Eligibility

This program is for filmmakers who identify as women. Applicants should have: a strong desire to make filmmaking their career choice. some experience in project planning, camera work, sound capture, pitching, location skills, editing, and distribution. completed at least one film which has been screened in a professional environment. Applicants are encouraged to apply with a specific film project they would like to develop and be prepared to share it with the group. This program is run in English and English is the language of Banff Centre correspondence.

Number of Participants

12 participants

Deadline

November 10, 2026 07:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

December 17, 2026 07:00 UTC

Duration

February 05, 2027 - February 08, 2027

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$657.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Film Editing Suite, Shared Studio

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Discussion, Mentors, Workshops

Disciplines

Digital Media, Film

Languages

English

Program Description

Moonlighter Film Camps, led by professionals in the outdoor film industry, offer a safe learning environment for women and are designed to enhance technical filmmaking skills. The Post Production camp will focus on building your narrative editing audio mixing colour correction and other technical filmmaking skills. These four-day workshops are open to creatives who identify as women who want to deepen their understanding of crafting content for the outdoor film genre. During this program, filmmakers will take part in scheduled workshops with faculty and guests to: build technical filmmaking skills. explore the elements of a compelling narrative in filmmaking. discuss themes in mountain and adventure filmmaking. receive feedback from faculty on works-in-progress. share strategies and best practices with peers. Participants will also benefit from on-campus lodging and meals to support a fully immersive experience.