Eligibility

This workshop is designed for filmmakers. To get the most from the program, applicants should have a strong desire to take the next step in all aspects of their filmmaking, including pre-production, pitching, location skills, editing, and distribution. Past participants have included elite athletes transitioning to filmmaking, adventurers wanting to expand to different media platforms, and established filmmakers wanting to break into the adventure genre. This program is aimed at those committed to filmmaking as a life choice. A strong knowledge of technical sound, camera, and editing is essential. Applicants are encouraged to focus on one specific film project they would like to develop and be prepared to share it with the group with a view to moving that idea into production in the near future. This program is run in English. English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence.

Number of Participants

18

Deadline

April 15, 2026 06:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

June 17, 2026 06:00 UTC

Duration

October 30, 2026 - November 08, 2026

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$4,448.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Film Editing Suite, Library, Shared Studio

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Public Programs

Discussion, Visiting Professionals, Workshops

Disciplines

Film

Languages

English

Program Description

The Adventure Filmmakers Workshop is an exceptional chance for independent and emerging filmmakers to advance their skills under the guidance of two of the world’s premier and proven adventure filmmakers. During a jam-packed ten days in the fall, participants will hone their craft, strengthen their skills, and network and mingle with fellow filmmakers, industry insiders, and decision-makers. This all takes place within the core of the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, where epic stories are told through the eyes of adventurers, authors, photographers, and filmmakers from around the globe. Workshop sessions will help participants sharpen their narrative and vision, organize their workflow, develop audio and editing techniques, and perfect their pitches. Our faculty promote an open, interactive, and creative atmosphere. The workshop includes on-campus lodging and meals — all participants have to do is focus on their craft. Scholarships are available.