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

Deadline

March 25, 2026 06:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

May 27, 2026 06:00 UTC

Duration

June 26, 2026 - June 29, 2026

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$1,317.00 program fee (one-time)

Facilities

Film Editing Suite, Shared Studio

Housing

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Public Programs

Discussion, Visiting Professionals, Workshops

Disciplines

Film, Moving Image

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 Field Skills camp will focus on building your narrative camera work sound capture interviews lighting and other technical filmmaking skills. These four-day workshops are open to creatives identifying as women who want to deepen their understanding of crafting content about and within outdoor environments. 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 works-in-progress from faculty. share strategies and best practices with peers. Participants will also benefit from on-campus lodging and meals shared production and collaborative spaces Scholarships available.