Banff Mountain Film Festival 2026 ONLINE ONLY PROGRAM
Mandala - 6 minutes
Kilian Bron and his team journey from Kathmandu to Nepal’s remote Dolpo region, navigating dizzying ridgelines and timeless villages. Blending adventure, reflection, and the human connection, their ride captures the raw essence of exploration in one of the world’s most secluded valleys.
My Grandmother’s Sketchbook - 13 minutes
All it took was a few simple sketches from Max Romey’s Grandmother’s sketchbook to lead him on a generational scavenger hunt halfway across the world. The goal: to find and sketch from the exact spot where she stood all those years ago under Mont Blanc and make the same sketch in the same spot.
Old Man Lightning - 45 minutes
Old Man Lightning includes scenes of training-related injury and recovery that may involve brief depictions or references to surgical treatment and physical rehabilitation that some viewers could find upsetting. The film follows climber John “Verm” Sherman as he confronts age, injuries, and the physical challenges of preparing for a major ascent, including candid moments around injury and recovery that may be sensitive for some audiences. Viewer discretion is advised for those sensitive to medical or injury-related content.
Cold Calls: Japan - 6 minutes
Cold Calls is a ski film pieced together through conversations, memories, and whatever the season decided to offer!
Ephemeral - 33 minutes
As the ice climbing season grows shorter each year, ice and mixed climber Jeff Mercier is driven into Iceland’s unforgiving glacial landscape. Faced with an ever-shifting medium and treacherous terrain, Jeff pushes his own limits as well as the boundaries of his sport.
Emil & Karl - Little Wheels Big Mountains - 22 minutes SUBTITLES
Jakob and Konne, two adventurous fathers bring their two year old sons, on a six-day mountain bike tour through the Swiss Alps. From rumbling stomachs and croissant crises to unavoidable tantrums – what begins as an ideal plan quickly turns into a test of patience for all four.