The world's premier outdoor film festival is coming to Japan again this year! "Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Japan 2026"

Cold Calls - JapanProduction
: Blank Collective Films, Alexi Godbout (Canada / 6 minutes)

Fragments of conversation, lingering memories, coincidences unique to that season—
'Cold Calls - Japan' is a ski film woven together from such moments. Set against the backdrop of Japan's snow-covered mountains, it captures not only the beauty of skiing but also the atmosphere of the journey and the feel of the land, leaving a quiet, lingering impression.

The Hive Architect
Production: Fera, Sidney Hiscox (UK / 12 minutes)

For the past 14 years, Matt Somerville has been building log beehives during the winter and traveling around England in the summer to install them. This film captures his quiet and unwavering efforts to cultivate "homes for wild bees" with minimal human intervention

Old Man Lightning (Tour Edit)
Production: Sarl XDLR Suisse (USA / 46 minutes)

Climbing legend John Verm Sherman faces the realities of aging, beer, and the endangered condor as he attempts one last climb of Yosemite's legendary route, "Midnight Lightning."

Mandala (Tour Edit)
Production: Kilian Bron, Valentin Birant Films (France / 6 minutes)

Kilian Bron and his companions travel from Kathmandu to the remote Dolpo region of Nepal. Their journey through a uniquely isolated valley, traversing breathtaking ridgelines and timeless villages, is filled with the thrill of adventure and the interplay of human connection

Black Eyes
Production: Manigua Productions; Mateo Arango Guerrero (Australia / 19 minutes)

In the timeless landscape of Mongolia's Altai Mountains, 13-year-old Karakoz embodies both the traditions inherited from her ancestors and a modern sensibility. Through her learning of the ancient art of falconry, the film explores the importance of passing on sacred wisdom to the next generation

Best Day Ever
Produced by Richmond Mountain Trails, Berne Broudy (USA / 48 minutes)

This film follows adaptive mountain bikers Greg Durso and Ally Bianchi as they face the constant challenges of living with disabilities with humor and a positive attitude. Within the rich natural beauty of Vermont, the film vividly portrays mutual support, friendship, and pure joy within their riding community

Flow Vision (Tour Edit)
Produced by: Ambroise Trauet (France / 8 minutes)

According to Ambroise, the allure of downhill skateboarding lies in those special moments that only come around two or three times a season, or even just a few times in a lifetime. To fully experience that feeling, he takes on some of Europe's most challenging routes, immersing himself in the "flow state" that emerges beyond the limits

Robson
: Sherpas Cinema, Malcolm Sangster, Joshua Lavigne, Gabriella Dufour-Léonard (Canada / 49 minutes)

World-class ski mountaineers Christina Rustenberger and Guillaume Pierre attempt the first descent of the south face of Mount Robson, a feat that has been thwarted by generations of climbers. This epic film traces the footsteps of pioneers and the great legacy they have left behind

Bridgers
: Second Original, Joseph Fletcher (USA / 12 minutes)

Two ski patrol officers based in Bozeman observe the rapid changes sweeping through their beloved hometown and ski environment. Dean Blunt, with 50 seasons of experience, quietly accepts the future, and his perspective vividly resonates with his younger colleague

Arctic Alchemy
Production: Field Work Creative, Wild Confluence, Zeppelin Zeerip, Colin Arisman (USA / 29 minutes)

Roman Dial, a renowned Alaskan adventurer and climate scientist, embarks on an expedition to investigate the source of a mysterious phenomenon polluting water systems. He grapples with past losses while exploring the awe and grandeur of nature

Loving Karma (Tour Edit)
Produced by: High Altitude Films, Sparkling Particles, Johnny Burke, Andrew hinton (UK, USA / 40 minutes)

"Loving Karma" is a sequel to "Tashi and the Monk." It follows Lobsang Phuntsok, a former monk who takes in underprivileged children and runs a small school at the foot of the Himalayas, raising them with deep love and compassion. The film depicts the story 12 years after the previous film, which focused on the growth of the young girl Tashi as she experiences the power of love. It quietly portrays the changes brought about by the passage of time and the enduring bond that remains unchanged

