BANFF 2026 Thursday Night Films
BANFF Mountain Film Festival
Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 7:30 PM
Doors Open @ 6:15 PM
Mandala
2025, France, 6 minutes
Filmmakers: Kilian Bron, Pierre Henni, Valentin Birant
Advisory: No Advisory
Kilian Bron and his team journey from Kathmandu to Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, navigating dizzying ridgelines and timeless villages. Blending adventure, reflection, and human connection, their ride explores isolation, cultural encounter, and the meaning of responsible travel—capturing the raw essence of exploration in one of the world’s most secluded valleys.
Bridgers
2025, USA, 12 minutes
Filmmakers: Joseph Fletcher, Second Original
Advisory: No Advisory
Two Bozeman-based ski patrollers reflect on the rapid changes facing their home and the sport they love. With 50 seasons under his belt, Dene Brandt regards the future with an optimism that infects his younger co-worker.
The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons
2025, USA, 47 minutes
Filmmakers: Julia Marie Campanelli, Drew Darby, Singletrack LLC, Finn Alexander Melanson, Robert Fisher
Advisory: No Advisory
The Finisher follows ultrarunner Jasmin Paris as she takes on the notorious Barkley Marathons, attempting to become the first woman to ever complete the race in its 38-year history. Through past failures and relentless perseverance, Paris pushes the limits of endurance and possibility.
Dissidence
2025, France, 34 minutes
Filmmaker: Rama Dio Syahputra
Advisory: No advisory
Two unexpected names are emerging on the stage of the climbing World Championships: Ravianto and Raviandi Ramadhan, twin brothers from Indonesia. With nothing but their own resources, Dissidence retraces their extraordinary journey, from the training walls of Jakarta to a climbing route in Savoie, France.
Deluge
2025, Canada, 2 minutes
Filmmakers: Scott Secco, Chris King
Advisory: No advisory
Georgia Astle, Casey Brown, Carson Storch, and Tom van Steenbergen battle the elements.
A Baffin Vacation, Love on Ice
2025, Canada, 26 minutes
Filmmakers: Rush Sturges, Skip Armstrong, River Roots, Sarah McNair-Landry, Erik Boomer
Advisory: Coarse language, Nudity
Join adventurers Erik and Sarah on yet another outrageous Baffin Vacation as they kiteski north along the remote coastline of Baffin. Over their 69-day holiday, they ski mountains, climb an epic big wall, and cross a glacier in search of new rivers to whitewater kayak.