Llandudno: Banff Mountain Film Festival set for Venue Cymru

The festival features two collections of short films packed with extreme 
expeditions <i>(Image: Jordan Manoukian)</i>
The festival features two collections of short films packed with extreme expeditions (Image: Jordan Manoukian)
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The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is set to showcase new action and adventure films in Llandudno next week.

The festival, which features two collections of short films, will be at Venue Cymru on Friday, February 28 at 7.30pm.

The films are packed with extreme expeditions, intrepid characters, and stunning cinematography.

Nell Teasdale, tour director, said: "Buckle up for a night of nail-biting adventure – from the comfort of a cinema seat.

"Join the world's top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run, and ride through the wildest corners of the planet.

"Plus, we guarantee you’ll leave inspired to have an adventure of your own too."

The festival is not just about films as each event includes a free prize draw for outdoor goodies from the tour's partners.

The Banff tour films are selected from around 500 international entries into the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, held every November in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.

Now in its 16th year, the UK and Ireland tour will visit 50 locations in spring and autumn 2025.

Among the film highlights is "A Team Sport," which follows ultra-runner Courtney Dauwalter as she tackles three iconic 100-mile races back-to-back in one summer.

The film explores how Ms Dauwalter sees herself as part of a long line of women "redefining the boundaries" of trail running.

"Of A Lifetime" follows three extreme skiers and snowboarders as they sail across the notorious Drake Passage to ride the steep, icy lines of Antarctica.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the White Continent, the film also highlights a poignant passing of the adventure baton to the next generation.

"Soul Flyers – The Longest Line" showcases the longest terrain-flying wingsuit line in history.

Jumping in formation, Fred Fugen, Vincent Cotte, and Aurélien Chatard travel 7.5km over the stunning landscape of Mont Blanc, passing mountaineers, glaciers, ice cracks, and cliffs as they speed their way to a world record.

This film aims to take the viewer up and into the middle of the action.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.banff-uk.com.

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