Fernie Mountain Film Festival

After months of festival planning, receiving exciting film submissions and searching out the best of the best, the Sixth Annual Fernie Mountain Film Festival (FMFF) is ready to roll. With the Festival kicking off this coming Thursday 23rd Feb with the Third Annual Local’s Film Night, closely followed by the much loved free kids’ fest on Saturday and then two outstanding nights of films from around the globe on Fri 24th & Sat 25th, this year’s Fernie Mountain Film Festival looks every bit as good as the last.

Still remaining true to its festival mandate, “Dedicated to filmmakers who spark awareness of mountain cultures, fragile environments and the passion and perseverance of global explorers”, that was created back in 2007 by Festival Directors, Jon Turk, Brian Bell and his fellow MAST students, the FMFF is well known and much loved by many – both in town and further afield. Renowned for an eclectic mix of films – exciting, adventurous, thought provoking, enlightening and most importantly entertaining – reeling in large crowds throughout the entire three night festival. So to help get excited, here’s this year’s lineup…

Thursday 23rd Feb, 2012: 7pm @ The Fernie Community Centre – Local’s Night, $5 entry
Kicking off the festival is the popular Local’s Film Night. The Line Up will be revealed on the night, but with a talk by Paul Attalla on his personal experiences biking in the 2011 Tour Divide Adventure last summer and a great selection of local filmmakers work, it’s guaranteed to be a fantastic Fernie feel good night not to be missed.

Friday 24th Feb, 2012: 7pm @ The Fernie Community Centre – $10 entry
Encordades: 52mins (Feature Film, climbing)
Woo!: 5mins (skiing)
Intermission
Ice Vikings: 15mins (ice climbing)
Chasing Water: 18mins (environmental)
Wildwater: 14mins (kayaking)
Industrial Revolution: 5mins (biking)
Darkside of the Lens: 6mins (cinematography)

Saturday 25th Feb, 2012: 5pm @ The Fernie Community Centre, Kid’s Fest – free entry
Kid’s Film Fest: 5-6pm is perfect for the whole family. With free popcorn & juice!

Saturday 25th Feb, 2012: 7pm @ The Fernie Community Centre – $10 entry
Slope Flying: 2mins (paragliding)
Solitaire: 52mins (Feature Film, climbing/skiing)
Cheese Rolling: 3mins (for those who love cheese)
Intermission & Presentation of the Fernie Mountain Culture Award
Deep Runs the Canyon: 17mins (kayaking/environmental)
Clear Sky: 6mins (yak herding)
10 Things I love about Biking: 3mins (biking)
Linea Continua: 17mins (climbing)
Mt Ruapehu Timelapse: 3mins (cinematography)

Tickets are available at www.ferniefilmfestival.com, at Midge’s Mags & Straightline in town or at the door. Buy all three nights for just $20 for the full festival experience! All three evenings start at 7pm, at The Fernie Community Centre.