2025 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival Trailer

A river tale about the women who row the iconic dories in the Grand Canyon, their struggles to break into the current, and the passing of the oars to the next generation. Photo credit: Dana Romanoff

About Damn Time

Becky Bates entered the world of ultra running at the age of 50.&nbsp;Famously claiming to not be a runner, in reality, she’s one of the best in her class.&nbsp;We follow Becky as she trains for her 3rd Hardrock 100 at the age of 62. Photo credit: Scot Proudfoot

Becky Bates, Not a Running Story

By day, Justinas Leveika manages a nursing home. In his spare time, he’s attempting a brutal cycling endurance challenge: to ride three of the longest, toughest bikepacking races in North America in a single year. With an intimate perspective on time and aging, Justinas races not to win, but to live. Photo credit: Eddie Clark

King of Chaos: Justinas Leveika

Ten-year-old Mia Kretzer is determined to land her biggest skating trick yet — again. For Mia, practice isn’t just routine; it’s progress in motion.

The Finisher is a chronicle of Jasmin Paris' groundbreaking achievement at the 2024 Barkley Marathons, where she became the first woman to complete the race in its 38-year history — defying long-held beliefs that no woman could ever achieve it. From her previous failed attempts to her triumphant finish — Paris’ resilience shines in one of the world’s most brutal endurance challenges. Photo credit: Drew Darby

The Finisher: Jasmin Paris and the Barkley Marathons

After a life-altering accident shatters his world, former elite mountain biker and trail builder, Matt Hadley, faces the ultimate test of resilience. With his career and passions on the line, Matt embarks on an extraordinary journey to rebuild his life and defy the odds. Photo credit: Seth Williams

Trailblazing: The Matt Hadley Story

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Film programs will be available from November 12 as per the release schedule. You can access your tickets via {{my_tickets_link|"My Tickets"}}.

If you've purchased an online film pass, you can start watching film programs by heading to https://watch.banffcentre.ca/filmfest and unlocking the programs you wish to watch. These are all of your tickets for online film programs only (once a program has been unlocked). 

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Online Film Passes

Online Films for the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival will be available from November 12 - 23, 2025. Year-round film programs are available on our Banff on Demand platform at watch.banffcentre.ca/banffondemand

The 2025 Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival is online in Canada and the US from November 12-23!

Here's what's coming up soon. Can't make it? No sweat. Many live streams will be available for on-demand viewing as well.