The new millennium has witnessed an attitudinal shift in society’s views towards many things, gays, marijuana – and women. Many from younger generations feel that all the battles have been won. Feminists from the 1970s, however, know the truth only too well: the ingrained complexity...
“Crash Reel” tells the dramatic story of an unforgettable athlete and champion, Kevin Pearce; the eye-popping sport of snowboarding; and an explosive, timely issue, Traumatic Brain Injury. Through 20 years of astounding action and verité footage, director Lucy Walker's documentary chronicles the epic rise of the...
[caption id="attachment_37280" align="alignright" width="300"] Huge colonies of Little Auk are found in the fjords of Svalbard. They are nesting in little cavities in the steep rocky cliffs. West coast of Svalbard, European Arctic, image by Florian Schultz[/caption] “In wilderness is the preservation of the world," Henry...
The story of a girl’s dream to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world – alone! “Maidentrip” won the hearts and minds of the Mountain in Telluride audience when the film screened in town over festival weekend last May. Among its many fans...
Mountainfilm is pleased to present a special screening of one of this year's best feature documentaries, "The Armstrong Lie." The film, produced by Frank Marshall and directed by Alex Gibney, is on the Oscar shortlist for Best Documentary for 2013. "The Armstrong Lie" is currently screening...
Mountainfilm in Telluride is dedicated to educating, inspiring and motivating audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, environments worth preserving, adventures worth pursuing and conversations worth sustaining Mountainfilm is now accepting film entries for its 36th annual festival, May 23-26, 2014. Submit your film to be...
The story of a girl's dream to be the youngest person ever to sail around the world – alone! Mountainfilm fundraiser features director Jillian Schlesinger in person. [caption id="attachment_30665" align="alignright" width="300"] Laura Dekker at sea[/caption] On Friday, July 5, Mountainfilm in Telluride keeps its good vibes (and...
Summing up: [caption id="attachment_31026" align="alignleft" width="300"] Line outside the Sheridan Opera House[/caption] It's tough when the climax comes at the beginning. Memorial weekend is the official kick-off of Telluride's robust summer festival season and Memorial weekend twins with Mountainfilm, an annual gathering of the tribe laser-focused on protecting...
Mountainfilm in Telluride is now in our rear-view mirror as we get ready for another busy Summer schedule. We have put together a 3-minute video to help you remember this informative, stimulating and just plain beautiful weekend (or if you weren't here for the 2013...
Mountainfilm turns 35 this year. While we’ve had a long and illustrious history of trying new things (with varied success), we’re still trying to make improvements. This year in particular we’ve added several new programs and initiatives. The Library, Reimagined Our smallest and pluckiest venue, The Library,...
