Established in New York City in 1998, the MANHATTAN SHORT receives over 1600 short film entries from over 75 countries a year. Ten of these entries are selected as finalists in our annual Festival. The ten film finalists are packaged and distributed on Blu-ray and DCP to all of our participating venues. This Festival is not just one of the largest short film festivals in the world, it is the world’s first global film festival, a global celebration and we are inviting you and your community to become part of it.
Please note: This screening is recommended for ages 18+. Many of the films focus on emotionally challenging and adult themes.
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Join us for an evening of films, stories, people, and ideas at Mountainfilm on Tour. The films celebrate Mountainfilm's core values of embracing adventure, preserving environments, connecting cultures, and celebrating courage.
Each year after the festival, Mountainfilm on Tour travels to communities around the world, sharing a selection of inspiring short films and extending the festival's reach beyond its original event.
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Come early and enjoy dinner or a drink before the screening!
For more information on the Mountainfilm Festival and tour, visit mountainfilm.org.
The Arts Council of Big Sky invites you to an evening of adventure and inspiration with the Paddling Film Festival, a celebration of the paddling lifestyle and the beauty of waterways around the world.
Since 2006, the Paddling Film Festival has been bringing audiences the very best films about paddling. Whether it’s exploring wild rivers, navigating vast oceans, or capturing the serenity of a remote lake, these stories inspire us to connect with nature, push our limits, and appreciate the incredible places paddling can take us.
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This event is part of the festival's World Tour, which brings these remarkable films to over 135 cities globally. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of paddling through the lens of filmmakers who share their passion for adventure, conservation, and exploration.
Be inspired. Connect with the water. Then, go paddling.
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival (VIMFF) screening on Thursday March 19th, 2026, is the first of the 2026 Adventure Circuit Film series presented by the Arts council of Big Sky.
VIMFF presents unique outdoor films and content that illustrate experiences and cultures from all corners of the globe which brings communities together to promote positive values and active lifestyles. The VIMFF connects our global outdoor community with international filmmakers, creators and speakers, so that we can inspire, entertain and bring mountain adventure into the homes of our viewers.
This year's diverse collection of films showcase work presented by filmmakers in 2025/2026 capturing great moments in outdoor adventure and mountain living.
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Film goers are invited to come early and enjoy dinner or a drink at the Waypoint for the show begins.