2 Legs is 2 EasyProduced
by: Pierre Henni (USA / 7 minutes)

Steve Karczewski was born with bone cancer in his left leg and has never been able to stand on his own two legs since he was born. However, he has never given up on what he wanted to do as an outdoor athlete, and he teaches us the courage to face difficulties

109 Below
Produced by Stept Studios (USA / 14 minutes)

This film depicts the tenacity and determination of an elite group of rescue volunteers who risk their lives to save the lives of strangers. In 1982, a rescue on Mount Washington changed not only the lives of two climbers, but also the lives of the rescuers who attempted to save them

2 Legs is 2 EasyProduction
: Patagonia Films (USA / 24 minutes)

Located on the southwest coast of Sweden, the country's last remaining manual weather station is soon to be automated. This film depicts, with beautiful visuals, the story of a couple who have found true happiness in coexistence with nature and have lived a simple, peaceful life

Eliot Jackson - Drop The MicProduction
: Scott Secco Films (Canada / 2 minutes)

Elliot Jackson is a former professional mountain biker who is now retired and passionate about various social causes, but he's also one of the coolest scrub whip riders in the mountain bike world

SOUNDSCAPE
produced by Well Travelled Collective (USA / 14 minutes)

Eric Weihenmayer is a world-renowned adventure athlete and author who is completely blind. In a world without sight, he uses the location of echoes, touch, and imagination to climb mountains. Join him as he ascends the massive rock faces of high mountains deep in the Sierra Nevada range

A Team Sport
Production: Stept Studios (USA / 16 minutes)

Courtney DeWalter is one of the greatest ultrarunners of all time. In 2023, she achieved the unprecedented "Triple Crown" of ultrarunning by winning three legendary 100-mile races in a single summer: the Western States 100, the Hardrock 100, and the UTMB. But behind her incredible success lies the team behind her

EARTHSIDE
Production: The North Face (USA / 33 minutes)

Séb Bouin, a 29-year-old French sport climber, has steadily built up an elite record. Seeking a new challenge, he arrived in the Verdon Gorge in France, a place with deeply carved rock faces. He will spend countless years attempting to conquer the world's most difficult route, 9c (5.15d)

The Book of George
Production: Pure Gold Pictures, Danny Schmidt, George McKenzie Jr., Clay Barron (USA / 16 minutes)

From the concrete jungle of Brooklyn to the wilderness of the Everglades, Black photographer George MacKenzie Jr. traded the weight of a gun for the hope of his camera, finding his mission in the overwhelming beauty of nature

Ephemeral
Production: Studio 3 Cime, Francesco Valentinuzzi (UK / 33 minutes)

As the ice climbing season gets shorter each year, climber Jeff Mercier heads to the harsh glacial regions of Iceland. Challenging the ever-changing ice and dangerous terrain, he pushes his own limits and the possibilities of ice climbing

One Step
AheadProduction: Blank Collective Films, Alexi Godbout (Canada / 14 minutes)

Bernd Marius, a Norwegian skier who lost his leg in an accident, rises again and returns to the majestic slopes of the Søndmore Alps. This is a powerful story of recovery as he takes on the sport he loves more than anything

Reel Rock: Riders on the Storm
Produced by: Reel Rock, Josh Lowell, Halle JohnsÄb0 (USA / 28 minutes)

Big wall climber Sieb Vanhee, along with fellow Belgian climber Nico Fabres and Sean Villanueva Odriscoll, will attempt the first free ascent of the seemingly impregnable route "Riders on the Storm" on the east face of Torre Central in Patagonia

The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons
Produced by Singletrack LLC, Finn Alexander Melanson, Robert Fisher (USA / 47 minutes)

This film follows ultra-runner Jasmine Paris as she attempts to become the first woman to complete the grueling Berkeley Marathon, a race with a 38-year history. It depicts her tenacity and courage as she overcomes numerous setbacks and pushes the limits of her endurance and potential with an indomitable spirit