile trek sometimes feels upside down—but when in doubt, laugh it off.
22. Little Red Bus
France, 22 minutes
Producer: Sébastien Montaz-Rosset
Genre: Paraglide, Base Jump, Climb, Slackline
Film Synopsis:
Hold onto your hats, get ready, and buckle up for a wild ride packed full of thrills and spills. All aboard the Little Red Bus!
All aboard the little red bus passengers—hold onto your hats, get ready, buckle up, because this wild and thrilling ride is about to begin.
23. Sculpted in Time – The Wise Man
Canada, 5 minutes
Producers: Dave Mossop, Malcolm Sangster
Genre: Ski
Film Synopsis:
Eddie Hunter is 88 years old and has skied over 2,500 days during the past 79 years. Follow him as he continues to shred on the home town mountain he just can’t seem to get enough of.
At 88 years old, Eddie Hunter has skied on more than 2,500 days over the past 79 years. Join him as he explores the mountains he could never love enough.
24. Tashi and the Monk
UK, 40 minutes
Producers: Andrew Hinton, Johnny Burke
Genre: Culture
Film Synopsis:
There’s a brave social experiment taking place on a remote mountaintop in the foothills of the Himalaya. A former Buddhist monk is seeking to transform the lives of abandoned children through love and compassion. Tashi is especially vulnerable as she struggles to make friends, and learns that love can help heal even the saddest memories.
In the foothills of the remote Himalayas, a bold social experiment is underway. A monk seeks to transform the fate of abandoned children through love and compassion. Fragile yet determined, Tashi struggles to make friends and learns to heal his saddest memories with love.
25. Wild Women – Faith Dickey
UK, 3 minutes
Producer: Lukasz Warzecha
Genre: Slackline
Film Synopsis:
Smile and laugh along with slack-liner Faith Dickey as she shows us just how fun life on the line can be.
Faith Dickey, a slackliner, tells us with a smile that time on the slackline is simply wonderful.
26. Sufferfest 2: Desert Alpine
USA, 27 minutes
Producer: Cedar Wright
Genre: Rock Climbing, Bike
Movie Synopsis:
Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold are back! This time, a month riding their bikes and climbing desert towers in the American Southwest should be a piece of cake for these fast friends. Or will it?
Cedar Wright and Alex Honnold are back together again! This time, they’ll be biking up the desert towers of the American Southwest over the course of a month. A piece of cake for these speed demons?
For more information, please follow:
Official Website: banffchina.com
Official Weibo: weibo.com/banffchina
Official WeChat: banff_china
Contact Us
Email:market@banffchina.com
Phone: 010 84148022