Festivals

Editor’s note: This year marks Mountainfilm’s 35th festival and the event is stronger than ever. Those running the show feel Mountainfilm’s vital longevity is thanks to many people: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, filmmakers, artists, and guests. Some people who have taken the stage...

Editor’s note: This year marks Mountainfilm’s 35th festival and the event is stronger than ever. Those running the show feel Mountainfilm’s vital longevity is thanks to many people: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, filmmakers, artists, and guests. Some people who have taken the stage...

[caption id="attachment_30296" align="alignright" width="120"] Matt Morris[/caption] Editor’s note: This year marks Mountainfilm’s 35th festival and the event is stronger than ever. Those running the show feel Mountainfilm’s vital longevity is thanks to many people: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, filmmakers, artists, and guests. Some people...

Conrad Anker to moderate discussion with Tom Hornbein and Jim Whittaker following world premiere of “High and Hallowed” In the spring of 1963, an expedition of American climbers attempted a bold ascent of Mount Everest. Fifty years later, two of the men who reached the...

The Black Crowes, Jim James and Melissa Etheridge Headline 20th Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. September 13-15, 2013. [caption id="attachment_30144" align="alignright" width="275"] The Black Crowes[/caption] The 20th Annual Telluride Blues & Brews Festival proudly announced their 2013 festival lineup today. Blues & Brews celebrates their 20th year in...

As with all things, there are ups and downs in the documentary film festival world. According to Mountainfilm in Telluride festival Director David Holbrooke however, this year marks something of a zenith. “This is one of the strongest years for documentaries that we've ever seen,” he said. “From...

Editor's note: This year marks Mountainfilm's 35th festival and the event is stronger than ever. Those running the show feel Mountainfilm's vital longevity is thanks to many people: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, filmmakers, artists, and guests. Some people who have taken the stage...

Editor note: This year marks Mountainfilm's 35th festival and the event is still be going strong. Festival heads feel its longevity is due to stellar people involved: volunteers, staff, audiences and, of course, many filmmakers, artists and guests. Some people who have taken the stage...

People sometimes tell us that Mountainfilm in Telluride, which takes place every Memorial Day weekend (May 24 to 27, 2013), often conflicts with graduations and weddings. In the past, we’ve held our tongue because the laws of physics prevent a person from being in two...

Editor's note: Mountainfilm in Telluride Festival Director David Holbrooke took a few minutes from his crazy schedule to share what’s happened this week as he prepares for the Big Weekend, May 24-27, 2013. [caption id="attachment_29635" align="alignright" width="300"] Emily Long and David Holbrooke[/caption] This has been a peculiar...