The Banff Mountain Film Festival, a program of The Banff Centre, is the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals in the world. With stops planned in about 390 communities and 35 countries across the globe, this year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring action, environmental, and adventure films from the festival.
Join Goodwin Community Health when the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the spirit of outdoor adventure to the Seacoast, at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH on February 15, 2012 at 7:00 PM. The event is the largest fundraiser of the year for Goodwin Community Health and helps provide local people in need with access to quality health care. The Portsmouth stop of the Festival is sponsored locally by D.F. Richard, Taste of the Seacoast Magazine and Saddleback Mountain.
Traveling to exotic landscapes and remote cultures, and bringing audiences up-close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the 2011/2012 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. From approximately 300 films entered into the annual festival, award-winning films and audience favorites are among the films chosen to travel the globe.
Tickets are $25. For tickets and show information contact The Music Hall Box Office at 603-436-2400.The Portsmouth stop of the World Tour will feature the following films:
All.I.Can: The Short Cut
Stunning time-lapse sequences, creative visuals and imaginative skiing are highlights of All.I.Can. This excerpt from the award-winning feature film looks at both the backcountry and the back alley
Reel Rock: Origins - Obe & Ashima
A superbly gifted young climber from New York City heads outdoors to the bouldering mecca of Hueco Tanks with her inspiring coach in Origins – Obe & Ashim
Kadoma
Kadoma takes us on a suspenseful, haunting and ultimately tragic paddling expedition deep into the heart of Africa’s wildest rivers.
The Freedom Chair
The Freedom Chair follows charismatic Paralympic skier Josh Dueck’s transition from the world of competitive sit-skiing to the thrills of the backcountry.
Hanuman Airlines
In Hanuman Airlines, two Nepali adventurers channel the Hindu God of Wind on their mission to launch a paraglider from Mount Everest’s summit
Reel Rock: Sketchy Andy
Andy Lewis is a master at extreme slacklining. Reel Rock: Sketchy Andy
leaves us wondering how far he’ll go before it’ll be one step over the line.
Media contact
For local information such as film images and sponsorship information please contact:
Lara Willard
Marketing & Public Relations for Goodwin Community Health
phone: 603-516-2558,
email: lwillard@GoodwinCH.org
website: www.GoodwinCH.org
For details about the Banff Mountain Film Festival and general information about the World Tour and The Banff Centre, please contact –
Jill Sawyer, Media & Communications Officer, The Banff Centre
phone: 403-762-6475 fax: 403-762-6158
email: jill_sawyer@banffcentre.ca
website: www.banffmountainfestivals.ca
Screenings of The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Canada and the USA are presented by National Geographic, The North Face, Parks Canada; sponsored by Deuter, Outdoor Research, PrimaLoft, Central Asia Institute, Tom’s of Maine, and Therm-a-Rest; with support from MSR, Fernie Alpine Resort, Petzl, Kicking Horse Coffee, and World Expeditions.
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