Adventure Filmmakers Workshop 2025
Type
Residency
Category
Film
Status
Open for Applications
Deadline
May 28, 2025
Application Fee
$65
Host
Banff Centre
Location
Calgary, Canada
Program Dates: October 31 – November 09, 2025
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.
Program days will be filled with hands-on practice, lively discussion, and brainstorming. Teaching sessions with experienced faculty and guest speakers will help participants sharpen their narrative and vision, organize their workflow, develop audio and editing techniques, and perfect their pitches. Participants will also have access to potential mentors, collaborators, sponsors, and backers.
In addition to meals and accommodation, participants will have access to production spaces where they can work on their projects, share ideas and foster a creative community.
The program is designed to cater to filmmakers with a strong desire to take the next step in all aspects of their filmmaking, including pre-production, pitching, location skills, editing, and distribution. A strong knowledge of technical sound, camera, and editing is essential.
Past participants have included
elite athletes transitioning to filmmaking.
adventurers wanting to expand to different media platforms.
established filmmakers wanting to break into the adventure genre.
Participants will benefit most if they are committed to filmmaking and have a strong desire to take the next step in all aspects of their filmmaking, including
pre-production, pitching.
location skills.
editing.
distribution.
Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date.
Domestic and international applications are welcome.
Visa Eligibility Information:
Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.
Scholarships available.
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.
Program days will be filled with hands-on practice, lively discussion, and brainstorming. Teaching sessions with experienced faculty and guest speakers will help participants sharpen their narrative and vision, organize their workflow, develop audio and editing techniques, and perfect their pitches. Participants will also have access to potential mentors, collaborators, sponsors, and backers.
In addition to meals and accommodation, participants will have access to production spaces where they can work on their projects, share ideas and foster a creative community.
The program is designed to cater to filmmakers with a strong desire to take the next step in all aspects of their filmmaking, including pre-production, pitching, location skills, editing, and distribution. A strong knowledge of technical sound, camera, and editing is essential.
Past participants have included
elite athletes transitioning to filmmaking.
adventurers wanting to expand to different media platforms.
established filmmakers wanting to break into the adventure genre.
Participants will benefit most if they are committed to filmmaking and have a strong desire to take the next step in all aspects of their filmmaking, including
pre-production, pitching.
location skills.
editing.
distribution.
Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the program start date.
Domestic and international applications are welcome.
Visa Eligibility Information:
Please note that Banff Centre programs do not meet the eligibility requirements for a Canadian Student Visa.
Scholarships available.