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2026 Line Up

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Friday 20th

Anti Pollution Pirates

Anti Pollution Pirates

Directed By: Ellie Green

8 min

Anti Pollution Pirates follows a small crew who hike into a remote Highland beach to clear some of the the huge volume of waste washed ashore.

What begins as a simple clean becomes a reminder of connection, shared purpose and the power of small actions. Between gathering debris, cooking over a fire and swimming in cold water, the team find hope alongside the sadness. The film shows that environmental care can be joyful, creative and rooted in showing up.

Dicks-A-Thon

Dicks-A-Thon

Directed By: Dylan Young

18 min

26 Miles, 5 Meals, 1 Wild Tradition. Learn about Seattle's wackiest marathon to honor a friend, and give back to the outdoors.

Zahir

Zahir

Directed By: Julien Nadiras

29 min

When Katherine Choong invites her friend Eline Le Menestrel to climb "Zahir", a classic multi-pitch route in the Swiss Alps and one of the country's most challenging, Eline agrees, but on one condition : they must travel using only eco-friendly means.

As the days pass on the wall, they realize just how ambitious their project is. The long distance between bolts, the tiny holds, and the exhaustion from cycling push them to their limits. Fueled by determination and enthusiasm, will Eline and Katherine find their own Zahir

Dear Superhero

Dear Superhero

Directed By: Corinna Marie Haloran, Jase Hancox

14 min

For nearly two years, professional skier Janina Kuzma struggled to get pregnant—a journey that tested her relationship with control, her body, and her mind. Then, in early 2024, the moment arrived: a positive pregnancy test, but with it came a new question: how would pregnancy change her life in the mountains?

Embers

Embers

Directed By: Trixie Pacis

24 min

On July 24, 2024, a wildfire tore through Jasper, Alberta, reducing aerialist Sasha Galitzki's home to ashes. Embers connects Sasha's loss in the wildfire and the glacial recession she has witnessed in her creative work to highlight their common cause: climate change.

Real Grit: No Friends But The Mountain

Real Grit: No Friends But The Mountain

Directed By: Ben Whimpey

45 min

Serge journeys into Iraq to attempt to do what no paraglider has done - hike and fly the Zagros Mountains. This documentary follows his mission despite the risk of land mines, being shot at by terrorist organisations and being arrested by the military. Serge learns the ancient Kurdish proverb that in Kurdistan one can have 'no friends, but the mountains'.

Saturday 21st

Into Altai

Directed By: Yannick Boissenot

37 min

This film takes us deep into the Tavan Bogd massif, nestled in the Mongolian Altai Mountains.
Camille Armand, Pierre Hourticq, and Victor Daviet share a common passion — not only for the mountains, but also for exploring remote and unfamiliar lands.
Tavan Bogd — literally “The Five Sacred Mountains” — refers to a group of peaks steeped in symbolism and legend.
For two weeks, a yurt will serve as their base camp, allowing
them to explore this little-known massif on skis and snowboards.
But what are they really looking for in these mountains?

A Little Bit Different

Directed By: Joshua Ballinger

35 min

"A Little Bit Different" is a compelling 35-minute documentary that follows a group of Afghan refugees and US teens through a shared transformative river rafting expedition on the Main Salmon River in Idaho. This heartwarming film celebrates the diverse tapestry of shared human experiences and illustrates the impact of growth-focused outdoor adventure. As the group navigates challenges imposed by the river and explores the vast surrounding wilderness, they find solace and empowerment in the restorative power of nature and forge deep, authentic friendships along the way.

Trailblazing: The Matt Hadley Story

Directed By: Kim Logan

27 min

After a life-altering accident shatters his world, elite athlete Matt Hadley faces the ultimate test of resilience. With his career and identity on the line, he embarks on an extraordinary journey to rebuild his life as an amputee and continue chasing adventure against all odds.

Winter Kooks

Directed By: Katie Tozer, Teegan Neame

15 min

Winter Kooks is Alberta’s first-ever river surfing film, diving into the lives of two land locked surfers battling winter depression through the raw intensity of cold-water surfing. Set on the frigid glacier fed rivers of Alberta, the film follows their journey as they seek solace, adrenaline, and connection in one of the most unlikely surf spots on Earth. As the temperatures drop, their bond grows stronger, proving that friendship, resilience, and a shared love for the wave can carry you through even the coldest seasons. Winter Kooks is a powerful story of mental health, extreme sport, and finding warmth in unexpected places.

Process

Directed By: Joey Kraft

19 min

Process is about the journey from chasing childhood dreams to facing the realities that come with growing up. It’s about how life can interrupt your path — through loss, grief, and the challenges that hit before you’re ready for them. While you move into adulthood, it’s easy to slip into ways of coping that pull you further from the things that once drove you. The film looks at what it takes to recognize that, to make a change, and to find your way back to what you love.

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